SPRINGFIELD — Amid growing national fears about politically motivated violence and threats, Illinois lawmakers moved swiftly last fall to pass a sweeping statute allowing public officials to shield their personal information from public view. But the new law — signed last month by Gov. JB Pritzker — also erects a barrier between citizens and records long considered essential to … [Read more...] about Illinois law shielding officials’ personal information amid political violence sparks transparency backlash
Father-son plan soft opening of Richton Park Fresh Market this week
In an area where chain grocery stores have closed in recent years and municipal officials say they struggle to attract grocery stores, Sal Omer, an independent grocery store owner, said it’s simple. Omer said growing up, his father, also a grocer, told him that as long as customers are happy and you treat them well, they will come back. Omer said he and and his father have … [Read more...] about Father-son plan soft opening of Richton Park Fresh Market this week
Jueces de la CPI declaran al expresidente filipino Rodrigo Duterte apto para ser juzgado
Associated Press LA HAYA (AP) — Los jueces de la Corte Penal Internacional dictaminaron el lunes que el expresidente de Filipinas, Rodrigo Duterte, está en condiciones de ser juzgado, después de haber pospuesto una vista anterior debido a preocupaciones sobre la salud del octogenario. Duterte enfrenta cargos de crímenes de lesa humanidad por su presunta participación en decenas … [Read more...] about Jueces de la CPI declaran al expresidente filipino Rodrigo Duterte apto para ser juzgado
Chicago Blackhawks allow 4 unanswered goals in loss to defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers
Not much happened for a while at the United Center on Sunday. The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, whom they opened the season against, and neither team could gain an advantage for two periods. The shots, scoring chances, forechecks and goalie saves were neck-and-neck through periods one and two. Defenseman Tobias Bjornfot … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks allow 4 unanswered goals in loss to defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers
El noreste enfrenta el último embate de una tormenta que llevó hielo, nieve y frío a EEUU
Por KATE BRUMBACK y JULIE WALKER La semana laboral en Estados Unidos comenzó con más nevadas en el noreste hacia el final de una colosal tormenta invernal que llevó hielo y cortes de energía, carreteras intransitables, vuelos cancelados y un frío gélido a gran parte del sur y este de Estados Unidos. Las intensas nevadas —se registraron más de 30 centímetros (un pie) a lo largo … [Read more...] about El noreste enfrenta el último embate de una tormenta que llevó hielo, nieve y frío a EEUU