President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, and it’s shaping up much differently than his first. He’s prioritizing loyalists for top jobs. Trump was bruised and hampered by internal squabbles during his initial term in office. Now he appears focused on remaking the federal government in his own image. Some of his choices could face difficult … [Read more...] about Here are the people Donald Trump has picked for key positions so far
First snowflakes of the season could drop in Chicago Wednesday
Chicagoans may be greeted with the season’s first snow on Wednesday night. “We don’t necessarily expect any accumulation, but there could be a few flakes potentially flying Wednesday night into early Thursday morning,” said Kevin Birk, a National Weather Service meteorologist. Last year, the first snow of the season arrived on Halloween. At least a tenth of an inch of snow was … [Read more...] about First snowflakes of the season could drop in Chicago Wednesday
Vernon Hills woman fatally shot in Barrington ‘domestic incident’
A woman was shot and killed Sunday in what police are calling a domestic incident in Barrington. The victim was identified Monday as 42-year-old Olga Ducon of Vernon Hills. Barrington police issued a statement Monday saying the shooting was related to an altercation between family members, adding there is no related threat to the public. Police did not say whether anyone was in … [Read more...] about Vernon Hills woman fatally shot in Barrington ‘domestic incident’
PWHL releases neutral-site schedule with games ranging from North Carolina to the Pacific Northwest
The PWHL is taking women’s pro hockey to places from Raleigh, North Carolina, to the Pacific Northwest in releasing its nine-date schedule of neutral site games on Monday. Billed as the “Takeover Tour,” the six-team league selected six U.S. cities — Raleigh, Buffalo, Detroit, St. Louis, Denver and Seattle — and Canadian stops in Vancouver and Quebec City, with one site yet to … [Read more...] about PWHL releases neutral-site schedule with games ranging from North Carolina to the Pacific Northwest
74-year-old man in critical condition after Monday morning shooting in North Center
A 74-year-old man was in critical condition after being shot in the North Center neighborhood Monday morning, according to Chicago police. Police said the man got out of his vehicle around 9 a.m. in the 2000 block of West Berteau Avenue. At that time, two people began shooting at the man. The man suffered two gunshot wounds in his left arm and a graze wound in his neck. He was … [Read more...] about 74-year-old man in critical condition after Monday morning shooting in North Center