A long-awaited bill to stop Illinois organizations from paying subminimum wage to workers with disabilities will soon head to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk after being approved by the Senate on Thursday.
Day: November 21, 2024
As CTA grapples with crime, altercation on Red Line train leaves passenger unsettled
The incident comes as CTA leadership has grappled in recent months with the best way to address stubbornly high rates of violent crime.
Creation of quantum computer research park on South Works site wins Chicago Plan Commission approval
Developers Related Midwest and CRG plan to build the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park 10 miles south of downtown on a portion of South Works along the lakefront between 79th Street and the Calumet River.
Shohei Ohtani wins his 3rd MVP award — and 1st in the NL — while Aaron Judge earns 2nd AL honor in 3 years
Los Angeles Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani was a unanimous MVP for the third time. New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge also was a unanimous pick.
It’s getting harder to stay on the PGA Tour. Here’s why.
The PGA Tour is making the most sweeping changes to its eligibility in more than 40 years by eliminating 25 tour cards along with shrinking the size of its fields.
Pam Bondi chosen for Trump’s attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name.
Alex Ovechkin likely out 4-6 weeks with a broken left leg — pausing his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record
Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks, an injury that pauses the Washington Capitals captain’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record.
SSCVA board approves consultant for Gary Air Show; CEO talks budget
The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority Board of Directors approved a contract with a new consultant for the 2025 Gary Airshow — saving about $67,000.
Richard Hightower on blocked FG that sealed Chicago Bears’ loss: ‘We’ve got to go out there and perform’
Chicago Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower says Bears have to “get to our technique more quickly and more violently” to prevent blocked field goals.
Dyer man arrested after police find endangered turtles, dogs and cats in need of care
A man in unincorporated Dyer could face criminal charges after law enforcement executed a search warrant at his home and found more than two dozen animals in need of care. The 28-year-old man is currently in the Lake County Jail on multiple preliminary charges. The Post-Tribune isn’t naming him as charges haven’t officially been filed. Officers from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Lake County Sheriff’s Department executed the search warrant Wednesday morning for suspected illegal hunting in the 8500 block of Sheffield Avenue. When they arrived, a number of animals were in distress, including 23 dogs, 5 […]