U.S. prosecutors are looking into the development of Boeing’s 737 Max jets, a person briefed on the matter revealed Monday.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Jason Van Dyke's Prison Sentence
The Supreme Court's decision comes one month after the state filed its request. With its ruling, Van Dyke will continue serving his current 81-month prison sentence.
As Marijuana Industry Grows, So Does Its Banking Problems
Mar 18, 2019 |
Illinois’ marijuana industry is growing like a weed, but could banking regulations lead to its collapse? State Treasurer Michael Frerichs says the cash-based business is “now ripe for theft, fraud and tax evasion.”
Are Eggs Good or Bad For You? New Research Rekindles Debate
Mar 18, 2019 |
The latest U.S. research on eggs won’t go over easy for those who can’t eat breakfast without them. Adults who ate about 1.5 eggs daily had a slightly higher risk of heart disease than those who ate no eggs, a study shows.
City Treasurer Candidate Forum: Conyears-Ervin vs. Pawar
Mar 18, 2019 |
Following a three-way battle to replace outgoing Treasurer Kurt Summers in the Feb. 26 election, Chicago voters will have to choose between two candidates in the April 2 runoff.
CTU President Tells Teachers to ‘Start Saving’ Ahead of Potential Strike
Mar 18, 2019 |
Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey suggests the union’s rank-and-file members save at least 10 percent of each paycheck “to make sure we can stand strong on the picket line.”
UIC Alumni Create Scholarship to Honor Mercy Hospital Shooting Victim
Mar 18, 2019 |
The Tamara O’Neal MD Scholarship Fund will help support University of Illinois medical students while honoring the life of O’Neal, who was killed in a November shooting at Mercy Hospital.
R. Kelly Case Poses Challenge: Separating Artist from Anthem
Mar 18, 2019 |
The dilemma of separating the sides of R. Kelly, who faces 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse, now confronts millions who listen to or perform the singer's music.
FAA’s Close Ties to Boeing Questioned After 2 Deadly Crashes
Mar 18, 2019 |
The FAA’s oversight duties are coming under greater scrutiny after deadly crashes involving Boeing 737 Max jets operated by airlines in Ethiopia and Indonesia, killing a total of 346 people.
Aldermen Seek to Curb Burke ‘Staff-Loaning’ Habit
Mar 15, 2019 |
The former chair of the City Council Committee on Finance is no stranger to scrutiny. But now, Ald. Ed Burke’s practice of loaning out employees to work for aldermen is coming under fire.
With New Screening Process, City Shelter is ‘Fast-Tracking’ Cat and Dog Adoptions
Mar 15, 2019 |
Chicago Animal Care and Control was so packed with cats late last summer that it sent out an urgent call for adoptions. Now, the department seems to have found a solution to one of its biggest challenges: overcrowding.
Fathers and Sons at the Heart of New Musical Take on ‘A Bronx Tale’
Mar 15, 2019 |
This unapologetically old-fashioned coming-of-age story – with a creative team that includes Chazz Palminteri, Alan Menken, Robert De Niro and Jerry Zaks – is a poignant and insightful look at the complex relationship between fathers (whether real or “surrogate”) and sons.
The Week in Review: Mayoral Candidates Rack Up Endorsements
Mar 15, 2019 |
Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle battle for votes ahead of the runoff election. Mayor Rahm Emanuel gets his way on two controversial projects. CSO musicians trade instruments for picket signs. And Boeing’s very bit 737 problem.
Judge Allows Courtroom Cameras for Trial of R. Kelly
Mar 15, 2019 |
A Cook County judge on Friday OK’d cameras during the R&B singer’s upcoming court appearance next Friday.
UIC Receives $3.5M to Study HIV Medication Adherence
Mar 15, 2019 |
Can an app help people stick to their medications? That’s what local researchers hope find out in a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Reclaim Your ‘Dibs’ Items or They’ll be Thrown Out, City Says
Mar 15, 2019 |
In a sign that spring is on the way, the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation on Monday will begin removing items used to (unofficially) reserve parking spots during winter.
Police: Woman Attacked, Sexually Assaulted in Rogers Park
Mar 15, 2019 |
The 31-year-old victim said she was grabbed and assaulted while walking southbound on the 6600 block of North Clark Street on Wednesday evening.
