Newark police shot man in struggle over possibly stolen car, NJ attorney general says
Newark police shot a man on Monday night after struggling with him behind the wheel of an allegedly stolen SUV, according to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin’s office. As of Tuesday, the man was in critical condition, authorities said….
Jamestown to acquire Atlanta subsidiary of North American Properties
Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta is part of the Jamestown acquisition of the Atlanta subsidiary of North American Properties. (Courtesy Jamestown) Real estate investment and management firm Jamestown announced Tuesday that it will acquire the Atlanta subsidiary of North American…
A Movement, Not a Moment—NYC Council’s Future is Women-Led
“A potential backslide in 2025 would not only undermine our progress, but also stall momentum toward achieving long-term gender equity in political leadership at all levels of government.” Gerardo Romo/NYC Council Media Unit City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams with fellow…
Lower Manhattan groups make last-ditch effort to stop Beth Israel Hospital closure
A Manhattan judge has removed one of the last legal obstacles to closing Mount Sinai’s Beth Israel Hospital, a 130-year-old medical center that serves a large swath of Lower Manhattan. Judge Nicholas Moyne on Monday dismissed a lawsuit that had…
Wife of GOP congressional candidate helped by white supremacists during mayoral campaign
Republican Tommy Hanson, left, is challenging U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley for Illinois’ 5th Congressional District seat. The wife of a Republican congressional candidate seeking to represent a large swath of the Northwest suburbs accepted help from white supremacists when she…
Former Drew Peterson attorney wants contempt case moved out of Will County
Joel Brodsky talks with the judge during his hearing at the Will County Courthouse on April 1, 2024, in Joliet. Gary Middendorf/Shaw Local News Network A former lawyer for convicted killer Drew Peterson had a testy exchange with a judge…
Dunwoody city council denounces comments on diversity hiring
Support local news in ATL The Dunwoody City Council recognized two Dunwoody Police Officers, Lt. Jason Dove (fourth from left) and Sgt. Anwar Selah (fourth from right) for their security efforts at the city’s Lemonade Days event. (Photo supplied by…
Get a taste from ‘The Bear’ at The Graceful Ordinary
The Graceful Ordinary is teaming up with chef Rob Levitt of Publican Quality Meats for a limited-time burger that will be on the restaurants late-night bar menu. Levitt was featured on season two of “The Bear” on FX. Courtesy of…
NYCHA Selects Bushwick’s Hylan Houses to Vote on Funding Model This Fall
A Notice of Vote was sent to residents at Hylan Houses this month, making the complex the fifth public housing development asked to vote on the future of their homes. The 30-day voting period is expected to begin on Nov….
Applications to carry guns in NYC, NJ are surging
Applications for permits to carry guns have spiked in both New York City and New Jersey since the U.S. Supreme Court ordered New York and other states with strict regulations to make it easier for people to arm themselves in…
On eve of DNC, Republicans are gathering in Woodstock for Pro-Trump rally
Texas delegates cheer during the Republican National Convention, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Republicans from across the Chicago region and beyond are expected to converge on the McHenry County Fairgrounds in Woodstock Sunday for a…
UAW files federal charges against Trump and Musk for worker intimidation
click to enlarge Shutterstock A United Auto Workers rally in downtown Detroit last year. The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has filed federal labor charges against former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, accusing them of attempting to intimidate…
Bocado reopening with a new menu of steak, pasta, and pizza in Sandy Springs
Lobster roll and tomato bisque. (Provided by Bocado) After closing at Avalon in Alpharetta at the end of 2023, Bocado returns to the metro Atlanta dining scene in September. Located at Powers Ferry Village in Sandy Springs, this latest version…
Early Addition: Joe Biden's war on customer service lines that don't let you talk to a person
Because the outgoing president wants to burnish his legacy with a ban on having to press "1" then "5" and then hold, here are your early links: How to get your lost stuff back, broken Equinox elevator still broken, portal…
Bake through literature: A culinary journey through books
August is the perfect time to experiment in the kitchen! Escape the Atlanta heat by trying these dishes from the pages of your favorite books. From breakfast to lunch to dinner to dessert, you can bake your way through literature. Credit:…
Furniture store claims portion of former Sears store at Woodfield Mall
