Man charged with attempted murder in South Side Shooting
By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times
April 25, 2024
CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been charged in the attempted murder of a man in the Chatham neighborhood.
According to CPD, Donnell Payne, 35, of the 2300 block of W. Grenshaw St., was taken into custody after being identified as the suspect in the attempted murder of a 19-year-old male on April 17th.
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T-Ment targets Iranian drone procurement network
By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times
April 25, 2024
WASHINGTON – In a move to disrupt Iranian military capabilities, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions today against a network facilitating the illicit trade and transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).
The…
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Northrop Grumman soars in Q1
By Dennis G. Cooper, The Chicago Times
April 19, 2024
FALLS CHURCH – Defense giant Northrop Grumman Corporation kicked off 2024 with a bang, reporting a solid performance in its first quarter financial results released today.
The company boasted a 9% increase in sales, reaching $10.1 billion compared to $9.3 billion in the same period last year. This growth reflects continued strong demand for…
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Shedd Aquarium employees to unionize
By Gerald Romola, The Chicago Times
April 19, 2024
CHICAGO – In a move reflecting a trend of growing labor organization within Chicago’s cultural sector, employees at the John G. Shedd Aquarium voted to join the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31. The official announcement follows a dedicated campaign by employee group Shedd Workers United.
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Landmark grant and tax breaks to restore historic bank
By Kwame Michaels, The Chicago Times
April 19, 2024
CHICAGO – In a move aimed at historic preservation and economic development, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Wednesday a plan to revitalize the Near West Side’s former Mid-City Trust and Savings Bank, located at 801 W. Madison St. The ambitious project would see the building, built in 1911 and designated a Chicago landmark in 2012,…
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Village of Downers Grove targets conservative board member
By T.C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times
April 18, 2024
DOWNERS GROVE, IL – The Downers Grove Village Council voted 4-3 to remove Bill Nienburg from his position on the Library Board in a contentious meeting last night. Nienburg, a vocal conservative known for questioning library spending, was initially censured by the Library Board itself in February for sharing information with a resident about a…
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General Motors announces relocation to Hudson's Site
By Jeff L. Tucker, The Chicago Times
April 18, 2024
DETROIT – In a strategic move, Detroit’s automotive titan, General Motors, announced its plans to relocate its global headquarters. Departing from the Renaissance Center, its home for the past 28 years, GM will set its sights on a new address – Hudson’s Detroit.
Scheduled for completion in 2025, the development on the former J.L. Hudson…
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CPD issues warning after multiple robberies over 3 days
By James R. Scott, The Chicago Times
April 18, 2024
CHICAGO – The Chicago Police Department is urging residents to be vigilant following a recent surge in armed robberies across several neighborhoods. Over a three-day period, 17 separate armed robberies were reported, prompting heightened security measures and a call for public assistance.
The robberies appear to follow a similar pattern,…
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Chicago man charged in Lombard Mariano's burglary
By Franklin Rutherford, The Chicago Times
April 18, 2024
LOMBARD, IL – A Chicago man has been charged with fleeing police after allegedly stealing nearly $900 of alcohol from a Mariano’s in Lombard.
According to police, on April 17, 2024, around 7:40 pm, officers with the Lombard Police Department responded to a call of a retail theft at the Mariano’s located at 345 W. Roosevelt Road. On…
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West Chicago man charged in fatal DUI
By Franklin Rutherford, The Chicago Times
April 16, 2024
WEST CHICAGO, IL – A West Chicago man has been charged in a fatal DUI on Monday.
According to prosecutors, on April 15, 2024, around 2:36 am, West Chicago police officers responded to a call near Roosevelt Road and Pearl Road for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.
On scene, officers discovered 36-year-old Miguel…
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USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to South Korea
By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times
April 12, 2024
SEOUL – Admiral John C. Aquilino, Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), completed a successful two-day visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK) on April 11th, 2024.
The primary focus of the visit was to strengthen the critical military-to-military relationship between the United States and South Korea. Admiral…
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Carol Stream: Illegal migrant charged in brutal murder of his wife
By Kathy Whitaker, The Chicago Times
April 8, 2024
CAROL STREAM, IL – A Carol Stream man, who entered the United States illegally, has been charged in the brutal murder of his wife last Monday.
According to DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, on April 1, 2024, at approximately 11:30 am, Baltazar Perez-Estrada, 33, of the 600 block of E. Gunderson Dr, allegedly stabbed his 26-year-old…
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Boeing pays Alaska Airlines $160 Million after in-flight panel blowout
By Frank Savage, The Chicago Times
April 5, 2024
SEATTLE, WA – In a move to compensate for a dramatic mid-air incident, Boeing has agreed to pay Alaska Airlines $160 million. This settlement stems from a harrowing experience on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 flight back in January.
The incident involved a panel blowout at 16,000 feet over Oregon. Thankfully, the pilots managed to land…
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Aegis Combat System continues effective missile interception
By Thomas F. Keefer, The Chicago Times
March 31, 2024
HAWAII – The Lockheed Martin Corporation announced Friday that the United States Navy’s Aegis Combat System successfully intercepted a simulated medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) target during Flight Test Aegis Weapon System-32 (FTM-32) off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii.Â
FTM-32, a collaborative effort between the Missile Defense Agency…
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West Side shooting leaves man in critical condition
By The Chicago Times Staff
March 31, 2024
CHICAGO – A 33-year-old man is fighting for his life after being shot multiple times at a gas station in the Homan Square neighborhood on Saturday.
According to Chicago police, the shooting occurred in the 3700 block of West Roosevelt Rd. It is alleged that three gunmen emerged from a white Infiniti and opened fire on the victim while he was pumping…
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Two Chicago men charged in Elmhurst Walgreens theft
By Edward Osmond, The Chicago Times
March 27, 2024
ELMHURST, IL – Two Chicago men face felony charges following an alleged shoplifting incident at an Elmhurst Walgreens on Monday evening.
Jamar Beach, 37, 6000 block of Winchester Ave, and Ladontan Miles, 23, of the 6400 block of S. Hoyne Ave, appeared in DuPage County First Appearance Court on Tuesday. Both have been charged with one felony…
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FAA proposes $146,500 fine against Spirit Airlines
By The Chicago Times Staff
March 23, 2024
Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a proposed civil penalty of $146,500 against Spirit Airlines for alleged violations of Department of Transportation regulations concerning hazardous materials and aircraft maintenance procedures.
The FAA alleges that Spirit employees attempted to ship five separate packages containing…
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