Cook County driver jabbed by needle attached to gas pump nozzle
CHICAGO RIDGE – A driver filling his vehicle with gas in Chicago Ridge on Monday reported to authorities that he was injured by a needle attached to the pump nozzle. Authorities say there was an unknown
Dr. Fauci announces the Omicron variant has been detected in U.S. for the first time, with confirmed case in California
Public health official and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci confirmed on Wednesday that the first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been identified in the United States. Speaking during a White
Stacey Abrams announces bid for Georgia governor in 2022
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams announced on Wednesday that she will launch a campaign for governor of Georgia in 2022. Abrams shared a video saying she would make another run for the office “because opportunity in our state
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo likely out at least 4 weeks due to thumb surgery
The Miami Heat franchise announced on Wednesday that star center Bam Adebayo will undergo surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb. In a statement, the Heat said Adebayo suffered the injury during
WTA suspends tournaments in China due to Peng Shuai allegations
The Women’s Tennis Association announced on Wednesday that it will not hold tournaments in China in response to the country’s handling of star player Peng Shuai’s sexual assault allegations. The suspension also applies to tournaments held in
See the trailer for the Sex and the City revival ‘And Just Like That…’
HBO Max’s new trailer for “And Just Like That…”, the revival of “Sex and the City,” reveals where Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and the rest of her friends are more than 11 years after we last
Princeton to extend days allowed for leaf burning
PRINCETON – Princeton will be allowing residents a few more opportunities to burn leaves this year. The city announced that they will extend the burning window date to December 12th. No burning will be allowed
Elton John releases ‘Lockdown Sessions’ documentary
Elton John has releasing a documentary based on his recent Lockdown Sessions album. Inside The Lockdown Sessions, an exclusive feature with Apple Music, documents the making of John’s new music during the lockdown and includes a three-part,
Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ to premiere Dec. 16
Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett will perform together as part of a new installment of MTV Unplugged, which will premiere on Dec. 16 at 9 p.m. EST. The duo will perform stripped down versions of songs from
State Treasurer begins campaign to return lost war medals
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Treasurer has announced a campaign to try to locate the owners of important unclaimed property, Purple Heart medals. Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs says that eleven Purple Hearts are being held by the