Chicago, Illinois
Coverage of Chicago, Illinois in the Nexus archive.
- Heat dome roasts eastern US ahead of Fourth of July celebrations
A heat dome is causing extreme heat in the eastern US ahead of the Fourth of July celebrations. In Chicago, Illinois, people are using water from an open fire hydrant to cool down during the heat wave.
- ‘Heartbroken’ Lionel Richie postpones shows following illness during show
Lionel Richie postponed two shows following a hospital visit during a performance in St. Paul, Minnesota, on June 24. His June 26 and 27 shows in Chicago and Columbus were canceled, with the next scheduled performance on June 30 in Pittsburgh. Richie’s manager stated he is heartbroken but eager to return to performing, though his diagnosis remains undisclosed.
- Passenger Charged After Allegedly Attempting to Open Aircraft Doors Mid-Flight and Assaulting Traveler
A Chicago man appeared in federal court after allegedly attempting to open an emergency exit door and the flight deck door during a commercial flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Chicago, Illinois, causing the aircraft to divert to Miami. He is also accused of assaulting a traveler.
- U.S. economy is showing the strain from Iran war as nearly 3-month conflict drags on
The U.S. economy is experiencing strain from an ongoing Iran conflict that has lasted nearly three months. Despite economic pressures, Lowe's reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations, suggesting some resilience in consumer spending.
- Crop Giant Cargill Names Giordano as World-Trading Head
Cargill Inc. has named Giordano as its new head of world trading. The company is a giant in the crop industry and this move may impact their global trade operations. Cargill is known for bringing together professionals from various sectors of the food industry.
- CME Group to Launch US Dollar Overnight Repo Benchmark
CME Group Inc. is set to launch a US Dollar Overnight Repo Benchmark and will release earnings figures on February 10. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. This move is part of the company's operations.
- Australian Toll Operator Surges on Takeover Bid at A$7.4 Billion Valuation
An Australian toll operator's valuation surged to A$7.4 billion following a takeover bid. The Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge, mentioned in the article, is a key asset associated with the company.