Zellano Home Furniture has moved into the lower level of the former Sears store at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, but a marketing plan shows the possibility of four tenants sharing the floor below Primark. Eric Peterson/epeterson@dailyherald.com Zellano Home Furniture,…
Skylar Hendrix’s resilience and perseverance shine in Taekwondo competition
Skylar Hendrix, left, competes in a taekwondo competition earlier this year. (Provided by Sydney Adams) Skylar Hendrix has shown a competitive drive in training and competition for her chosen sport, Taekwondo, not even letting broken bones slow her down. Her…
Like ‘Comic Con for sports’ — Fanatics Fest at Javits Center this weekend
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson meeting face-to-face for a press conference. Meet-and-greets and autograph sessions with Henrik Lundqvist, David Ortiz and Peyton Manning. A panel where Spike Lee and Ben Stiller join current and former Knicks Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart…
Trash hauler won coveted garbage pickup rights after donating to Mayor Adams’ campaign
New York City’s campaign watchdog is scrutinizing a series of donations to Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign by owners and employees of a Queens waste hauling company that later won a set of coveted licenses from the sanitation department. Campaign…
Retail caregiver cannabis business in metro Detroit to support
Caregiver dispensaries are invariably mom-and-pop establishments with their own grow operations. They tend to fly in the face of Big Weed, and while we don’t want to knock anyone’s entrepreneurial hustle we also don’t want a bunch of assholes flooding…
Senior QB Plumb looks to make the most of his final season with St. Charles North
Ethan Plumb knows that his time at St. Charles North has been a privilege. Not only has he been able to spend his first three seasons playing at the varsity level against some of the best teams in the state,…
UGA safety measures updated for new academic year after Laken Riley’s murder
University of Georgia students are returning to class this week for the start of the first new academic year since the on-campus murder of nursing student Laken Riley in February. The Arch with the North Campus sidewalk and the Holmes-Hunter…
Investor buying Wauconda’s original village hall
Rendering of a possible re-use of the former Wauconda village hall. Built in 1907, the building at 100 N. Main St., would be refurbished as a condition of the pending sale. Courtesy of village of Wauconda The pending sale of…
Barrington’s back at it after reaching 8A semifinals; Lake Zurich eyes 8th straight playoffs
It is a labor of love. Ask any high school football player and that’s what they will tell you. And after an off-season of weight and speed training and a summer of camps and 7-on-7s, that love has come to…
New York state judge throws Robert F. Kennedy Jr. off presidential ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is off the New York presidential ballot, at least for now. New York State Supreme Court Justice Christina Ryba of Albany decided against the independent candidate late Monday, ruling that the Westchester County address of a…
DNC volunteers getting front-row seat to history
Retired social studies teacher Cindy Vogt of Arlington Heights is a Democratic National Convention neighborhood ambassador. She’s recruited nearly 200 people to apply as volunteers for the DNC, which opens next week in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com After years of…
Libertyville board to consider revised plan for Liberty Theater site
The Libertyville village board Tuesday will consider revised elements for the proposed redevelopment of the Liberty Theater property at 708 N. Milwaukee Ave., the northern gateway to downtown. Courtesy of Village of Libertyville The Libertyville village board Tuesday will consider…
Alternative hair, local art slated for soon-to-open Palatine salon
Cassie Hamel, owner of Little Broken Things, plans to open a hair salon with an art gallery wall in downtown Palatine. Steve Zalusky/szalusky@dailyherald.com A hair salon with an artistic spin is about to open in downtown Palatine. Hair plus…
Bankrupt Badcock Home Furniture closing all Georgia stores
A Florida-based furniture chain that has been a fixture in Georgia and other southeastern states for more than a century is going out of business. Badcock Home Furniture & More, with more than two dozen locations in Georgia, announced on…
New schools hires: Pa. license design reactions; Bike lane parking permits
Philly schools are welcoming 800 new teachers, counselors and staff this week at School of the Future for its annual new hire orientation, amid a national teacher shortage and educator challenges ranging from poverty to mental health and ongoing issues of student homelessness that…
¿Cuánto se calcula que pagaron en impuestos los inmigrantes indocumentados en 2022?
Un reciente informe del Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, una organización sin fines de lucro que analiza política tributaria en los Estados Unidos, calcula que los inmigrantes indocumentados pagaron $96,700 millones en impuestos federales, estatales y locales en 2022….
