CHICAGO —Jim Tilmon, a longtime meteorologist, aviation expert, and talk show host on several TV stations in Chicago, has died. He was 86-years old. After becoming only the third African American pilot for American Airlines, and the fifth in the nation, Tilmon began hosting a TV talk show before becoming a weatherman. During that time, he’d become […]
Drive-thru Phase 1A vaccinations begin Monday at Lake County Fairgrounds
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. — Drive-thru Phase 1A vaccinations begin Monday at the Lake County Fairgrounds, available by appointment through AllVax for people in Phase 1A. Phase 1A includes front-line health care workers and long-term care residents and staff. The opening of the vaccination facility was announced by Lake County on Friday in an effort to inoculate […]
Man lived inside O’Hare Airport for 3 months before detection: prosecutors
CHICAGO — A man who was living inside O’Hare International Airport managed to escape detection for three months, according to prosecutors. Aditya Singh, 36, is charged with felony criminal trespass to a restricted area of an airport and misdemeanor theft. Police said Singh claimed he was too afraid to fly home to California because of […]
Activists to rally against white supremacy on MLK Day outside Dirksen Courthouse
CHICAGO — A rally against white supremacy on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is scheduled for Monday afternoon outside the Dirksen United States Courthouse in the Loop. A large group of labor, community and religious leaders will gather at the event, rallying against what they call ‘Trumpism.’ The groups said the rally is both meant […]
Woman fatally shot while inside vehicle in Humboldt Park
CHICAGO — An investigation is underway after a woman was shot and killed while sitting in her vehicle in the city’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. Police said the woman was stopped at the intersection of Hamlin and Chicago just after 11 p.m. Sunday, when another car pulled up alongside and someone inside opened fire. The woman […]
Limited indoor dining to return in North-Central Illinois as state reports 4,162 new COVID-19 cases, 29 deaths
CHICAGO — Another Illinois region met the state’s metrics for lifting a ban on indoor dining at restaurants and lessening other COVID-19 restrictions Sunday, as many regions continue to see declining test positivity rates and hospitalizations. The number of cases and deaths reported by the state continue to decline on average, as the Illinois Department of […]
Woman shot at Evanston IHOP in January 9 shooting spree has died
EVANSTON, Ill. — A 61-year-old woman who was shot while being held hostage in an Evanston IHOP during a deadly shooting spree that killed four others including the gunman has died, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. Marta Torres was taken hostage in the IHOP in the 100 block of Asbury Avenue in […]
‘Recycled Modern’ in Lakeview offers wide range of art, antiques and furniture
‘Recycled Modern’ in Lakeview is a unique home goods store, boasting an array of locally made arts and furniture, along with a wide selection of antiques. The store is located at 1152 West Diversey Parkway, Chicago, IL 60614, and more information can be found on their website here.
South Side pastor offers vaccine dose to CPS teacher
CHICAGO — A pastor in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood is offering his COVID-19 vaccine position to a Chicago Public Schools teacher during Sunday’s service at St. James Community Church. Rev. William E. Hall was extended an invitation to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to his position as a chaplain at the UCAN social service agency. Hall […]
Three critically injured in South Side shooting
CHICAGO — Three men are in critical condition following a shooting in a residential building on Chicago’ s South Side early Sunday morning, according to police. Police said the three men were shot in the hallway of a residential building in the 6400 block of South King Drive just after 2:45 a.m. Sunday morning. According […]
