Lucas Durden

Guest Writer

lucas.durden@chicagomorningstar.com

Chicago is getting closer to eliminating tip pay

In Chicago, servers who depend mostly on gratuities may disappear by the end of the decade. Why it matters: Tipped work…

7 months ago

Chicago Mayor: Some migrants may be relocated to tent “base camps”

In order to get migrants out of police stations before winter, Chicago's mayor Brandon Johnson is erecting large tents that…

8 months ago

While covering robberies, a TV news team in Chicago was held up and robbed at gunpoint

This week in Chicago, a television news team was held up at gunpoint while covering a wave of robberies that…

8 months ago

The careless no-cash bail statute in Illinois prioritizes offenders over victims

Illinois will soon be the first state in the nation to totally abolish cash bail according to a decision by…

9 months ago

In a recent poll, 50% of respondents supported arming Ukraine

Half of the respondents in a new poll said they support the U.S. sending weapons to Ukraine as the country’s…

11 months ago

Better safeguards are required for air travel

The Biden administration recently proposed new rules to protect air travelers against flight cancellations and delays. The proposed changes involve…

12 months ago

Patrick Beverley Makes Fun of LeBron James Following His Startling Injury Comeback

After missing 13 games and raising concerns that he might be sidelined for the remainder of the season, LeBron James…

1 year ago

An individual from Rockford was given a 10-year prison sentence for robbing banks in Rockford and Belvidere

ROCKFORD — A federal judge has sentenced a Rockford man to a total of 10 years in federal prison for…

1 year ago

Before she passed away, a woman who was stabbed on a Chicago train platform identified her assailant

Samantha Maldonado, 26, was stabbed repeatedly on the Chicago Transit Authority’s Adams and Wabash platform. Her ex-boyfriend, Alejandro Arellano, has…

1 year ago

Chicago Bears to open the bidding on the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft

INDIANAPOLIS -- Justin Fields has created enough value to allow the Chicago Bears to open the bidding on the No.…

1 year ago

Ukrainian cancer surgeons have to work with no light on

KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — Dr. Oleh Duda, a cancer surgeon at a hospital in Lviv, Ukraine, was in the middle…

1 year ago

Russia TV Questions Whether Putin Has Any Decent Nuclear Weapons

A leading Russian propagandist is openly questioning whether Russia has proper nuclear weapons to confront the West. On air Wednesday…

2 years ago

Danieli designated an international sponsor of war

Ukraine's state-watch National Agency on Corruption Prevention has declared Italy-based company Danieli, one of the world leaders in the production of steel…

2 years ago

Shipwreck Found in Mississippi River

BATON ROUGE, La. — A shipwreck has emerged along the banks of the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as…

2 years ago

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stoked U.S. nuclear fears

At a moment when the global COVID-19 pandemic is finally loosening its grip on the public consciousness as an object…

2 years ago

Migrants sent to Chicago as response to migrant crisis

The immigrants were sent to Chicago as part of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's response to the migrant crisis at the…

2 years ago

Chicago welcomes Venture Summit Future-of-Food

World Business Chicago is hosting a new food innovation summit at the end of the month. Called Chicago Venture Summit…

2 years ago

Chicago’s airport to enforce masking despite a federal judge’s ruling

Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport will continue to enforce masking despite multiple airlines dropping their requirements following a federal judge’s ruling.…

2 years ago

Shedd Aquarium to Renovate on $500M Project

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium says it will start work in 2022 on a $500 million project to “renovate the aquarium, add educational and…

2 years ago

iMessage no longer secure? New update shocks 2 billion users

Apple’s iMessage is considered to be a secured way of exchanging information, just like secret conversations in Telegram and Facebook…

2 years ago

Underage Suspected in September Stabbing Death in Schaumburg Arrested by Police Detectives

According to Schaumburg Police Department, Police Detectives arrested a 17-year-old male suspect at his residence without incident and brought him…

2 years ago

Iran blames foreign country for cyberattack on petrol stations

Iran has said a foreign country was behind a cyberattack that paralysed its petrol distribution network on Tuesday. A group…

3 years ago

Study Shows JJC’s Impact on Local Economy

Joliet Junior College operations supported approximately $128.7 million in economic output for the region in Fiscal Year 2020, according to…

3 years ago

Joliet Slammers Announce Front Office Changes

The Joliet Slammers are excited to announce several front office changes as they close out the 2021 season and begin…

3 years ago

Slammers defeat Boomers

JOLIET, IL - A rainy night for game two of the Slammers/Boomers series got underway after a slight rain delay.…

3 years ago

ComEd Electric Vehicle and Equipment Planning Survey

Illinois has aggressive climate goals that set targets for decarbonization across all sectors and industries. The climate crisis has also…

3 years ago

Slammers rally to beat thunderbolts

JOLIET, IL - After a defeat in the last series, the Slammers were eager to kick off this three game…

3 years ago

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