A CTA Skokie Swift train derailed Thursday evening, cutting off service to the Yellow and Purple lines and also affecting the far north portions of Red Line service, according to the CTA. The trains derailed near the Howard station around …
Yellow Line derailment near Howard Thursday evening shut down Skokie Swift, Evanston service Read MoreThe man who once owned the Winnetka house where “Home Alone” was filmed was found dead, apparently by suicide, Wednesday at a nature preserve, according to Lake Forest police. John Abendshien, 79, was reported missing by his wife at 3:50 …
Former owner of ‘Home Alone’ house dies by suicide after allegations he possessed child porn, police say Read MoreThe Cubs have a ritual of sorts after wins this season, one during which the clubhouse floor is open. From their stalls in the circular locker room, players — any of them — can shout out teammates for things done …
Can’t-lose Cubs sweep Phillies for ninth straight ‘W,’ majors’ longest streak this season Read MoreDespite pressure from competitors like Barnes & Noble and Amazon, Chicago’s indie bookstores are preparing for the biggest Indie Bookstore Day yet. Book lovers will have the chance to explore local shops across the Chicago area during Saturday’s annual Chicagoland …
Chicago-area bookstores are set to host their biggest celebration yet for Independent Bookstore Day Read MoreBy SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer Often considered more a problem for Western North America, wildfires are becoming more intense, frequent and damaging in the East, such as this week’s blaze that destroyed dozens of homes in Georgia, fire scientists …
Georgia blaze shows how climate change has led to more wildfires in the East Read MoreBy MARIA SHERMAN and CLAUDIA LAUER When he was 19, James Broadnax jotted down rap lyrics, thoughts and even job leads in a notebook that would become evidence at his capital murder trial. Related Articles Georgia blaze shows how climate …
Prosecutors used rap lyrics to help send a man to death row in Texas. It’s not an uncommon tactic Read MoreBy REGINA GARCIA CANO CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Mileidy Mendoza and Sandra Rosales stood vigil at the gates of a detention center in Venezuela’s capital as a police officer barked names into the night. Related Articles Businesses dole out up …
Two women risked everything after US raid to protest Venezuela’s detentions of their husbands Read MoreBy AREF TUFAHA and IMAD ISSEID TELL, West Bank (AP) — Three Palestinian teenagers have been killed in the occupied West Bank this week in a spike of renewed violence, the latest shot dead by Israeli forces during a mid-week …
Palestinians mourn third teenager killed in occupied West Bank this week Read MoreLocal real estate agents will begin offering prospective buyers a new way to review HOAs upon purchase at a time of low sales and tight lending scrutiny. For $150, a homebuyer in escrow can buy a report from the artificial-intelligence …
HOA compliance rating system coming to California home sales Read MoreQ: What is the law when it comes to doorbell cameras mounted outside, pointing at your neighbor’s front door? — W.B., Canyon Country Q: What is your perspective on residents installing surveillance cameras upon the common area facias around their …
HOA Homefront: Are personal security cameras OK? Read MoreBy MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — Just as the Senate prepared to launch into a late-night vote series, Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana went to the floor to vent. Frustrated and seemingly exhausted Wednesday, Kennedy said he wanted …
Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has ended its probe into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of his successor, Kevin Warsh. Related Articles Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark Reclassifying marijuana as a less …
Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for Warsh Read MoreBrian Kirby enjoyed a successful baseball career in the minor leagues (Picture: Facebook/Smith Family Funeral Homes) Former Major League Baseball prospect Brian Kirby, who played for minor league and independent teams in the early part of the 2000s, has died …
Ex-US sports star dies after tragic ‘air conditioning accident’ Read MoreSpanish bullfighter Morante de la Puebla is gored at the April Fair (Picture: EPA) The return of Spain’s most celebrated matador came to an eye-watering end this week – after he was gored in the rectum. Morante de la Puebla …
Matador gives update after being gored in the rectum – but people say it’s ‘karma’ Read MoreBy RIO YAMAT, AP Airlines and Travel Writer Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices — but the disruption doesn’t end there. Related Articles A surge …
What to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs Read MoreBy JAMES RISWICK of Edmunds The Audi Q5 and BMW X3 are among the most popular options for shoppers interested in a small luxury SUV. Each one offers a practical size, a classy cabin, and a relatively affordable way to …
Audi Q5 vs BMW X3, an Edmunds luxury SUV comparison Read MoreBy JOSH FUNK, AP Transportation Writer Norfolk Southern railroad’s first-quarter profit fell 27% because it didn’t collect big insurance payments related to the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment and its planned merger with Union Pacific added to its costs. The Atlanta-based …
Norfolk Southern’s profit fell 27% as it didn’t collect big insurance payments for Ohio derailment Read MoreA California bill intended to protect the privacy of people providing services to immigrants has generated national buzz, with critics arguing the proposed legislation would infringe on free speech rights. Supporters say Assembly Bill 2624, introduced by Assemblymember Mia Bonta, …
A bill meant to protect the privacy of immigration service providers is raising free speech questions Read MoreConsidering all the criticisms of California’s housing creation process, one might think that statewide production of new places to live is abysmal. It might surprise you that my trusty spreadsheet found otherwise. It looked at the Census Bureau’s housing permits …
California is No. 3 in US for housing permits despite construction hurdles Read MoreQ: My peach, pluot and plum trees were blooming beautifully right before the heat wave this month (we reached 100 degrees for 2 or 3 days in a row). Now I notice that there’s no fruit on any of the …
What heat stress can do to your new fruit trees and plants Read More