An American man was convicted of murder and other charges on Monday for brutally attacking two American women near Germany’s famed Neuschwanstein castle last summer and pushing them into a ravine, fatally injuring one of them. He was sentenced to life in prison.
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US Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder and Rape in Attack on 2 Recent U. of I. Graduates in Germany
Mar 11, 2024 | Associated Press
1 Person Killed, 12 Wounded in Weekend Shootings Across Chicago: Police
Mar 11, 2024 | Matt Masterson
According to the Chicago Police Department, 13 people were shot in 13 separate incidents between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
WTTW News Explains: Why Does Chicago Dye the River Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
Mar 11, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
There’s no more iconic Chicago St. Patrick’s Day tradition than dyeing the Chicago River green.
‘Oppenheimer’ Crowned Best Picture at an Academy Awards Shadowed by War
Mar 10, 2024 | Associated Press
After passing over arguably Hollywood’s foremost big-screen auteur for years, the Oscars made up for lost time by heaping seven awards on Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic, including best actor for Cillian Murphy, best supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr. and best director for Nolan.
2nd Case of Measles Confirmed in Pilsen Shelter, Chicago Health Officials Announce
Mar 10, 2024 | Heather Cherone
A team from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is on its way to Chicago to assist the Chicago Department of Public Health respond to the apparent measles outbreak, Chicago health officials said.
Week in Review: Lawmakers Approve Hybrid Elected School Board; Measles Reported at Migrant Shelter
Mar 8, 2024 | Blair Paddock
State lawmakers overwhelmingly approve a hybrid elected school board for Chicago. More trouble at an embattled migrant shelter in Pilsen. And the race for Cook County state’s attorney heats up.
Illinois Man Accused of Firing Gun From Scaffolding During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Arrested
Mar 8, 2024 | Associated Press
John Banuelos, 39, of Summit, Illinois, was captured on camera footage scaling the scaffolding that had been put up for the inaugural stage and waving the crowd toward him. He pulled what appeared to be a gun from his waistband and fired two shots into the air, prosecutors said.
Interim President Among 15 Chicagoans Nominated to Serve on Permanent CPD Oversight Board
Mar 8, 2024 | Heather Cherone
Mayor Brandon Johnson faces an April 7 deadline to pick seven members to serve on the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.
Sundays on State to Return This Summer; Loop Alliance Seeking Artists and Organizations for the Free Block Party
Mar 8, 2024 | Angel Idowu
Everyone’s favorite downtown block party is back. Chicago Loop Alliance organizes Sundays on State with the goal of cultivating community and amplifying art and culture within the Loop.
Expect Delays: Next Phase of Kennedy Expressway Construction to Begin Monday — With Reversible Express Lanes Closing Until Fall
Mar 8, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
The construction is part of the second phase of a three-year, $150 million project to rehab the I-90/I-94 Kennedy Expressway from the I-94 Edens Expressway junction to Ohio Street.
New James Bond Exhibit at Museum of Science and Industry Will Leave 007 Fans Shaken AND Stirred
Mar 8, 2024 | Marc Vitali
Two large galleries showcase tricked-out vehicles, artifacts and gadgets from 25 films in the series, along with movie clips that set the scene.
Illinois Underfunds Public Universities by $1.4B, State Commission Says
Mar 8, 2024 | Cole Longcor — Capitol News Illinois
A state commission found that dedicating an added $100-135 million annually to public universities would allow Illinois to bridge the funding gap in 10-15 years.
Bill That Could Make TikTok Unavailable in the US Advances Quickly in the House
Mar 8, 2024 | Associated Press
Some lawmakers and critics of TikTok have argued the Chinese government could force the company to share data on American users. TikTok says it has never done that and wouldn’t do so if asked. The U.S. government also hasn’t provided evidence of that happening.
Young Writers Showcase Skills at Rooted & Radical Poetry Festival
Mar 8, 2024 | Angel Idowu
Young Chicago Authors is encouraging Chicago’s youth to engage in storytelling to express themselves with poetry and performance.
Feds Recover $1.4M Allegedly Tied to Cryptocurrency Fraud Scam
Mar 8, 2024 | Matt Masterson
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago announced it seized approximately $1.4 million of cryptocurrency, which will be now returned to people who lost their money through an alleged fraud scheme.
Police Union President Backs O’Neill Burke for Cook County State’s Attorney in Democratic Primary
Mar 8, 2024 | Heather Cherone
Eileen O’Neill Burke rejected the endorsement of the city’s largest police union in a statement to WTTW News. “We still want our members to vote for her,” Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara said.
It’s Time to Spring Forward, and Schedule a Nap for Sunday
Mar 8, 2024 | Patty Wetli
Daylight saving time officially arrives at 2 a.m. Sunday.
Remember Chicago’s Native and Pollinator Garden Registry? It’s Finally Getting off the Ground
Mar 8, 2024 | Patty Wetli
More than two years after Chicago's City Council passed an ordinance creating a Native and Pollinator Garden Registry, an advisory board has finally been appointed to oversee the operation.
Case of Measles Confirmed in Pilsen Shelter; City Health Officials Ask Residents to Shelter in Place
Mar 8, 2024 | Heather Cherone
The child diagnosed with measles “has recovered and is no longer infectious,” according to the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Little Village, Humboldt Park Among 10 State-Designated Cultural Districts Eligible for $3M in Funding
Mar 8, 2024 | Sean Keenehan
The program was launched in 2023 with an aim to uplift and preserve cultural communities throughout Illinois. The districts are eligible to apply for some of the $3 million in available funding to help stimulate economic development in those areas.
Here Are the Top 10 Consumer Complaints in Illinois For 2023
Mar 8, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
For a third year in a row, complaints regarding home repair and remodeling top the list of written consumer complaints filed to the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.
Biden Uses Feisty State of the Union to Contrast With Trump, Sell Voters on a Second Term
Mar 8, 2024 | Associated Press
President Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, lacing into GOP front-runner Donald Trump for espousing “resentment, revenge and retribution" and for jeopardizing freedom at home and abroad.
What Do Lenny Bruce, Joe Mantegna and Booze Have in Common? 2 Plays About American Trailblazers Light Up the Biograph Theater
Mar 7, 2024 | Marc Vitali
Local legend Joe Mantegna is directing “I’m Not a Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce” starring Ronnie Marmo as the comedian who took a bullet for anyone who values free speech. Marmo also directs and stars in “Bill W. and Dr. Bob,” the true story of the dramatic founding of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, March 7, 2024 - Full Show
Mar 7, 2024 | WTTW News
Should guns be allowed where you vote? A look at a potential new gun ban. And what a move to end the grocery tax could mean for you.
New Bill Would Ban Guns From Illinois Polling Places
Mar 7, 2024 | Amanda Vinicky
State Rep. Bob Morgan said banning guns at polling places is necessary given rising security concerns surrounding elections. Gun rights advocates said the proposal is an answer in search of a problem.
Chicago is One Step Closer to Hybrid Elected School Board as Illinois House Approves Plan
Mar 7, 2024 | Amanda Vinicky
A plan headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk will allow voters in November to choose half of the Chicago Board of Education. Johnson will appoint the other half, plus its president.