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  • JetBlue Flight from Chicago Veers Off Runway and Onto Grass in Boston

    JetBlue Flight from Chicago Veers Off Runway and Onto Grass in Boston

    Passengers aboard a JetBlue flight landing at Boston’s Logan International Airport faced a chaotic landing on Thursday when the aircraft veered off the runway and onto the grass, according to an airport spokesperson per AP News. No injuries were reported among those on board, but the runway remained closed, on Thursday afternoon.

    According to Samantha Decker from the Massachusetts Port Authority, crew members assessed the plane, and passengers were transported to the terminal via buses. An Associated Press reporter at the scene noted that passengers were seen exiting the aircraft using stairs provided by emergency vehicles, with numerous emergency personnel present.

    The Airbus A220 was arriving from Chicago.

    “JetBlue flight 312 from Chicago to Boston veered off the runway and onto the grass after landing,”

    JetBlue said in an email.

    “We will conduct a full investigation of the incident and will work closely with the relevant authorities to understand the cause.”

    The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, with no details yet on why the plane skidded off the runway.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Chicago Police Say Officer Was ‘Unintentionally’ Shot and Killed by Partner During Foot Pursuit

    Chicago Police Say Officer Was ‘Unintentionally’ Shot and Killed by Partner During Foot Pursuit

    A Chicago police officer has sadly lost her life after being accidentally shot by her partner during a pursuit of a suspect, as reported by the NY Post.

    Krystal Rivera, 36, a four-year veteran of the force, was

    “unintentionally”

    shot shortly before 10 p.m. on Thursday. Rivera’s tactical unit attempted to stop an individual believed to be armed, leading to a chase that ended in an apartment, where they confronted another individual carrying a rifle, according to officials. Authorities later discovered three firearms at the scene, police confirmed.

    The partner was the only one who discharged a firearm, and according to a statement from city police on Friday, the

    “gunfire unintentionally struck Officer Rivera.”

    An autopsy confirmed that she was shot in the back. Rivera passed away at the hospital late Thursday, less than an hour after the shooting. She is survived by her 10-year-old daughter.

    When her colleagues transported her to the hospital in a squad car, the vehicle crashed and caught fire due to a malfunction, as reported by Police Superintendent Larry Snelling. She was then taken to the hospital in a different squad car. Police reported that the individual accused of brandishing the rifle has been taken into custody, although they did not specify the charges that may be filed against them.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Chicago Museum Director Stripped Naked on Flight While Drunk — But Keeps His $1M Position

    Chicago Museum Director Stripped Naked on Flight While Drunk — But Keeps His $1M Position

    The director of the Art Institute of Chicago was arrested in Germany last month for drunkenly stripping naked on a United Airlines flight, as reported by the NY Post. However, he will resume his position following an internal review.

    James Rondeau is scheduled to return to work on Monday after the embarrassing incident on April 18 led him to take a voluntary leave from the prestigious museum, where he earns more than $1 million annually.

    “I deeply regret this incident and the impact it has had on the museum and me and on my colleagues,”

    Rondeau said in a statement to CBS News.

    “I have dedicated the past 27 years of my professional career to the Art Institute and I am grateful to have the opportunity to continue furthering its mission.”

    Rondeau was on a flight from Chicago to Munich when he was arrested after landing for allegedly taking off his clothes during the flight while under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs.

    This embarrassing incident led the museum to start an independent investigation while he was away. Despite the controversy, museum officials believe he can continue to lead the organization.

    “Board leadership of the Art Institute of Chicago has conducted an independent investigation of this incident and is confident in James Rondeau’s leadership and ability to continue as the President and Director of the museum,”

    a spokesperson for the institution told the outlet.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Couple Was Robbed and Pepper-Sprayed by At Least 10 Suspects on Train in Chicago, Police Say

    Couple Was Robbed and Pepper-Sprayed by At Least 10 Suspects on Train in Chicago, Police Say

    Authorities are searching for at least 10 individuals believed to be involved in a robbery of a couple on a CTA Red Line train, as reported by Fox 32 Chicago. The group allegedly used pepper spray to carry out the robbery earlier this month.