Council for Quality Growth celebrates sold-out housing conference
From left: Doug Hooker, Ramsey Cohen, Tobias Peter, Maribeth Feke, Mayor Knox White, Ann Hanlon, Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson, Chairwoman Lisa Cupid, Michael Paris.(Courtesy Council for Quality Growth) The Council for Quality Growth hosted more than 400 attendees at City Springs to…
Radio, Music & Film Summit returns to Georgia Aug. 16-18
Actor Emmanuel Lewis, who will appear at the Radio, Music & Film Summit (Photo by Ebonice Atkins). The second annual Radio, Music & Film Summit will run in Hapeville, Ga. from Aug. 16-18. The event is put on by the…
New York’s Reparations Commission Starts Its Work
The commission will have 12 months from the date of its first meeting to issue a report with recommended actions to provide reparations to Black New Yorkers, to address the long-standing effects of the legacy of slavery. New York is…
‘Ghost plates’ increase by 30%, costing NYC up to $200M a year, report finds
The number of vehicles with unreadable license plates evading tolls and traffic fines has increased by 30% since April, costing the city up to $200 million annually, according to a new report. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, who issued the…
SEPTA Key glitch kept riders from buying passes and fares
Update, 8/12/24, 3 p.m.: SEPTA says the problem has been fixed after a software update by Conduent. The agency is continuing to evaluate the cost in lost revenue. SEPTA’s often-troubled Key payment system hit another glitch Monday morning that kept…
See where NYC’s hottest bus stops are, according to NASA and transit advocates
Some bus stops in New York City can be nearly 15 degrees hotter than their cooler counterparts during the summer, and the hottest stops tend to be in low-income communities with predominantly people of color — particularly in Queens and…
NJ lawmaker demands refunds for transit riders amid Amtrak, NJ Transit meltdowns
A New Jersey congressmember said he wants Amtrak and NJ Transit to issue refunds to riders when their travels on the public transit systems get disrupted. Frequent delays and suspended service have left thousands of riders in the New York…
U.S. athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware that medalled
The Paris Olympic Games came to a close on Sunday, and Team USA topped the overall standings with a total of 126 medals: 40 gold, 44 silver and 42 bronze. Athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware contributed a lot…
Boys & Girls Club of Elgin receives $1 million federal grant for club house improvements
Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg presents a $1 million federal grant for club house building improvements to officials and staff of the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin Monday. Eric Peterson/epeterson@dailyherald.com The Boys & Girls Club of Elgin…
Michigan Renaissance Festival returns with new attractions for 45th anniversary
It’s that time of year again for all of the fantasy fans, history lovers, and cosplayers to visit the magical world that is the Michigan Renaissance Festival. The beloved annual tradition, founded in 1979, is known for its eclectic collection…
Man indicted for allegedly murdering Manhattan woman, hiding her body in sleeping bag
The man accused of killing 31-year-old Manhattanite Yazmeen Williams and disposing of her body in a sleeping bag on a sidewalk in Kips Bay last month pleaded not guilty on Monday to multiple charges. A grand jury indicted 55-year-old Chad…
Two restaurants coming to The Fountains in Carol Stream
Carol Stream’s former Bulldog Ale House, 1021 Fountain View Drive, will be converted to a Fozzy’s Bar & Grill location with a projected November opening. Dave Oberhelman/doberhelman@dailyherald.com Carol Stream residents can look forward to two new restaurants coming to…
First day of school festivities include kickoff of Conant High School’s 60th anniversary
Teachers toss leis to students as they stream into Conant High School on their first day of classes Monday in Hoffman Estates. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com Students returned to a grand entrance on their first day of classes Monday at James…
Community-driven project aims to name every Detroit neighborhood
click to enlarge Shutterstock An ariel view of Detroit’s Dexter-Linwood neighborhood. Detroit’s neighborhoods are as complex and rich as the city’s history. But not everyone agrees on neighborhood names, and the process for identifying those areas is often made without…
Brookhaven man killed in hit-and-run on Buford Highway
A 23-year-old man died steps from his home on Buford Highway after being struck by a vehicle on Aug. 8. The incident occurred at 3397 Buford Highway near the intersection of Briarwood Road. The driver of a silver Lexus linked…
Extra Extra: Olympic breaking was fun while it lasted
Because the Bronx-born art form was one and done as an Olympic sport, here are your afternoon links: "Seinfeld" night at the Cyclones game, a congestion pricing hater in the wild, Morgan Stanley interns surveyed about what's cool these days…
Former UFO Factory, now dubbed UFO Bar, is hosting a grand opening this weekend
Popular Corktown bar and music venue UFO Factory closed in June, but it’s making a comeback this weekend as UFO Bar — with new ownership and, hopefully, a similar vibe. The spot posted to Instagram on Monday to announce that…
MARTA Police investigate fatal shooting at Arts Center station
MARTA Police are investigating the fatal shooting at the Arts Center MARTA station on Sunday night. According to officials, a MARTA security guard heard gunshots around 9 p.m. and then found the victim with a gunshot wound in the bus…
NYPD officer arrested for fleeing Brooklyn car crash he was involved in, police say
Police have arrested an NYPD officer who they say fled the scene of a Brooklyn car crash without reporting it while on-duty. Michael Cruz was involved in a car crash where someone was hurt in the NYPD’s 88th Precinct, a…