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Coalition grows as plans to oppose new Chicago Bears stadium take form
Friends of the Parks and their allies have formed a coalition to oppose the Chicago Bears' proposal to build a new stadium along the lakefront, citing the potential cost to taxpayers and the impact on the lakefront.
Northwest suburban tax professional admits to stealing more than $1M from clients in 5-year scheme
CHICAGO — A northwest suburban tax professional admitted in federal court last week to stealing more than $1 million in client funds in a five-year scheme. Adam Oliva, a 43-year-old Rolling Meadows resident, pleaded guilty on Friday, Sept. 13, to one count of wire fraud and one count of preparing a false tax return, a […]
Felony charges filed against man accused of pointing gun at CPD officers
CHICAGO — A Chicago man accused of pointing a gun at CPD officers who were responding to a call on the South Side is now facing a handful of felony charges. Chicago police said 31-year-old Rakim Kendall, a West Englewood resident, has been charged with five felony counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer, […]
Starbucks adding a new fall flavor to drink menu starting Thursday
Starbucks is unveiling a new fall-themed flavor at stores this week. According to a press release, the coffee company will debut three Pecan Crunch beverages starting Thursday. “Starbucks cozy new Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte tastes like fall, bringing together pecan flavors, baking spices and rich brown buttery notes with the soft, beautifully balanced flavors of […]
Emboldened Fed lowers interest rates by half-point
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points Wednesday, the central bank’s first rate reduction following a two-and-a-half-year crusade against inflation that raged in the wake of the pandemic. The new federal funds rate is 4.75 percent to 5 percent, a jumbo cut that signals the Fed’s confidence that its war against inflation […]
Jennifer Hudson bringing holiday tour to Chicago
CHICAGO — Actress and singer Jennifer Hudson is bringing her holiday tour to Chicago. “Jennifer Hudson’s The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience” is coming to the Chicago Theater on Dec. 13. Hudson announced the news on her Instagram account saying, in part: “I am SO...
New Chicago Sports Network, DIRECTV announce agreement to televise Bulls, Blackhawks, White Sox starting Oct. 1
CHICAGO — An agreement between the new Chicago Sports Network and DIRECTV will provide live Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox games to five states, including Illinois, beginning next month. In a news release Wednesday, CHSN and DIRECTV announced a multi-year distribution agreement to provide CHSN and its live, local game telecasts for the Bulls, Blackhawks […]
White Sox have 3-game winning streak snapped, must go at least 7-3 over final 10 to avoid mark of ’62 Mets
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The White Sox had their three-game winning snapped Tuesday night. Now, they must win seven of their last 10 games to avoid matching the most unsuccessful Major League team since 1900. Los Angeles rookie Eric Wagaman homered for the second straight game, Griffin Canning threw six innings of three-hit ball, and […]
Proposed bobcat hunting season sets quota at 250 bobcats, limits trapping to 40 counties
INDIANAPOLIS — The state of Indiana’s first bobcat hunting season may be limited to 40 counties and come with a statewide quota of 250 bobcats. That is according to the first proposal released by the Indiana Natural Resources Commission, who are required by law to set the parameters for a bobcat hunting season before July […]
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