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Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard Breaks His Jaw, Pausing the No. 1 Pick’s Stellar Start to Career
Jan 6, 2024 | Associated Press
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Trump Can Be Kept Off 2024 Presidential Ballots
Jan 5, 2024 | Associated Press
The court will be considering for the first time the meaning and reach of a provision of the 14th Amendment barring some people who “engaged in insurrection” from holding public office. The amendment was adopted in 1868, following the Civil War.
Flu and COVID-19 Infections Got Worse Over the Holidays, With More Misery Expected, CDC Says
Jan 5, 2024 | Associated Press
According to CDC estimates, since the beginning of October, there have been at least 10 million illnesses, 110,000 hospitalizations, and 6,500 deaths from flu so far this season. The agency said 27 children have died of flu.
US Employers Add a Surprisingly Strong 216,000 Jobs in a Sign of Continued Economic Strength
Jan 5, 2024 | Associated Press
Friday’s government report showed that December’s job gain exceeded the 173,000 that were added in November. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7% — the 23rd straight month that joblessness has come in below 4%.
Vigil Held to Honor Slain Plainfield Muslim Boy as Accused Attacker Appears in Court
Jan 3, 2024 | Associated Press
Joseph Czuba, 71, is accused of fatally stabbing of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and wounding Hanan Shaheen on Oct. 14 in in Plainfield. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
A Little Dog With a Big Smile is the Newest Breed to Join the American Kennel Club
Jan 3, 2024 | Associated Press
Say hello to the Lancashire heeler, the latest breed recognized by the American Kennel Club.
Facing Charges in Chicago, Ex-Celebrity Lawyer Tom Girardi Found Competent to Stand Trial in California for Alleged $15 Million Client Thefts
Jan 3, 2024 | Associated Press
Tom Girardi also faces federal wire fraud charges in Chicago, where he is accused of stealing about $3 million from family members of victims of a 2018 Lion Air crash that killed 189 people.
Several Illinois Towns To Be Counted Again in Special Census
Jan 3, 2024 | Associated Press
Eleven small cities in Illinois and Iowa are the only municipalities so far to have signed agreements with the U.S. Census Bureau for a second count of their residents in 2024 and 2025, in a repeat of what happened during the 2020 census. The first year in which the special censuses can be conducted is 2024.
Area Suburbs Put the Brakes on Migrant Bus Arrivals After Crackdowns in Chicago and New York
Jan 2, 2024 | Associated Press
Nervous officials in suburbs and outlying cities near Chicago and New York are giving migrants arriving from the southern border a cold shoulder amid attempts to circumvent restrictions on buses in those two cities, opening a new front in response to efforts led by Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Actor Tom Wilkinson, Known for ‘The Full Monty’ and ‘Michael Clayton,’ Dies at 75
Dec 30, 2023 | Associated Press
Tom Wilkinson was nominated for a best actor Academy Award for his work in 2001’s family drama “In The Bedroom” in 2001 and in the best supporting actor category for his role in “Michael Clayton,” a 2007 film that starred George Clooney.
Former DePaul Coach Joey Meyer, Who Led the Blue Demons to 7 NCAA Tournaments, Dies at 74
Dec 30, 2023 | Associated Press
Joey Meyer, who played at DePaul and coached the Blue Demons to seven NCAA Tournament appearances in 13 seasons, has died. He was 74.
Abortion Debate Creates ‘New Era’ for State Supreme Court Races in 2024, With Big Spending Expected
Dec 29, 2023 | Associated Press
Crucial battles over abortion, gerrymandering, voting rights and other issues will take center stage in next year’s elections for state supreme court seats — 80 of them in 33 states.
Donald Trump is Blocked From the GOP Primary Ballot in Two States. Can He Still Run for President?
Dec 29, 2023 | Associated Press
First, Colorado’s Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump wasn’t eligible to run for his old job in that state. Then, Maine’s Democratic secretary of state ruled the same for her state. Who’s next?
Maine Bars Trump From Ballot as US Supreme Court Weighs State Authority to Block Former President
Dec 28, 2023 | Associated Press
The decision follows a ruling earlier this month by the Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from the ballot there under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. That decision has been stayed until the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether Trump is barred by the Civil War-era provision.
World Population Up 75 Million This Year, Topping 8 Billion by Jan. 1
Dec 28, 2023 | Associated Press
The growth rate for the United States in the past year was 0.53%, about half the worldwide figure. The U.S. added 1.7 million people and will have a population on New Year's Day of 335.8 million people.
Mexican Officials Clear Border Camp as US Pressure Mounts to Limit Migrant Crossings
Dec 28, 2023 | Associated Press
The United States has given clear signs, including temporarily closing key border rail crossings into Texas, that it wants Mexico to do more to stop migrants hopping freight cars, buses and trucks to the border.
Election Officials See a Range of Threats in 2024, From Hostile Countries to Conspiracy Theorists
Dec 28, 2023 | Associated Press
Many of the concerns from four years ago persist: the potential for cyberattacks targeting voter registration systems or websites that report unofficial results, and equipment problems or human errors being amplified by those seeking to undermine confidence in the outcome.
The New York Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft for Using News Stories to Train Chatbots
Dec 27, 2023 | Associated Press
The Times says that the companies are threatening its livelihood by effectively stealing billions of dollars worth of work by its journalists, in some cases spitting out Times’ material verbatim to people who seek answers from generative artificial intelligence like OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Indiana Man Rescued After Surviving on Rainwater for 6 Days While Trapped in Crashed Truck Under Bridge
Dec 27, 2023 | Associated Press
The 27-year-old man's ordeal ended when two men scouting for fishing spots on Tuesday afternoon noticed the badly damaged vehicle, its white airbag deployed, and reached inside
Michigan Supreme Court Will Keep Trump on 2024 Ballot
Dec 27, 2023 | Associated Press
The court said Wednesday it will not hear an appeal of a lower court’s ruling from groups seeking to keep Donald Trump from appearing on Michigan's primary election ballot.
Supreme Court Won’t Fast-Track Ruling on Whether Donald Trump Can Be Prosecuted in Election Subversion Case
Dec 22, 2023 | Associated Press
The ruling is a win for Trump and his lawyers, who have sought repeatedly to delay this and other criminal cases against him as he seeks to reclaim the White House in 2024.
Federal Reserve’s Favored Inflation Gauge Tumbles in November as Prices Continue to Ease
Dec 22, 2023 | Associated Press
Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that U.S. consumer prices slid 0.1% last month from October and rose 2.6% from November 2022. The month-over-month drop was the largest since April 2020 when the economy was reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flu and COVID Infections Are Rising and Could Get Worse Over the Holidays, CDC Says
Dec 22, 2023 | Associated Press
High levels of flu-like illnesses were reported last week in 17 states — up from 14 the week before, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
A Deal on US Border Policy is Closer Than It Seems. Here’s How It’s Shaping Up and What’s at Stake
Dec 21, 2023 | Associated Press
As the Senate broke for the holidays, due back Jan. 8, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell in a rare joint statement indicated negotiations are progressing.
Vigil Held for 5-Year-Old Migrant Boy Who Died at Chicago Shelter
Dec 21, 2023 | Associated Press
Jean Carlos Martinez was a resident at a warehouse retrofitted as a shelter in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood when he suffered a medical emergency, the city said. He was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at a hospital Sunday afternoon.