Good morning, Chicago.
Just a few generations ago, flying was a marvel to most Chicagoans. They caught “aviationitis” and loved to watch fantastical flying machines soar over the lakefront.
That love affair continued to 1959 when water skiers, games and a diving competition filled the lineup for the city’s first air and water show, which was a celebration for kids in the Chicago Park District’s day camp program. It was produced for just $88.
Almost 65 years later, organizers expect about 2 million people at lakefront beaches to watch aerobatic feats in the sky and simulated rescue operations in the water.
Here’s what to know about this year’s Chicago Air and Water Show: how to get to the lakefront (or avoid it), weather conditions, what to expect and more.
And here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.
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Light pollution coupled with the Canadian wildfires is making stargazing increasingly difficult in the Chicago area, enthusiasts say. They’re calling on the city and others to curb light pollution or risk missing out on a starry night sky.
President Joe Biden focuses on factory jobs in Wisconsin, ignoring latest Trump indictment
On the heels of a fourth indictment for Donald Trump, President Joe Biden focused on manufacturing jobs in a speech at a Wisconsin factory — putting his ideas for growth up against his Republican rivals in a bid to win over voters in a key state in next year’s presidential election.
“It’s really kind of basic: we just decided to invest in America again,” Biden said. “That’s what it’s all about.”
Biden declares federal disaster over damage from storms earlier this summer
Discover Financial stock falls nearly 10% as CEO resigns amid compliance issues
Shares of Riverwoods-based Discover Financial Services fell nearly 10% Tuesday after the company announced the sudden resignation of CEO Roger Hochschild amid compliance issues.
Last month, the company disclosed a long-running credit card “misclassification” that resulted in higher charges for certain merchants and merchant acquirers — financial institutions that process credit and debit card transactions
Cook County Democrats endorse for state’s attorney and go against incumbent for court clerk
After open spats over party loyalty, the Cook County Democratic Party voted to back Clayton Harris III in the open race to succeed Kim Foxx as Cook County state’s attorney and Mariyana Spyropoulos to take on incumbent Circuit Court Clerk Iris Martinez, a fellow Democrat.
For Cook County circuit court clerk, the party bucked both the incumbent and Preckwinkle’s choice, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Eira Corral Sepúlveda. Instead, they chose to endorse Spyropoulos, another MWRD commissioner.
Prosecutors offer glimpse into normally secret grand jury proceedings during Tim Mapes perjury trial
Tim Mapes was just minutes into his grand jury testimony in Chicago’s federal courthouse two years ago when a prosecutor warned that even though Mapes had been granted immunity, he could still be prosecuted for lying.
“You understand you are under oath and you are obligated to tell the truth,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Bhachu said near the beginning of the March 31, 2021, inquiry.
“Yes sir,” Mapes replied.
On Tuesday, the future was now, as federal prosecutors began playing the audio of Mapes’ grand jury testimony in his own perjury trial, where he stands accused of lying to protect his longtime boss, the once-powerful Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Listen to Tim Mapes’ 2021 grand jury testimony
Former top Michael Madigan aide on trial: What you need to know — and what’s next for Tim Mapes
Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts gear up for joint practices
After weeks of lining up against the Chicago Bears offensive line during training camp, Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings figures he knows exactly what he’s going to get from center Cody Whitehair, and vice versa.
Chicago Bulls fans got a first glimpse at the road map of the 2023-24 NBA season Tuesday as the league announced the schedule for the first In-Season Tournament.
Montana Hi-Line road trip: A slice of big sky country you won’t see on ‘Yellowstone’
Recently, western Montana and cities such as Bozeman are experiencing a surge in popularity because of the wildly successful drama “Yellowstone” and its prequels, “1883? and “1923.”
But some of Montana’s most intriguing areas are those that remain untouched by the limelight. The Hi-Line is one of them.
Ever make a collage? Of course you did, as a kid. Now let the professionals show you how it’s done.
Whatever definition you might have of collage, you will have your understanding expanded and your appreciation heightened by observing a stunning exhibition titled “BOP! Adventures in Collage” at the Dime Gallery, writes Rick Kogan.
