Dragging carts full of petition papers to get on the March primary ballot, candidates for Cook County offices filled the hallway beneath the county’s administrative building early Monday. Standing a few feet away from each other were Democratic opponents for county board president, incumbent Toni Preckwinkle and downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly. Also in close proximity were … [Read more...] about Cook County candidates pack the hallway to get on the ballot
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Fonseca somete a Davidovich y conquista su primer ATP 500 en Basilea
BASILEA, Suiza (AP) — El brasileño Joao Fonseca conquistó el mayor título de su joven carrera al abrumar el domingo 6-3, 6-4 a Alejandro Davidovich Fokina en la final del Abierto de Basilea. Fonseca dominó 29-16 en el renglón de golpes ganadores para sellar su victoria en 1 hora y 25 minutos. A sus 19 años, Fonseca se convirtió en el tercer jugador más joven que se consagra en … [Read more...] about Fonseca somete a Davidovich y conquista su primer ATP 500 en Basilea
Congressmen, community members hold ‘shadow meeting’ on Trump enforcement efforts
On the first floor of the Cook County Administration Building in the Loop, a colorful altar with portraits and painted skulls lines the hallway, a Mexican tradition known as the Day of the Dead, commemorating deceased loved ones before Halloween. Four floors up, community members and congressmen sounded the alarm over the Trump administration’s attack on Chicago’s immigrant … [Read more...] about Congressmen, community members hold ‘shadow meeting’ on Trump enforcement efforts
Chicago Bulls players and coaches left reeling by NBA gambling scandal: ‘It’s disrespectful to the game’
ORLANDO, Fla. — Two days after the arrests of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, the entire NBA — including the Chicago Bulls — is still reeling in the aftermath of a league-redefining gambling scandal. The FBI arrested Rozier and Billups as part of a sprawling investigation into a gambling and sports rigging operation allegedly facilitated by the … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls players and coaches left reeling by NBA gambling scandal: ‘It’s disrespectful to the game’
Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to help pay the military during the government shutdown
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon confirmed Friday that it has accepted an anonymous $130 million gift to help pay members of the military during the government shutdown, raising ethical questions after President Donald Trump had announced that a friend had offered the gift to defray any shortfalls. While large and unusual, the gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions … [Read more...] about Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to help pay the military during the government shutdown