    The robbery and battery occurred on the Red Line near 608 South State Street on May 7, around 11:23 p.m. in Printer’s Row, as per the Chicago Police Department.

    Police described the suspects as African American males and females, between the ages of 15 and 25 years old. Police released 14 photos of the alleged suspects however, they did not provide detailed descriptions or specify the actions each individual is accused of in connection to the robbery.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • If You Can’t Evict Them, Join Them: Homeowner Moves In With Squatters Who Refused to Vacate His Property

    If You Can’t Evict Them, Join Them: Homeowner Moves In With Squatters Who Refused to Vacate His Property

    Marco Velazquez, a Chicago homeowner, took an unusual step to reclaim his South Side property. The homeowner reportedly moved in with the very squatters occupying it.

    Velazquez was preparing to sell his house when his realtor informed him it was already inhabited. When Velazquez arrived, he found Shermaine C. Powell and her boyfriend, Codarro T. Dorsey, living there and claiming ownership.

    According to ABC 7 Chicago, the pair presented a suspicious mortgage document to justify their stay. Authorities, unable to verify the paperwork, said they were powerless to remove the couple without a civil eviction process due to Illinois law.

    Powell, already facing charges for allegedly squatting in another home, including burglary and forgery, maintained her innocence, as reported by local media.

    Frustrated by the legal stalemate, Velazquez decided to move into the house with his wife and friends, camping out in the living room while the couple stayed in a bedroom. “We stayed a whole night with them,” he told ABC.

    When the tactic failed, the squatters allegedly demanded $8,000 to leave. After negotiations, Marco Velazquez reluctantly agreed to pay $4,300 in a cash-for-keys deal.

    “I’ve heard stories, but never thought it’d happen to me,” he said.

    This case has reignited debate over Illinois’ squatter laws. A proposed bill, SB1563, dubbed the “Squatter’s Bill”, is now advancing in the state legislature. The bill aims to allow swift removal of unauthorized occupants when rightful ownership is proven.

  • Dozens of Chicago Residents Snatch $300K in Cash The Fell Off a Brinks Truck

    Dozens of Chicago Residents Snatch $300K in Cash The Fell Off a Brinks Truck

    Last week, bags filled with cash spilled from a Brinks Home Security Company truck while it was traveling through a suburb of Chicago, resulting in over $300,000 being scooped up by locals, as reported. 

    The truck’s back door opened due to “unknown” reasons as it passed through the Oak Park area on Tuesday, dropping three bags of cash onto Austin Boulevard, according to NBC.

    Brinks reported that between 50 and 100 residents took advantage of the situation, making a frenzied dash to grab the cash and fleeing the scene. The company stated that roughly $300,000 was taken from the bags. 

    The Village of Oak Park has informed the outlet that no arrests have been made.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • 21-Year-Old Suspected Serial Killer Allegedly Shot 6 Random Strangers When He Was Just 17

    21-Year-Old Suspected Serial Killer Allegedly Shot 6 Random Strangers When He Was Just 17

    A suspected serial killer is accused of shooting six random strangers in Chicago at the age of 17, with police acknowledging that there could be additional victims, per The Post. Antonio Reyes was already in police custody for a 2020 murder. Prosecutors revealed on Thursday that he is facing five new murder charges, along with four counts of attempted murder, which involve three children aged between 3 and 9.

    “None of these people had ever met Antonio Reyes before, and there’s no reason to suspect Antonio Reyes had any reason to target them,” Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke told reporters at a press conference, per USA Today. “One victim was killed when he went to the gas station to buy a pop. … Another victim was sitting in a parked car with a friend on Palm Sunday afternoon. … Another victim’s only crime was taking his family to buy a new puppy one afternoon,” she said.

    Reyes’ Previous Crimes

    The charges against Reyes, 21, relate to a series of killings that took place over nine months in 2020 on the Southwest Side of Chicago. The victims ranged in age from 16 to 31. “It’s difficult to comprehend how anyone could easily take someone’s life and especially so many in one year. … Who knows how many he may have been responsible for?”

