Illinois aumentará su salario mínimo por $1 el miércoles a $15 por hora, uniéndose a más de 20 estados que aumentarán los salarios mínimos por hora en 2025. El salario mínimo para los trabajadores que reciben propinas, como los meseros …
Un aumento salarial en 2025 para los trabajadores por hora de Illinois Read MoreLAS VEGAS — The person who died when a Tesla Cybertruck packed with explosives burst into flames outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel was a highly decorated U.S. Army Green Beret who deployed twice to Afghanistan, officials said Thursday. …
Man who died in a Tesla Cybertruck explosion was active-duty Army Green Beret Read MoreFor many years, I dismissed the idea of going out on New Year’s Eve as “amateur’s night.” Packed restaurants, overwhelmed staff, slashed menus, jacked-up prices. Who needs it? There are 364 other nights to eat in restaurants; Dec. 31 is …
Rush to blame after New Orleans attack serves terrorists’ aims Read MoreThe cause of a morning fire in the Gold Coast that sent two people to a hospital was determined to be careless use of smoking materials, officials said. Around 6:50 a.m., firefighters responded to the fire on the 15th floor …
Careless use of smoking materials blamed for Gold Coast blaze Read MoreWhile much of the city was returning to work after a restful holiday break, Aisha Buford-Morrison and Terrell Johnson were doing something much more exciting. The couple was given the first marriage certificate of 2025 and wed in a ceremony …
South Side couple marries in first ceremony of 2025: ‘It’s a beautiful thing’ Read MoreNisaini Rexach’s reflection on the power of volunteering underscores the importance of community support. However, while volunteering is vital, we cannot conflate it with philanthropy, especially at times of budget cuts and political uncertainties. True social change requires financial investment …
There’s no substitute for philanthropic dollars to bring real change Read MoreOur state corrections department relegates people to solitary confinement, locks them behind thick iron doors, and leaves them to languish and suffer there for years and decades on end. What is even more shocking is that the department is not …
Illinois needs this law on solitary confinement in our prisons Read MoreThe Blackhawks‘ mood Thursday was unsurprisingly depressing. “You felt like things were changing and now, all of a sudden, it feels worse than it ever has,” forward Jason Dickinson said. The call-up of forward prospect Colton Dach, who will make …
For Blackhawks, poor goaltending one of many problems during ongoing collapse Read MoreThe suspicious death of an Alabama woman found inside a West Loop apartment Wednesday night has been ruled a homicide. Kristina Romandine, 33, died of a gunshot wound to the head and her death was ruled a homicide, according to …
Alabama woman gunned down in West Loop apartment Read MorePHILLIPS STATION, Calif. — California is beginning 2025 with a solid start to the winter snowpack, officials said Thursday, but they cautioned that more storms are needed to keep the state’s water supplies on track. Officials at Phillips Station in …
California begins 2025 with solid start to winter snowpack, but more storms are needed Read MoreLOS ANGELES — After the crowd had emptied and Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” no longer filled the UCLA men’s locker room, Dylan Andrews stood in the Intuit Dome tunnel processing it all – the junior’s first win over Gonzaga …
UCLA’s Dylan Andrews knows it: ‘I gotta improve’ Read MoreThe rise of bird flu across farms in California has raised questions about the virus and and its potential threat to humans. While the threat to humans is currently small, here is what you need to know about the state …
Here’s what to know about bird flu as farms fight outbreaks in California Read MoreLook very closely, but don’t touch. Many people braved the cold, camping out overnight and trekking dark mornings in Pasadena to get the perfect view of the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade. But others wait for the post-parade experience that …
Floatfest gives a closer look, smell of 2025 Rose Parade’s moving masterpieces Read MoreLater this month, the man who promised to be “a dictator on Day 1” will take the presidential oath of office for the second time. He’s likely spent much of his time during the two month-plus transition period since the …
Will Trump deportations see troops in California streets? Read MoreBy MICHAEL LIEDTKE Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices. The proposed settlement filed Tuesday …
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of snoopy eavesdropping Read MoreThe City of Torrance’s float is towed during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG) The City of Torrance’s float is towed during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena …
Torrance celebrates another Rose Parade float win, and a sigh of relief getting to end of route Read MoreJoe Cole says Man Utd ‘might threaten on the counter-attack’ vs Liverpool (Picture: Getty) Football pundit Joe Cole has made a score prediction for Liverpool ‘s Premier League clash against Manchester United on Sunday, January 5. The Reds head into …
Joe Cole makes prediction for Liverpool vs Man Utd Premier League showdown Read MoreThere was a ‘genuinely frightening’ moment on Friends when a star was rushed to hospital (Picture: NBC) David Schwimmer has opened up about the ‘genuinely frightening’ moment that Matt LeBlanc was rushed to hospital while filming Friends. The iconic series …
David Schwimmer reveals ‘genuinely frightening’ moment Friends co-star was rushed to hospital Read MoreThe onslaught of winter viruses has forced East Surrey Hospital to declare a critical incident (Picture: PA) A critical incident has been declared at the East Surrey Hospital following a high level of demand along with winter viruses. The Surrey …
Surrey hospital declares critical incident after winter viruses ramp up demand Read MoreBy COLLEEN LONG WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th president. Related Articles National Politics | Jill Biden gets the priciest …
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