The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled shortlists in 10 categories Tuesday, including for documentary, international feature, best song and score.
‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ advance in Oscars shortlists
Day: December 17, 2024
Trump sues Des Moines Register, pollster for ‘election interference’ after pre-election poll
President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register and its pollster for “brazen election interference” in publishing a survey the weekend before the election that showed Democrat Kamala Harris with a surprising lead of three percentage points in the state.
Aurora seeks public input on Consolidated Plan
The city of Aurora is seeking public input to help create its 2025-29 Consolidated Plan, which will set the goals and priorities for using some upcoming federal funding.
Palatine man ordered held on charges in connection with carjacking
A Palatine man accused of possessing a stolen motor vehicle and then fleeing from Naperville police while armed was ordered held in jail pending trial by a DuPage County judge.
Commissioner: Porter County road projects, NIPSCO rate increase could prompt tax increase
The Porter County Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday in the commissioners chambers to prioritize the county’s road projects and discuss the proposed NIPSCO rate increase which the Indiana Office of the Utility Consumer Counselor is expected to rule on that day.
Man sentenced to 12 years for fatal DUI crash on I-55
A man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for a DUI crash where, with cocaine and speed in his system, he tried to pass on a shoulder and hit a car.
Ex-Gary cop could avoid criminal record for playing pickleball on workers’ comp
An ex-Gary cop may avoid a criminal record after allegedly lying about his injuries while collecting $17,000 in workers’ compensation, according to court records.
Oswego cricket stadium project to move forward after EPA decision
The Breybourne Stadium project got initial approval from the Oswego Village Board last year, but the project was delayed after the U.S. EPA continued to push back a decision on the site’s wetlands.
Lawsuit seeking back rent from Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard pushed to January
Landlord Genetta Hull amended her case seeking back rent from Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and Kamal Woods, saying they owe $13,600.
Prosecutors charge suspect with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO as an act of terrorism
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism, prosecutors said Tuesday as they worked to bring him to a New York court from from a Pennsylvania jail.