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Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli will face off today in their first of two debates before the New Jersey gubernatorial election. The candidates are vying to replace the term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy in Trenton for the next four years. The race pits Sherrill — a former Navy pilot who represents parts of Morris, Essex and Passaic counties in the U.S. House — against Ciattarelli, a former Somerset County freeholder and state Assemblymember who ran against Murphy in 2021. Ad spending on the race is projected to total around $140 million, according to Ad Impact, a company that tracks…
A memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Arizona today is set to feature President Trump, Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, and more than half a dozen top Trump administration figures addressing an NFL-sized crowd at State Farm Stadium. Kirk, the 31-year-old co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed as he spoke at an event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. A 22-year-old suspect has been charged with aggravated murder. Kirk’s assassination has rocked the conservative world. A prolific and sometimes controversial speaker, Kirk was known for his college campus events and debates, his role in mobilizing…
The Philadelphia Flyers’ legendary goalie Bernie Parent has died at age 80, the team announced on social media Sunday. Parent is considered one of the great goalies of all time, anchoring the net for the Philadelphia Flyers’ only two Stanley Cup championships during their Broad Street Bullies heyday. The Flyers made the announcement Sunday but provided no immediate details. Parent died overnight in his sleep, said Joe Watson, a star defenseman on their Stanley Cup teams. Watson said by phone that he saw Parent and other former Flyers players at a function on Friday night in Delaware. “Bernie was in…
Major European airports are starting to recover after they were hit by a cyberattack that affected check-in systems, causing flight cancellations and huge delays for thousands of passengers over the past two days. Starting late Friday, major airports in Brussels, London and Berlin were hit by disruptions to electronic systems that snarled up check-in and sent airline staffers trying options like handwriting boarding passes or using backup laptops. Many other European airports were unaffected. It was not immediately clear who might be behind the cyberattack, but experts said it could turn out to be hackers, criminal organizations, or state actors.…
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – One person was hospitalized after an Amtrak train hit a construction vehicle in north suburban Lake Forest. What we know: The crash happened around noon near the intersection of Everett and Waukegan roads, according to the Lake Forest Police Department. First responders found a front-end loader that had been hit by a southbound train that was headed toward Chicago. The front-end loader was performing maintenance on the track when it was struck. The vehicle operator was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. All train traffic was stopped on the Milwaukee District North line. Car…
WILL CO., Ill. – A suspect is facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in suburban Will County led to police finding a large amount of cocaine. The stop resulted in the arrest of Jose Rodarte-Garcia, 48, who was charged with possession with intent to deliver, controlled substance trafficking using a cellular device, and controlled substance trafficking, according to the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Jose Rodarte-Garcia (Will County Sheriff’s Office) What we know: Around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, sheriff’s deputies stopped a red Ford Econoline van traveling northbound on Interstate 55 near Reed Road. During the stop, police said,…
ICE protests, Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, Bears vs Cowboys preview | Week in Review On this episode of “Week in Review,” we cover the biggest stories making headlines in Chicago and beyond — from protesters tear gassed outside an ICE detention center to ABC suspending Jimmy Kimmel’s show. Families speak out after tragedy, Illinois leaders clash with Washington, and ICE activity sparks tension on the Northwest Side. We also preview Bears vs. Cowboys, celebrate Mexican Independence Day, and look ahead to Riot Fest and fall colors. Plus, the Cubs push into the playoffs, and we honor the legacy of Robert Redford.…
CHICAGO – After more than a decade of playful teasing, John Stamos has finally made his way to Riot Fest. What we know: Stamos joined in on the gag, posting a photo of a life-size butter statue of himself with the caption: “Wouldn’t it be nice if I went to Riot Fest” The festival, which marked its 20th anniversary this year, shared a triumphant Facebook post Saturday that read simply: “WE DID IT” . The backstory: The “Full House” actor’s arrival comes after years of banter between festival organizers and the star. The running joke started in 2013, when Riot…
CHICAGO – Two Chicago Fire Department workers were injured when an ambulance crashed into a car on the city’s Near West Side early Sunday morning. The crash happened in the 2000 block of W. Jackson Boulevard, according to the Chicago Police Department. What we know: Officers responded to the scene around 3:20 a.m. A CFD ambulance was traveling with its lights activated and hit a car with a 47-year-old male driver and a 55-year-old male passenger traveling eastbound. The driver and passenger of the car were not injured, police said. Two CFD members in the ambulance were taken to a…
CHICAGO – A man was found shot to death inside a car that overturned on its side after hitting multiple parked vehicles on the city’s East Side. The crash happened in the 10100 block of S. Avenue M, according to the Chicago Police Department. What we know: Officers responded to the scene around 12:34 a.m. and found the silver SUV overturned on its side. They found a 20-year-old man inside the car who was unresponsive. The officers found that the victim had a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he…