President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard isn’t the only political storm engulfing Mayor Brandon Johnson — the mayor also faces a financial crisis that is likely to define the success of his first term and his reelection …
On top of Trump-imposed National Guard crisis, Mayor Johnson also has a budget quandary to solve Read MoreStaffers for state utility regulators recommended this week that Nicor’s record-breaking $314 million rate hike request should be slashed by nearly $110 million for the suburban natural gas company. Consumer advocates welcomed the cuts but urged the Illinois Commerce Commission …
Nicor’s record-breaking $314M rate hike request should be cut by a third, ICC staff says Read MoreBy SAMY MAGDY, Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas entered a third day of peace talks at an Egyptian resort Wednesday, with more senior officials from the United States, Israel and mediating countries expected to join — a …
Hamas and Israel enter a third day of Gaza peace talks with top Trump envoy expected to join Read MoreA Dragons’ Den star has revealed how his company has grown by 500 per cent (Picture: BBC) A Dragons’ Den star’s company is now worth £36million after a dragon ‘begged’ to invest in his ‘unmissable’ opportunity. It’s certainly not every …
Dragons’ Den company now worth £36,000,000 after dragon begged to invest in ‘unmissable opportunity’ Read MoreLooking for something to give you goosebumps? (Picture: Netflix) The nights are growing darker, pumpkins are in the supermarket, and there’s a chill in the air. That can only mean one thing. It’s finally the Spooky Season, and what better …
Netflix fans paralysed with fear after watching series from ‘master of horror’ Read MoreBig Brother housemate George Gilbert has been booted off the show (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother) Big Brother housemate George Gilbert has been kicked off the show. The 23-year-old parish councillor from Essex signed up to Big Brother ‘to meet …
Big Brother housemate George kicked out of house over ‘unacceptable language and behaviour’ Read MoreIt’s that time of the week again when we get to find out which movies have been lighting up the Netflix most-watched charts. And there hasn’t been a huge amount of change, with some familiar features and recent newcomers continuing …
The top 10 films you can’t get enough of on Netflix this week Read MoreTron: Ares has arrived with a limp (Picture: AP) Released in 1982, the original Tron still stands as one of the most iconic sci-fi movies of all time. Viewers gasped in wonder at its visionary special effects, which saw Tron’s …
Tron: Ares branded the ‘worst film of the year’ – here’s our review Read MoreLittle Nightmares 3 – two is the loneliest number (Bandai Namco) The developers of the original Until Dawn take over with the new Little Nightmares sequel, but how successful are they at recreating the series’ uniquely creepy atmosphere? Horror games …
Little Nightmares 3 review – co-op night terrors Read MoreTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page An American actor and comedian of Indian descent has joked he is ‘carrying his passport’ all …
Actor reveals they’re ‘carrying passport all the time’ over ICE fears Read MoreMarcus Fakana, 19, has died just three months after being released from a Dubai jail (Picture: Detained in Dubai/PA) A teenager from north London who was killed in a car crash three months after being set free from a Dubai …
Tributes paid to ‘polite and respectful’ teenager after he dies in police car chase Read MoreTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page A 7ft 2in student who became the unlikely star of this year’s Conservative Party Conference has …
‘UK’s tallest Tory’ says he hopes to become party leader one day Read MoreInnovation High School and county officials are warning of possible tuberculosis exposures at the charter school’s Chula Vista learning center this summer. Related Articles Family sues California school district in 7th-grader’s death, blaming unaddressed bullying Newsom signs controversial antisemitism bill …
Officials warn of tuberculosis exposure at a California Learn4Life charter school Read MoreTwo separate investigations into retail theft in the region led to the discovery of $100,000 worth of stolen sporting wear in one San Diego home and racks of stolen action figures in another, authorities said. First, a woman was arrested …
65-year-old California arrested after search turns up $100,000 of stolen sportswear Read MoreA Los Angeles jewelry store owner was robbed of over $200,000 in jewelry as he drove away from a Ventura Boulevard restaurant on Monday evening, Oct. 6. Ali Sedaghat, a jewelry store owner, told freelance videographer RMG News that he …
California jeweler ambushed, robbed of over $200,000 in jewelry Read MoreThe family of a Coronado Middle School seventh-grader who died by suicide has sued Coronado Unified School District, saying the school failed to protect him from “persistent and severe bullying” and ignored the serious impacts on his mental health. Gabriel …
Family sues California school district in 7th-grader’s death, blaming unaddressed bullying Read MoreAllegations that a pioneering infectious-disease expert accused of sexually abusing patients used Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach for what an attorney for the accusers has called a “sexual playground” have drawn the attention of two U.S. congressmen from Orange County …
Allegations a doctor committed sexual misconduct at California draws concern from Congress members Read MoreTech companies have revealed plans for hundreds of Bay Area job cuts — with most of the reductions occurring as a result of tariff turbulence, California’s burdensome business regulations, and customer woes in China. The layoffs raise fresh uncertainty about …
Tech companies plan hundreds of Bay Area job cuts in fresh layoffs Read MoreFlavors of Turkey, Mexico and Brazil are coming soon to City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Related Articles One of Wine Country’s buzziest new tasting rooms set to make its debut Recipe: Tabbouleh with an autumnal twist Peninsula’s Donato …
San Ramon: Upscale Turkish restaurant Meyhouse coming to Bishop Ranch Read MoreBy AARON BEARD, Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ask Cal women’s coach Charmin Smith about her team’s first run of cross-country travel for Atlantic Coast Conference games last year, and she’ll shrug off the question about the challenges of doing …
Cal, Stanford among ACC teams hoping Atlantic-to-Pacific league travel is smoother in Year 2 Read More