    Reyes has been in police custody since 2021 for the murder of Luis Davalos. Davalos was shot in the head in June 2020, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times. The attempted murder charges involve the three children of one of the victims, who was killed while the kids were in his car. Following his arrest, Reyes is also accused of attempting to kill his cellmate with a shank. Those charges are still pending, according to prosecutors, as NBC reported.

    He is currently being held without bail.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

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  • Starbucks Employees Organize Strikes That May Impact Hundreds Of Stores By Christmas Eve, Reports Say

    Starbucks Employees Organize Strikes That May Impact Hundreds Of Stores By Christmas Eve, Reports Say

    Starbucks employees are set to embark on a five-day strike starting Friday to protest the stalled contract negotiations with the company, according to ABC News. The strikes will kick off in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, with the potential to expand to hundreds of stores nationwide by Christmas Eve.

    Starbucks Workers United, the union representing employees at 535 company-owned U.S. locations since 2021, claims that Starbucks has not fulfilled its commitment made in February to establish a labor agreement this year. The union is also calling on the company to address ongoing legal matters, including numerous unfair labor practice complaints filed with the National Labor Relations Board.

    The union highlighted that Starbucks’ new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol, who took office in September, could earn over $100 million in his first year. However, the company recently proposed an economic package that offers no immediate wage increases for unionized baristas and only a 1.5% increase in subsequent years, according to the union.

    “Union baristas know their value, and they’re not going to accept a proposal that doesn’t treat them as true partners,”

    said Lynne Fox, president of Workers United.

    “In a year when Starbucks invested so many millions in top executive talent, it has failed to present the baristas who make its company run with a viable economic proposal,”

    said Fatemeh Alhadjaboodi, a Starbucks barista from Texas and bargaining delegate, in a statement.

    However, Starbucks said in a statement

    “We are ready to continue negotiations to reach agreements. We need the union to return to the table.”

    Starbucks stated that it currently provides pay and benefits — including free college tuition and paid family leave — that amount to $30 per hour for baristas who work a minimum of 20 hours each week.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Attempted Armed Robber Shot and Killed By His Own Weapon, Chicago Police Say

    Attempted Armed Robber Shot and Killed By His Own Weapon, Chicago Police Say

    A man was fatally shot with his own gun during an attempted armed robbery on Saturday afternoon, as reported by ABC 7 Chicago.

    The incident occurred around 2:51 p.m. in the 1500 block of West Garfield Boulevard in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, according to Chicago police. The victim, a 43-year-old man, was targeted by the armed robber, who demanded his belongings. During the confrontation, a struggle ensued over the gun.

    The armed suspect, whose age is not known, was shot with his own weapon, as reported by Chicago police. He was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. 

    No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Teen Left Blind In One Eye After Being Targeted and Shot By Paintball Gun

    Teen Left Blind In One Eye After Being Targeted and Shot By Paintball Gun

    Sadly, a Chicago teen lost sight in one eye after a group allegedly used a high-powered paintball gun in a random Halloween attack. 19-year-old Vicky Murillo and her friend were followed by a car. The car turned around and shot paintballs at them sadly, causing the damage.

    Adrean, the victim’s older brother, said,

    “They were both on the floor, crying and screaming, their hot chocolate next to them on the floor.”

    Murillo and her friend were badly injured and bleeding on the ground until paramedics transported them to a hospital. One paintball hit Murillo’s face, damaging her eye. After emergency surgery, she still hasn’t regained vision, leaving doctors uncertain about recovery.

    The teen’s brother told ABC Chicago,

    “Unfortunately, it’s very unlikely, and if there’s any vision restored to that eye, it’s going to be extremely blurry.”

    The teen has multiple surgeries planned for her injuries. Her family is waiting to see the results and staying as hopeful as possible. Murillo expressed frustration over the senseless crime, as neighbors also reported being shot with paintballs on Halloween.

    The growing evidence from videos and matching car descriptions from neighbors has convinced Adrean that there was vindictive intent behind the attacks that resulted in his sister being hospitalized.

    Adrean is collaborating with detectives to identify the shooter believed to have caused his sister’s blindness, hoping that serious charges will be filed against the person responsible.