Chicago-area
Coverage of Chicago-area in the Nexus archive.
- Alleged victims of a Chicago-area travel agent accuse her of changing her name to scam others
A travel agent operating in the Chicago area has resurfaced to public attention. She is currently accused of lying to a judge regarding her actions. These accusations follow prior allegations concerning scams involving fake vacation packages.
- Portillo's laying off 18% of staff at Oak Brook headquarters
Portillo's announced it is laying off 18% of its employees at its corporate headquarters. The company described itself as a Chicago-area restaurant organization.
- Chicago-area woman arrested by federal agents at green card interview may be deported imminently
Airida Gould, a Chicago-area woman, was arrested by federal agents during a green card interview and faces potential imminent deportation.
- Chicago-area woman has 21 fibroids removed after years of symptoms: 'God gave me a second chance'
A Chicago-area woman had 21 fibroids removed after years of experiencing symptoms such as persistent bloating, heavy bleeding, and an enlarged abdomen. She emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis, which she credits for her recovery and calls it a second chance at life.
- Supreme Court will consider striking down assault weapons bans, in Connecticut and the Chicago-area
The Supreme Court will consider appeals to strike down bans on AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Connecticut and the Chicago area. The decision to take up the cases was announced by the justices.
- Supreme Court will consider striking down assault weapons bans in Chicago-area, Connecticut
The Supreme Court will review whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often termed assault weapons, in the Chicago-area and Connecticut violate the Second Amendment. The Court, which has previously expanded gun rights, is considering the constitutionality of these restrictions.
- Supreme Court will consider striking down assault weapons bans, in Connecticut and the Chicago-area
The Supreme Court will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. The case involves challenges to such bans in Connecticut and the Chicago-area.
- Chicago-area man sexually assaulted, beat, kidnapped girlfriend, prosecutors say
A northwest suburban man was accused of sexually assaulting, beating, and kidnapping his girlfriend, among several other abuses. Prosecutors allege the crimes occurred in the Chicago area.
- Chicago weather: Weekend sunshine gives way to dangerous heat
Chicago-area residents can expect pleasant weather through the weekend before an extended stretch of dangerous heat arrives next week.
- More Chicago-area rideshare drivers reinstated after investigation into deactivation complaints
More Chicago-area Uber drivers were reinstated following an investigation into complaints about their deactivation. The investigation addressed concerns regarding driver account deactivations.