Good Morning! This update was generated April 29 2025 07:00:00. Here is a technology joke for you: Why do programmers prefer dark mode?
Because light attracts bugs!.
The current weather in Mount Prospect shows clear skies with a temperature of 73°F, feeling like 73°F due to a wind speed of 20 mph. The high for today is expected to reach 74°F, and tonight’s low will be around 61°F. Over the next 24 hours, light rain is expected tomorrow at 3:00 PM with a temperature of 69°F. The forecast for tomorrow shows overcast clouds with temperatures ranging from a low of 54°F to a high of 64°F.
In recent news in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, mug shots of convicted criminal foreign deported nationals were displayed on the North Lawn of the White House. A Rolling Meadows police sergeant was arrested in Elgin after discharging a firearm in a traffic dispute near I-90/Route 25. Community support is rallying behind a U-46 teacher in urgent need of a kidney. The Rolling Meadows police sergeant is now on leave after his arrest in a road rage shooting. A cyberattack has affected DuPage courts and sheriff offices. Chicago sports continue to be tough to watch, as seasons change. Mundelein Mayor Steve Lentz is being honored as he prepares to leave office. Western Michigan’s journey to the top of collegiate hockey is being celebrated. In Algonquin, a resident suffered serious burns after a cooking mishap in a garage. Outgoing West Chicago Mayor was saluted in an emotional farewell. A man has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of a Glendale Heights woman in Chicago. On the traffic front, there is a shutdown of the inbound Edens Expressway at Touhy Ave. after a fiery crash involving a semi. The Tuesday forecast indicates a warm start but rapidly falling temperatures later. There was a deadly crash in La Grange involving a white SUV that was previously involved in two other crashes. In a high-speed chase, suspects wanted in a Chicago officer-involved shooting were arrested. Hailey Van Lith is excited for her role with the Sky as she is reunited with Angel Reese. The Illinois GOP chairwoman called JB Pritzker’s speech to N.H. Dems “inflammatory and dangerous.” WGN investigates the possibility of a summer of street takeovers in Chicago. A suburban artist reflects on painting a one-of-a-kind portrait of Pope Francis. The White Sox have unveiled new Nike City Connect uniforms. There was a tragic after-school crash in Chatham, with more information being shared by State Police. The Highland Park city council is reviewing permanent memorial plans for parade shooting victims. Evanston artist Eric Beauchamp brings new energy to the traditional art scene. Hamburger Mary’s announces its return to Chicago. $300K fell from a Brinks truck in Oak Park, with several people taking the money. The FBI is offering a $20K reward for a missing teen girl in Gary who may be a victim of foul play. Durbin has no plans to endorse in the Democratic leadership race for his successor. Demolition has begun on the Leaning Tower YMCA residential building in Niles. A man has been sentenced to life in prison for gang-related murders in North Aurora. Trump store is selling “Trump 2028” hats. On the lighter side, Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes a new white-handed gibbon that is described as curious and confident. The White House defended the deportation of children born in the U.S. WNBA preseason games featuring Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will be shown on national TV. The EPA now allows high-ethanol gasoline to be used all year. Congress has returned from recess. The REAL ID deadline is coming up, and there are consequences if you don’t have one. More than 100 JOANN stores, including those in Chicagoland, are set to close. JB Pritzker called for mass protests, saying the GOP cannot know a moment of peace. In other news, there was a shooting incident at a busy tourist area in Myrtle Beach, leaving 11 injured. Karen Schepers closed the case on the Fox River by getting to the bottom of it. Two men were shot on a CTA bus on the Northwest Side. A mob mistakenly chased a Brooklyn woman after mistaking her for a protester. The White House displayed signs highlighting crime by undocumented immigrants. Vancouver experienced a ramming attack, leaving 11 dead, and a suspect has been charged with murder. Actor and comedian Ed Helms talked about his book on history’s greatest screwups. An alert was issued after home invasions and sexual assaults in West Ridge. Some people may experience a three-payday May, and they are being informed if they qualify. There was a hit-and-run boat crash in Florida involving a ferry, resulting in one death. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating an off-duty officer who exchanged gunfire with multiple armed offenders on the Southwest Side. Russia has declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine for WWII Victory Day.TechRadar reports that OpenAI has introduced new shopping features for its ChatGPT, an AI language model. The new features could potentially be a game-changer in the world of online shopping. Meanwhile, TechRadar also reveals the upcoming confirmed titles for the Switch 2 games in 2025 and beyond. In other news, Starlink is now offering its satellite internet kit for free on a new plan, although not everyone can access it. DDoS attacks in 2025 have already surpassed the total number from 2024, according to TechRadar’s report. Microsoft is rumored to be getting rid of more of the ancient Control Panel in Windows 11 by shifting keyboard options to the Settings app. TechRadar reveals that the Huawei Watch 5 has leaked, showcasing a new health sensor that the company has been teasing. Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is expected to bring back the Classic design and may persuade users to switch from their Garmin watches. Google TV and Chromecast users are receiving a free upgrade for smart home control, TechRadar reports. Furthermore, Apple fans are upset as the iPhone 17 could miss out on a long-awaited display upgrade. TechRadar also highlights how the hybrid work boom is reshaping corporate security. Moving on to another source, TechCrunch informs readers about LlamaCon, Meta’s first AI developer event, and provides details on how to watch it. Yelp has introduced AI voice agents for restaurants and service providers, and according to Google, government hackers are leading the use of attributed zero-days. A UK startup called Dex, which acts as an AI talent agent and recruitment matchmaker, has received backing from A16z. Grouphug, a stealth-mode startup, plans to use AI inside WhatsApp groups. IXI has raised $36.5 million from Amazon and others to bring autofocus to prescription glasses. Reddit now supports translation of posts and comments to Hindi. EWOR has launched a founder fellowship program with $68 million to potentially impact the European project. OpenAI is fixing a bug that allowed minors to generate erotic conversations using their AI model. Deel has agreed to be served legal papers in Rippling’s lawsuit. Alibaba has unveiled Qwen3, a family of “hybrid” AI reasoning models. In other news, Citizen Lab reports that exiled Uyghur leaders have been targeted with Windows spyware. Google has shifted its Android news to a virtual event ahead of its I/O developer conference. Sprive, a UK fintech company, has closed a $7.3 million funding round to facilitate mortgage overpayments. Furthermore, Engadget highlights Google’s Android showcase before its I/O conference and provides a roundup of tech news, including how to watch and follow LlamaCon 2025, the best ergonomic mouse and Bluetooth trackers for 2025, a secret AI experiment on Reddit users, and a massive power outage across Spain, Portugal, and parts of France. The source also covers topics such as the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, Apple’s AirPods 4 price drop, and LG’s refreshed QNED Evo LCD TVs.That’s all for today! Have a great day!
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