Author: Voxtrend News
CHICAGO – The Chicago Marathon will step off on Sunday when thousands of runners will traverse 26.2 miles from the city’s downtown, through the North Side, the Near West Side, and the South Loop. The first wave of competitors will start as early as 7:20 a.m., which means major street closures along the course starting bright and early. Here is what you need to know if you’ll be in the city on Sunday. Street closures What we know: Anticipated street closures for the race will begin around 4 a.m., according to the Chicago Marathon website. Other main roads are expected…
CHICAGO – A man was shot and killed during an argument Monday morning in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood. What we know: The 33-year-old was arguing with another person around 3 a.m. when they pulled out a gun and started shooting him in the 3900 block of South Archer Avenue, according to police. The victim was shot twice in the chest. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where he later died. The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not yet released his identity. A gun was recovered from the scene of the shooting. Police said no arrests have been…
October 5, 2025 – IIT Patna is deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of Prof. Pushpak Bhattacharyya, the former Director of IIT Patna (2015–2020), who passed away this morning. A distinguished figure in the fields of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Prof. Bhattacharyya’s loss has left a profound void in the academic community. What Happened Prof. Pushpak Bhattacharyya, a pioneer in the field of NLP and AI, passed away this morning, leaving behind a legacy that spans decades of groundbreaking research and mentorship. His untimely death has left IIT Patna and the wider academic community in…
October 5, 2025 – The Eddystone community is heartbroken by the sudden passing of Katrina Pennell, a devoted mother, daughter, and friend. Katrina’s death has left a void in the hearts of all who knew her, especially her beloved daughter, Milani, who was the center of Katrina’s world. What Happened Katrina Pennell’s unexpected passing has left the small community of Eddystone, Pennsylvania in mourning. Known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her daughter, Katrina was a beacon of positivity and support in the lives of everyone she touched. Her passing came as a shock to friends and family…
October 5, 2025 – Ike Turner Jr., the son of iconic musicians Tina Turner and Ike Turner Sr., has passed away at the age of 67 in Los Angeles. He died on Saturday after a prolonged battle with kidney failure, following years of health struggles, including a recent stroke. What Happened Ike Turner Jr. passed away in a Los Angeles hospital on Saturday, October 4, 2025, due to kidney failure, as confirmed by his aunt, Jacqueline Bullock, to TMZ. Ike Jr. had been grappling with severe heart issues for years, which had caused his health to steadily decline. His situation…
East Donegal Township, PA – October 5, 2025: The Donegal community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Joey Williams, a beloved senior at Donegal High School, who tragically passed away in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County. What Happened On the early hours of Sunday, October 5, 2025, emergency responders were called to the 1800 block of Landis Road around 2 a.m. for a report of a single-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, they confirmed one fatality at the scene. Joey Williams, an 18-year-old senior at Donegal High School, tragically lost his life in the crash.…
October 5, 2025 – CBS Sports is mourning the loss of Charles “Chuck” Milton III, the trailblazing director and producer whose revolutionary work redefined live sports broadcasting. Milton, 90, passed away peacefully earlier this week, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape the industry. What Happened Charles “Chuck” Milton III, a name synonymous with the evolution of sports television, passed away at the age of 90 earlier this week. The news, which has shocked the broadcasting community, comes after a remarkable career that spanned more than five decades. Milton’s influence on CBS Sports, where he worked for most of…
Reading, PA | October 4, 2025: The Reading, Pennsylvania community is reeling from the loss of 17-year-old Xander Shuker, a beloved son, friend, and student at Governor Mifflin High School, who tragically passed away over the weekend. Known for his kindness, bright spirit, and warm personality, Xander’s untimely death has left a profound void in the hearts of all who knew him. What Happened Xander Shuker’s sudden passing has shocked his family, friends, and classmates. Details surrounding his death remain private, but his impact on the community is undeniable. The young man’s passing has drawn heartfelt tributes from those who…
Holiday shopping countdown begins October has just begun, but the countdown to the holidays is already in full swing. Some retailers are even counting down the 100 days to Christmas. CHICAGO – October has just begun, but the countdown to the holidays is already in full swing. Some retailers are even counting down the 100 days to Christmas. Why all the fuss? “You’re right to notice that the landscape of holiday shopping is changing because this year is very different from recent years and years prior,” said Bruce McClary, with the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. What they’re saying: McClary…
CHICAGO – A Chicago woman who is a U.S. citizen says she was handcuffed by ICE agents before being detained for hours during a middle-of-the-night raid in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood earlier this week. “I got a gun put in my face and, me, personally, I don’t appreciate that at all. There were several of us that got detained for some hours. I’m not the only one and when we asked them what was going on they wouldn’t answer us,” said South Shore Building Resident Pertissue Fisher. Congressional leaders and South Shore residents welcomed the press to the scene of a…