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CHICAGO – Today the Chicago area will have highs around 80 degrees under partly sunny skies. There is a chance for a shower early and p.m. storms. What’s next: Tomorrow will be a lot cooler, with highs in the low 70s. Wednesday will have mostly cloudy skies and lingering rain early. The chance for rain sticks around on Thursday. The sky will be partly sunny with highs in the mid 70s. Friday through early next week will be sunny. We have highs back to the upper 70s on Friday. This weekend will be warmer under the sunshine! Highs are looking…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Chicago man charged in connection with the shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers at a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C. last May wore a body camera during the attack, according to new court documents. What we know: Prosecutors argued that the suspect, Elias Rodriguez, purchasing the body camera just days before the shooting “underscores that he premeditated carrying out an act of violence.” Rodriguez, 31, has been charged with murder of foreign officials and federal hate crimes among other charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Milgrim, 26. The victims…
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) – Multiple criminal charges were dropped Monday against former NBA guard Ben Gordon, who was arrested in 2023 after authorities say he began behaving erratically in a Connecticut juice shop. What we know: Gordon, who also helped lead the University of Connecticut to the NCAA national championship in 2004, completed a probation program approved last year by a state judge. The weapons and threatening charges the basketball star had faced will now be erased from his record. His lawyer, Darnell Crosland, said Gordon has been dedicated to making progress with his mental health issues since the arrest.…
CHICAGO – A few isolated showers or storms may develop this evening and tonight, but coverage should remain minimal overnight. Low temperatures will be in the low to mid-60s. Full Forecast : An unsettled weather pattern will linger through Thursday, bringing daily shower chances. Plan for scattered showers and a few storms on Tuesday with highs in the upper 70s. Cooler air is expected to settle in on Wednesday and Thursday with highs around 70 degrees. Dry skies return Friday through the upcoming weekend. Friday will become mostly sunny with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Sunshine is expected…
CHICAGO – A 35-year-old man was fatally shot Monday afternoon while sitting in a parked vehicle on the West Side, police said. What we know: The shooting happened shortly after 3 p.m. in the 5500 block of W. Lake Street. Chicago police said the man was inside the vehicle when someone approached, pulled out a gun and fired, striking him multiple times. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he died, according to police. What’s next: Police haven’t said if any arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.
CHICAGO – There has been an increase in mpox cases reported in Chicago over the past few months, according to local health officials. Mpox, also referred to as monkeypox, is a viral infection that causes symptoms like a painful and uncomfortable rash or sores. They often come with flu-like illness. Mpox can also result in severe disease requiring hospitalization, particularly for individuals with other health conditions or who are immunocompromised. What we know: Since late June, the Chicago Department of Public Health has reported 67 cases of mpox, a period of about three months. During the previous three-month period…
CHICAGO – Through the second week of Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago, the Department of Homeland Security said it’s detained more than 500 individuals since the start of the stepped-up immigration enforcement campaign. Federal officials claim they are targeting violent criminals, although there have been reports that agents have accidentally detained a U.S. citizen near suburban Elgin, but later released him. An agent also shot and killed an undocumented immigrant in northwest suburban Franklin Park who officials said had a history of reckless driving. Disputes over arrests What we know: On Monday, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) said he’s…
The Woodbridge Classic, a well-known cross country event held annually in Irvine, saw impressive performances from several local high school teams and runners this past weekend. The 44th edition of the race provided a stage for both established athletes and rising stars to shine. One of the most remarkable stories of the meet was the performance of the Westlake High School girls’ cross country team. Twin sisters Sabina and Anais Cruz led their team to a decisive victory in the Girls Gold Varsity B race. Sabina Cruz secured first place with a time of 16 minutes, 50.7 seconds, setting a…
President Donald Trump recently mentioned that several well-known billionaires, including media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and tech entrepreneur Michael Dell, might be involved in negotiations to gain control of TikTok in the U.S. During an interview aired on Fox News, Trump highlighted the potential participation of the Murdochs, who head Fox News and News Corp, as well as Dell, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies. “I believe they’ll be part of the group, along with some other outstanding individuals who are true patriots and love this country,” Trump stated. “I have faith they will manage this well.” The potential involvement…
A somber vigil was held Sunday evening in Lake Elsinore, California, for Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 15-year-old girl whose life was tragically cut short. Residents gathered to remember the young woman who disappeared from her home last year. The gathering served as a reminder of the importance of community and the need to support one another during difficult times. A makeshift memorial adorned with flowers and heartfelt messages has been erected on the street where Celeste once lived. A banner reading “Justice for Celeste Rivas” reflects the community’s desire for answers and accountability. Celeste’s body was discovered on September 8…