Politics
Kinzinger continues to flail against Trump, encourages "Party Raiding"
One year after launching his Country First PAC, Kinzinger is now actively encouraging "party-raiding." Kinzinger is not seeking reelection in Illinois' 16th District.
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Crime
Person of interest in custody in relation to fatal stabbing of 32-year-old woman yesterday on Near South Side
Area One detectives are reporting that they do have a person of interest in custody at this time.
Crime
Suburban Niles man charged with multiple felony hate crimes targeting Jewish Synagogue and school
39-year-old Shahid Hussain of Niles, Illinois was charged with eight (8) felonies including four (4) hate crime charges.
Police
Cmdr Eric Winstrom hired away from Chicago, becomes Grand Rapids Chief
He was arguably the CPD Commander with the highest profile, especially after his involvement in a recent dispute between police officials and CCSA Kim Foxx’s office in the Broughton case.
Chicago Journal
Another lawsuit against suburban Chicago COVID-19 testing company accused of faking results
Customers throughout the country have been complaining about the center’s delayed or lack of results, leading health authorities in several states to launch investigations.
Chicago Business
Chicago Public Media completes purchase of Sun-Times
Contributing to the acquisition are investor Michael Sachs, the MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Joyce Foundation, the Knight Foundation, and an anonymous donor.
Chicago Business
FanDuel, United Center announce plans for sportsbook lounge
Plans for the FanDuel Sportsbook at the United Center include a two-story venue adjacent to the arena's atrium. It would be equipped with state-of-the-art viewing and sports wagering technology, the announcement said.
Business
Boeing lands big order from Qatar Airways
It's the largest order ever for Boeing cargo planes, the Chicago-based company said.
Chicago Journal
Blues drummer Sam Lay dies at 86; played with Wolf, Butterfield, Waters, and Dylan
Lay is best known as drummer for the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, but also played with Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and Bob Dylan at the legendary 1965 Newport Folk Festival.
Crime
Chicago synagogue, businesses vandalized over weekend
The vandalism occurred at various locations over the weekend. @CWBChicago is reporting a suspect is in custody and being questioned.
Chicago Journal
Pritzker's budget includes $1B in sales, property tax relief
Just in case you weren't sure it is an election year...
News
Biden calls for release of Lombard native Mark Frerichs, being held hostage in Afghanistan
Frerichs, a civil engineer and contractor from Lombard, Illinois, was kidnapped in January 2020 from the capital of Kabul. He is believed to be in the custody of the Taliban-linked Haqqani network.