A petition for severance was filed by the attorneys of Clarisa Figueroa in the case of Marlen Ochoa-Lopez’s death, whose baby was cut from her womb in April 2019. Figueroa is charged alongside her daughter, Desiree Figueroa, in the killing in which Ochoa-Lopez, 19, was strangled to death before her baby was removed from the […]
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responded Tuesday after the state halted plans to build a migrant base camp at a site in the city’s Brighton Park neighborhood citing “environmental concerns.” The mayor said despite the setback, his “mission is still very much alive.” “I’ve said from the very beginning, especially as winter is approaching and weather […]
The Chicago Cubs have been looking at their options for first base for the coming season, and one free agent has apparently attracted their interest. According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the Cubs have been in contact with free agent slugger Rhys Hoskins on the parameters of a contract. Morosi reports the Cubs have discussed […]
A new artificial intelligence-powered chatbot is expected to go online early next year, as the Chicago Transit Authority and Google Public Sector partner to create the ‘Chat with CTA’ program. The bot will answer basic travel questions, and will collect rider feedback on ride quality, according to a press release from the agency. “We are […]
Each season, every NFL team nominates one player for their team for the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award. The award is given to the player who demonstrates exceptional play on and off the field through leadership and community service. This season, the Bears nominated defensive tackle Justin Jones for the award. “His […]
Famed rock band Limp Bizkit will be bringing their 2024 North American tour to the Chicago area this summer, the band announced Tuesday. The band will be joined by singer-actor Corey Feldman, along with Bones, N8NOFACE and Riff Raff on the tour, which will get underway in July. The tour will kick off in […]
United Airlines is making a major change to how some passengers are served snacks on flights. Passengers on selected United flights will soon have access to an Economy “Grab-N-Go” station that offers complimentary water and snacks following the main cabin service, a spokesperson for the Chicago-based airline said. Items in the Grab-N-Go snack station — […]