February 2024 - Chicago News Weekly

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Trump files appeal after Illinois judge orders name removed from primary ballot

Attorneys representing former President Donald Trump have filed an appeal after an Illinois circuit court judge ruled that his name should ...
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Chick-fil-A recalls Polynesian sauce dipping cups over allergy concerns

Chick-fil-A is recalling its popular Polynesian sauce after the dipping cups were found to contain a different condiment, sparking concerns ...
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Supreme Court appears divided over bump stock ban in high court's latest gun case

The  Supreme Court appeared divided on whether to strike down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory used in a Las Vegas massacre ...
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Leap years are more important then you may think. Here's why we have them, and why they matter

Note: The video in the player above is from a previous report. This year, there’s an extra day in the calendar: February 29, 2024. That’s ...
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Netflix will no longer accept subscription payments from Apple's App store

Netflix subscribers who pay their monthly bill through Apple’s App Store will now be required to pay Netflix directly, or their account wil...
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Could Missouri's ‘stand your ground' law apply to the Super Bowl celebration shooters?

The man accused of firing the first shots at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally told authorities he felt threatened, while a second ma...
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Monday, February 26, 2024

What time does the Chicago River get dyed green for 2024?

One of Chicago’s most iconic and colorful traditions is coming up: The 2024 Chicago River dyeing. It’s one of Chicago’s most recognizable a...
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Ricki Lake shows off her 30-pound weight loss in new pic: ‘I feel amazing'

Ricki Lake is giving fans a firsthand look into her health journey. Lake shared on  Instagram  on Feb. 24 that she and her husband, Ross Bu...
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Sunday, February 25, 2024

Have a look at the whos, whats and whens of leap year through time

Leap year. It’s a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and why? Have a look at some of the numbers, hi...
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Murder charges filed in Aug. 2023 Bishop Ford shooting

Illinois State Police revealed that charges have been filed in the shooting death of 30-year-old Travon Mackie, who was killed in an express...
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Missing Wisconsin boy was left with man for ‘disciplinary reasons,' prosecutor says

The search continues for a 3-year-old boy who was reported missing from a Wisconsin home last week, while prosecutors say that the boy’s mot...
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Saturday, February 24, 2024

See the best red carpet looks from the 2024 SAG Awards

The 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards has rolled out its glamorous red carpet at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. It is t...
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Chicago police continue search for gunman who killed security guard at Family Dollar in Austin

Chicago police detectives returned to the Austin neighborhood Saturday afternoon investigating a shooting inside a Family Dollar that killed...
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Illinois judge who reversed rape conviction removed from bench after panel finds he circumvented law

An Illinois judge who sparked outrage by reversing a man’s rape conviction involving a 16-year-old girl has been removed from the bench afte...
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Friday, February 23, 2024

Elmhurst woman sheds light on experience with Stiff Person Syndrome as Celine Dion's battle raises awareness

An Elmhurst wife and mom of three teens, Moira Papp can says she has something in common with global icon Celine Dion . They both suffer fro...
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Welcome to ‘WcDonald's': New menu items, ‘immersive dining' and manga-inspired art

Your local McDonald’s might look and feel a little bit different over the next few weeks — from the “Mc” in “Donald,” all the way down to th...
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