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Seven United Airlines passengers injured as plane forced to make emergency landing after severe turbulence
SEVEN United Airlines passengers were injured after a flight was forced to divert due to severe turbulence. The incident took place after the flight from Cancun, Mexico, to Chicago, Illinois, was cut short on Wednesday. The United flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Memphis International Airport in Tennessee at around 2:40 pm. […]
Ex-Cheerleader Voluntarily Drops Lawsuit Against Northwestern
A federal lawsuit alleging sex trafficking and forced labor against Northwestern University and four employees, including former athletic director Mike Polisky, has been dropped by the plaintiff, a former cheerleader at the school. As reported by Adam Rittenberg of ESPN, attorneys representing Hayden Richardson on Monday filed a stipulation to...
4 arrested after theft of TVs from train in Englewood, Chicago police say
Four people were taken into custody after Chicago police said they were caught steeling TVs from a train.The incident occurred in the 6300-block of South Wentworth Avenue at about 1:37 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOfficers responded to the scene and found the four suspects loading items from a train onto the bed of a truck, police said.The suspects attempted to flee, but police said they were all arrested after a short foot pursuit.SEE ALSO: Union Pacific investigating freight train cargo theft on West Side, authorities sayA total of 39 flatscreen TVs were recovered, police said.Area One detectives are investigating and charges are pending, police said.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Illini, Wildcats look to start strong in new Big Ten conference
The Illini kick off the season Thursday night hoping to return to their 2022 form and push for a Big Ten championship.Why it matters: College football is all about who can stay undefeated the longest, bringing excitement to marquee matchups later in the season.Driving the news: The Illini open with a rare Thursday night game, taking on Eastern Illinois.The big picture: With the expansion of the Big Ten conference, it will be harder than ever for the orange and blue to chase a conference championship, let alone a national title.Zoom out: The Illini took a step backward last year after...
Attacks on USPS workers prompt employees to demand greater protection on the job
U.S. Postal Service workers across the Rockford area are joining letter carriers from across the country to demand greater protection on the job after recent attacks on mail delivery people. Rockford mail carrier Jay Larson was killed March 27 during a mass stabbing in southeast Rockford. Postal worker Octavia Redmond was shot to death...
2 more members of prolific armed robbery crew get 10-year prison sentences
CHICAGO — The third and fourth members of a prolific armed robbery crew that ran havoc across the city in the winter of 2022 have pleaded guilty to their roles in the crime wave. Like two co-defendants who pleaded guilty before them, they received ten-year sentences. The judge who...
Northwestern looks to build on strong finish last season in opener vs. Miami (Ohio)
Miami (Ohio) at Northwestern, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (BTN) BetMGM College Football Odds: Northwestern by 3. Series record: Miami 7-3, including 7-2 in Evanston. Still reeling from a hazing and abuse scandal that engulfed the athletic department, Northwestern was probably college football’s biggest surprise last season. The Wildcats went 8-5 and won a bowl game in coach David Braun’s first year after going a combined 4-20 the previous two seasons. They finished 1-11 in 2022. The season opener for both teams will be Northwestern’s first in a temporary lakefront stadium while a new Ryan Field is built nearby. Miami (Ohio) is coming off one of its best years, going 11-3 and winning the MAC championship despite losing quarterback Brett Gabbert to a season-ending leg injury.
Use $10 million in NU stadium fees for police, fire pensions, budget panel says
Nearly $10 million in one-time permit revenues received from Northwestern University’s new stadium project should be placed in the General Fund, the city’s Finance and Budget Committee members recommended Tuesday. The money could then be used for anticipated increases in contributions to the city’s police and fire pension...
The Los Angeles Chargers Will Trade Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears
A reunion with future hall-of-famer Khalil Mack is not only the most viable option, but in all likelihood the most realistic. Khalil Mack is a free agent next offseason so the Bears could wait till the offseason to attempt to get him in Free Agency but then it’s fair game for all other 30 teams. If Chicago makes the move this year they can sign him to a shorter extension such as a 2-year extension.
Crash-and-grab burglars ram SUV into Park Ridge store after 2 previous attempts to break in
A group of thieves used an SUV as a battering ram to break into a store in downtown Park Ridge, follow two other recent but unsuccessful attempts to break in.The store has a security gate, but it was no match for a speeding vehicle.The thieves made off with shoes and other merchandise from HQ Sneakers and Streetwear, which is nestled on a retail and residential stretch of Northwest Highway."It's a shame, honestly. Coming here, you know, it's always great vibes, great positive energy," said customer Adam Dabookali.Dabookali is friends with the owner, who did not want to speak on camera."It's...
'We made it': Chicago baby who weighed less than 1 pound at birth released from hospital
After almost 10 months of staying in the NICU, a Northwest Side baby is finally heading home. Doctors, nurses, and family cheered on 25-week-old Nathan Zarate as he graduated from the NICU at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge.
Chicago Sky Coach Updates Chennedy Carter's Availability Against Caitlin Clark, Fever
The Chicago Sky are set to host the Indiana Fever on Aug. 30 for a primetime matchup between WNBA rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Another star in the mix for the Sky is talented guard Chennedy Carter that's led them throughout the year. While Carter and Reese have had phenomenal ...
Developer wants to bring 2,000 homes to St. Charles
A plan for more than 2,000 homes west of St. Charles could convert largely rustic corn and soybean fields into suburban subdivisions. Pulte Home Co. LLC has filed a concept plan with the city of St. Charles to annex and construct residences and retail space as part of a 970-acre Charles Farm project.
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