A Chicago man accused in a fatal DUI Sunday in Villa Park had a blood alcohol content of .374% when he ran a red light and crashed his minivan into an SUV, killing a 69-year-old man, officials say.
Day: December 3, 2024
McLaughlin retains 52nd District House seat by 47 votes over challenger Peterson
Republican state Rep. Martin McLaughlin of Barrington Hills has retained his 52nd District seat for a third term by a 47-vote margin, according to results certified by the Illinois State Board of Elections Monday.
Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the DEA, withdraws name from consideration
Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration.
Mayor Brandon Johnson tells City Club he wants Chicago under 500 homicides in 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson floated the benchmark — which has not been achieved since 2015 — after noting this year’s drop in homicides and shootings so far.
Activists and residents push Illinois to impose diesel pollution limits exceeding national standards
Cook County — a leading hub for freight trains and trucks — is in the top 1% of counties nationwide when it comes to a key type of diesel pollution.
Column: Latest nutty idea from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred — the Golden At-Bat — proves how little he cares about baseball fans
Rob Manfred’s latest “brilliant idea” shows how little the MLB commissioner understands about baseball.
Should the Chicago Sky re-sign Chennedy Carter in restricted free agency?
For the Chicago Sky, it’s crucial to determine whether Chennedy Carter can jell with the coaching psyche of new hire Tyler Marsh.
Gould resigns as Rolling Meadows football coach
Former Bears kicker Robbie Gould has resigned as head football coach at Rolling Meadows high school after one season.
Biden says the US is ‘all in’ on Africa during his Angola visit meant to counter China
Speaking of “our nation’s original sin,” President Joe Biden on Tuesday toured a slavery museum in Angola and inspected shackles and a whip but also addressed Africa’s future.
Trump team signs agreement to allow Justice to conduct background checks on nominees, staff
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the Justice Department to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees after a weeks-long delay.