Good Morning! This update was generated March 14 2025 07:00:00. Here is a technology joke for you: Why did the computer go to the doctor?
Because it had a virus!.
The current conditions in Mount Prospect are overcast with a temperature of 49°F. The high today will reach around 52°F while tonight’s low will be about 46°F. In the next 24 hours, light rain is expected around noon with a 22% chance of precipitation. Tomorrow’s forecast includes temperatures ranging from a high of 74°F with a few clouds to a low of 68°F with overcast clouds.
In recent news in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, a male, age 25, was arrested by Huntley Police and charged with possession of child pornography. Woodstock Male was convicted of public indecency after exposing himself to a woman at Planet Fitness. Wheaton Police reported no gun and no threat at Wheaton North High School after a search of the school based on a witness report. Burbank Police in California provided tips for preventing “key cloner” vehicle thefts which they are experiencing as a trend. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies successfully deescalated an armed man in a crisis situation in unincorporated Lake Villa. In Chicago, a hit-and-run pedestrian crime left a woman in critical condition at Irving Park Rd and Marmora Ave. Moving on to other news, the Chicago Bears are reportedly considering Arlington Heights as their new home. Governor Pritzker vows to fight as the Trump administration begins dismantling the Department of Education. In Arlington Heights, a jury awards $10.5 million to the husband of a crash victim. A real estate company withdraws its plan for an apartment building in downtown Des Plaines. Warren and Benet high schools’ boys basketball teams are eyeing history in Champaign. Mount Prospect now serves “triangle” restaurants with valet parking. A carnivore’s paradise, Wild Fork, opens a location in Buffalo Grove. Authorities seek help locating an Antioch woman who was last heard from nearly a month ago. In other news, WGN Morning News will host a live St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Bourbon Street. A plane caught fire at Denver airport, resulting in 12 people being taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Severe weather is expected on Friday with a timeline and details provided. Owners of condos in Park Ridge are still waiting for new condos nearly 3 years after a fire. Pope Francis receives cake and glad tidings on the 12th anniversary of his papacy while hospitalized but with improving condition. CTA will soon enhance the city’s efforts to ticket drivers for blocking bus and bike lanes with six smart buses. The Right to Play Act aims to lift IHSA restrictions on high school athletes in club sports. Moving on, a man is accused of killing his Glenview housemate and allegedly firing a dozen shots while the victim slept. Stocks fell as Trump’s trade war overshadows good news. The Chicago Bears are reportedly signing a former Commanders wide receiver in free agency. Schumer plans to advance GOP funding bill to avoid government shutdown. A 4-year-old girl is recovering after falling from a 10th-floor window on the South Side. A Geneva man accused of attempted murder allegedly sat on a woman’s chest while covering her mouth and nose. The Chicago school board discusses a $139 million budget amendment for pensions and contracts. Trump’s proposed tariff threatens the European wine industry and Chicago restaurants. Halas Hall is energized, but it’s different than last year. Furthermore, the husband of a woman fatally struck by a dump truck in Arlington Heights in 2022 is awarded $10.5 million. Police share photos of four individuals wanted in connection with a weekend shooting in Streeterville. An artist healing from heart surgery uses the journey as inspiration for a vibrant collection. Family and Antioch police seek the whereabouts of a woman who has been missing nearly a month. Dean Reviews two movies, “Black Bag” and “The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie.” An American Airlines plane was evacuated in Denver after a fire aboard. Reports of the Social Security Administration eliminating phone service are inaccurate. Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices, but the US is hesitant. Southwest Airlines frequent flyers react to the end of “bags fly free.” Migrant crossings are down 94 percent, the lowest number ever recorded. A megastorm is forecasted to bring blizzards, tornadoes, flooding, and even fires across much of the US. An Ohio company recalls 15,000 cases of oyster crackers while Trader Joe’s recalls 61K sparkling water bottles. Farmers sue the Trump administration over halted IRA grants. A third MLB hat was pulled over accidental vulgarity as others sell for hundreds online. Nearly half of Americans say the economy is worsening according to a poll. Huntley man accused of child porn possession is now facing felony charges. ICE is looking for more space. Putin responds to ceasefire proposal. An embalmer is charged with castrating a sex offender’s corpse in Texas. The EPA announces a rollback of environmental regulations. Trump makes a remark about a potential third term during an event with the Irish prime minister. A Las Vegas Strip hotel will be redesigned by reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump. A person was shot while boarding a CTA bus on the South Side. Bill Snyder reports that snowfall is down 21 inches for the season. Democrats speak out against a funding bill ahead of Senate vote. Illinois educators react to the dismantling of the Department of Education, vowing to protect their children. Trump threatens a 200% tariff on European wine. The South Branch Beaver officially has a name. The fate of student loans is uncertain if the Department of Education is dismantled. T-Mobile announces a $5 per line increase for customers starting next month. A lawsuit accuses a man of killing and eating patients at an SC mental health facility. The death of a Columbine survivor is classified as a homicide according to a coroner report. Pete Buttigieg declines a Senate run in Michigan.OpenAI has called on the US government to ban DeepSeek, a technology it considers “state-subsidized” and “state-controlled”. Meanwhile, AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 series launch is facing challenges due to inflated prices by retailers. In the world of cybersecurity, TechRadar explores how cybercriminals exploit the human brain with scams. On the gaming front, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 is under development, and the soundtrack for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 is already looking excellent. In other technology news, Wix has partnered with Printful for in-house print-on-demand tools, and Mercedes-Benz has introduced the new Google Gemini-powered Superscreen for EV infotainment. Additionally, the complexity of IT systems is posing security risks for businesses, CEOs fear losing their jobs if they can’t deliver on AI, and the role of automation in achieving sustainability goals is being explored. Moving on to other news, the UK government’s secret iCloud backdoor order has triggered a civil rights challenge, and the Trump family is reportedly in talks to acquire a stake in Binance’s US arm. SoftBank has purchased an old Sharp plant in Japan for its OpenAI collaboration. Other stories include Waymo’s parking ticket troubles, anti-aging initiatives, and AI model releases by Sesame and Y Combinator-backed startup Flock Safety. Additionally, Android is adding Auracast support for hearing aids, Oracle is a top choice for helping run TikTok, and Facebook now allows creators to get paid for views on Stories. In the world of consumer technology, Engadget covers the MacBook Air M4 review, the best GPS running watches, laptops for college students, and the trailer for the game “F1” featuring Brad Pitt. Apple reportedly plans to add live-translation features to AirPods, while Epic Games is bringing Fortnite to Arm-based Windows systems. Other stories include the upcoming Microsoft Copilot AI assistant for gamers, FCC’s creation of a new Council for National Security, and the release of the Half-Life 2 RTX demo. Finally, the Engadget team shares their favorite productivity tools, Meta attempts to block a former employee’s book about Facebook, and the latest updates on iPhone models, AirPods Pro, and Samsung microSD cards are highlighted.That’s all for today! Have a great day!
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