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Former President Donald Trump is safe following what the FBI says “appears to be an attempted assassination” while playing golf two months after another attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Local authorities said the U.S. Secret Service agents protecting Trump fired at a man pointing an AK-style rifle with a scope as Trump was playing on one of his Florida golf courses in West Palm Beach.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the 58-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the incident, had expressed the desire to fight and die in Ukraine.
Here are five things to know about what happened Sunday to the Republican presidential nominee.
And here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.
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Downstate federal trial poses latest test for Illinois gun ban
Legal wrangling over Illinois’ sweeping gun ban is set to resume today in East St. Louis, where a federal judge will consider a challenge to the constitutionality of a law that is almost two years old and has so far withstood a barrage of challenges from gun rights advocates.
‘People are desperate’: Illinois harm reduction organizations await settlement funding in effort to reduce opioid overdoses
Every two weeks, Abby Hampton gets a delivery to her home in rural Amboy, a little more than 100 miles west of Chicago’s Loop.
On a recent Wednesday, she was able to choose from the supplies neatly packed into a minivan run by an organization called The Perfectly Flawed Foundation: syringes, boxes for used needles, fentanyl testing kits, the overdose reversal drug naloxone, alcohol wipes, shampoo and gum.
‘The sky did not fall’: One year into Illinois’ historic bail reform, officials reflect, examine the data
During a recent public appearance, Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell recalled the early days of working to pass, defend and then implement Illinois’ historic bail reform law amid intense furor.
“When I got a call from my aunt in North Carolina asking me if I was involved in a law that legalized murder, I knew it was crazy,” Mitchell said.
Thousands celebrate Mexican Independence at El Grito festival downtown: ‘We’re proud of our culture’
The sounds of a guitar and accordion from Chicago band, Los K-Bros, filled Grant Park Saturday afternoon, as thousands of revelers jumped inside bounce houses, browsed shops and sampled quesadillas and elotes to celebrate Mexican Independence Day at the “El Grito” festival downtown.
Duck dumping: Abandoned pets often can’t survive in the wild; Chicago bird rescuers overloaded
Chicago Bird Collision Monitors rescues thousands of birds annually, said the organization’s director, Annette Prince. Over a hundred of those rescue calls involve former pet ducks. They are left to fend for themselves — but experts say it’s often a death sentence.
Electric bill savings will be lower for some new Illinois rooftop solar owners starting in 2025
Starting next year, some new Illinois rooftop solar owners will see lower savings on their electric bills than those who got their solar panels earlier.
Another discombobulated effort on offense: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Chicago Bears’ Week 2 loss
Here are 10 thoughts on the 19-13 loss and where the Bears are with a nonexistent run game and no ability to create explosive plays in the passing game.
- Week 2 recap: Caleb Williams is sacked 7 times, throws 2 interceptions as Bears fall 19-13 to Houston Texans
- Column: Penalties. Sacks. Turnovers. It was a full basket of sloppiness for the Bears offense in 19-13 loss.
Get out your old antenna, sports fans. Chicago Sports Network to launch Oct. 1 on DirecTV and free TV.
When the Chicago Sports Network launches as the new 24/7 TV home of the White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks on Oct. 1, many Chicagoans initially won’t be able to tune in, at least not without a rabbit ears antenna.
‘Shogun’ wins best drama series at the Emmy Awards and sets a record for most Emmys in a season
“Hacks” won the comedy series at Sunday’s Emmy Awards.
“The Bear” came back for seconds in a big way at the ceremony four times including best actor, best supporting actor and best supporting actress in a comedy, while British upstart “Baby Reindeer” won four of its own, including best limited series.
Tito Jackson performs with West Side Leadership Academy students in their school’s studio in 2019 in Gary. (Kyle Telechan / Post-Tribune)
Tito Jackson’s family says the Jackson 5 member has died at 70
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70.
“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us. We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being,” his sons TJ, Taj and Taryll said in a statement posted on Instagram late Sunday.
Public Enemy, NOFX and Fall Out Boy are among the boldface music acts on the bill for 2024’s summer-capping Riot Fest in Douglass Park in Chicago. (Getty / Chicago Tribune)
Riot Fest 2024: Our picks for music acts by day, from Fall Out Boy to Rob Zombie
There’s a slate of live music from more than 90 artists spanning “A” (Action/Adventure, Alenia and All) to “Z” (Zheani) on five stages. Here’s a quick look at who to watch and what to know.
In 1924, passion drove a Little Egypt pastor and his parishioner to poison their spouses
On July 30, 1924, the Rev. Lawrence Hight delivered a moving eulogy for Wilford Sweeten. “Brother Wilford was an unbeliever in Jesus Christ and God, and I was sent that he might be redeemed,” Hight said. “I am unworthy to preach the sermon over the body of this good man.”
The irony of Hight’s words would shortly come back to haunt him.
