Good Morning! This update was generated April 18 2025 07:00:02. Here is a technology joke for you: Why was the math book sad?
Because it had too many problems..
Currently in Mount Prospect, the temperature is 62°F with broken clouds and a gentle breeze. The high for today is expected to reach 63°F. Tonight, the temperature will drop to around 56°F with overcast clouds.
In the next 24 hours, light rain is forecasted to start around 9:00 pm tonight and continue into the early hours of tomorrow morning. The chance of precipitation is around 68%. Tomorrow, expect a high temperature of 67°F with more light rain showers continuing throughout the day.
There have been several recent incidents in and around Chicago. In Arlington Heights, there was a crash with injuries at the intersection of Arlington Heights Rd and Lillian Ave. In Schaumburg, a woman suffered a superficial gunshot wound in her own home from a gun fired across the street. Village officials are considering safety measures and road passage after a hands-off protest on April 5th, with a second protest planned for April 19th. In downtown Arlington, the Arlington Alfresco program has helped keep the area thriving. In Naperville, Barnes & Noble is nearing its return to downtown. A veteran Wheeling police officer passed away during a law enforcement conference. A pedestrian was killed in Wood Dale. Parents are suing an Arlington Heights school district and a former nurse over misappropriated meds. In Long Grove, four men have been charged in connection with a residential burglary.
Additionally, there have been various national and international news stories. A gunman at Florida State University used his deputy mother’s former service weapon to kill two people and wound six others. The threat of storms accompanies the warmest temperatures yet in 2025. Ronnie Woo Woo, the famous Cubs fan, is fighting through health challenges and working on his return to Wrigley Field. A former Arlington Heights school nurse faces a lawsuit over the alleged misuse of prescription drugs. The Chicago Bulls’ end-of-year press conference focused on free agency, the draft, and youth development. Star Wars fans in Japan were excitedly waving lightsabers as an upcoming film was announced. Facebook is sending out $40 payments to users over a “Like button” issue. The Trump administration plans to cut 90% of the CFPB in the latest round of layoffs. Programs credited with reducing gun violence in Chicago were highlighted in a report. US strikes on a Yemeni oil port have reportedly killed 38 people, the deadliest attack under the Trump administration. The IHSA upholds its policy on transgender athletes and seeks clarity on a state conflict with a Trump order. Maryland Senator Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador amid a court fight over his return to the US. A man has been charged with a hate crime in an attack on two Jewish students at DePaul University.
Overall, there have been a range of incidents and events in and around Chicago, both locally and nationally.A critical security flaw in Erlang/OTP has been identified and experts are urging users to install patches immediately. Google could potentially face a breakup after being found guilty of illegal ad tech monopolies. The iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra have been praised for their technological capabilities. However, the upcoming iPhone 18 is expected to have a major performance boost but also potential price hikes. In technology news, OpenAI pursued the acquisition of Cursor maker before entering talks to buy Windsurf for $3 billion. Defense tech company Theseus has received funding from Y Combinator and the US Special Forces. OpenAI has launched Flex processing for cheaper, slower AI tasks. Holocene, a carbon removal startup, has been acquired by oil and gas giant Occidental. Walmart’s online store experienced issues and was temporarily down. A tiny startup is looking to challenge Wasabi, iDrive, and BackBlaze with a sovereign EU cloud storage solution. In other news, a judge ruled that Google illegally monopolized adtech, which could lead to a potential breakup. The Morning After newsletter reported that crosswalks are being hacked to imitate tech billionaires. Engadget answered a reader’s question on how to keep electronics from dying while traveling. They also provided a list of the best password managers for 2025 and the best SSDs for PS5. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has significantly reduced its number of employees. The Pacific Rim prequel series is reportedly going to be available on Amazon. Sonos is offering a 25% discount on select refurbished gear.That’s all for today! Have a great day!
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