Good afternoon, Chicago.
A judge ordered a British woman to remain jailed today after she was accused of trying to get herself deported to evade trial, finding too much risk that her release would result in her fleeing home or being sent there by immigration authorities.
Kimberly Hall, 29, is facing felony charges of drug trafficking and possession with intent to deliver after she was arrested Aug. 19 at O’Hare International Airport with nearly 100 pounds of cocaine. She was initially released on electronic monitoring while her case was pending.
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Violence down over Memorial Day weekend, according to police data
This past Memorial Day weekend saw an overall decrease in gun violence compared to last year, according to Chicago police data. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- Lawmakers consider fixes to energy policy that’s been outpaced by power-hungry technology
- Indiana University closes DEI offices and ends programs on all campuses
- Photos: Memorial Day weekend in Chicagoland
Final boarding call for free bags at Southwest as airline abandons a cherished perk
It’s the last day to book a flight on Southwest Airlines without being hit with a fee to check bags after the airline abandoned a decades-long luggage policy that executives once described as key to differentiating the budget carrier from its rivals. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Skokie’s LanzaTech to lay off 44 and downsize, despite honors for innovation
- Trump indicates support for Nippon Steel’s bid for U.S. Steel
Adrian Houser continues to impress, but the Chicago White Sox strand 10 baserunners in 2-1 loss
Adrian Houser made 23 appearances last season with the New York Mets. Yesterday, he was on the mound for the White Sox facing his former team at Citi Field. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- Caitlin Clark out at least 2 weeks with quad strain — so Indiana Fever star will miss UC game vs. Chicago Sky
- Napoli or Roma: Which Italian soccer club does Pope Leo XIV support?
Restaurant news: My Pi closing last pizzeria in Bucktown after 54 years of deep dish
My Pi, the pizzeria founded on deep dish in Chicago, which once had 17 restaurants across the country, will close its last shop after 54 years next month. Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
- Tinley Park and the Park District pair up after spat on Fourth of July fireworks
- Photos: Sueños Music Festival 2025
Liverpool soccer fans update: 65 people injured and driver arrested for attempted murder
A 53-year-old British man who injured 65 people when he plowed his vehicle into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans celebrating their team’s Premier League championship has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, police said today. Read more here.
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