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FILE – Shoppers walk through Fox Valley Mall in Aurora Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, grew again in September even as supply chain troubles persisted. The Institute for Supply Management reported Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 that its monthly survey of service industries rose to a reading of 61.9, following August’s reading of 61.7. (David Sharos / The Beacon-News)
In the center of the protest, which blocked four eastbound lanes of traffic, eight people sat around a black banner with bold yellow lettering that read: “Durbin & Congress, Deliver Citizenship NOW.” Some attendees lined the streets carrying signs, while dozens more sat evenly spaced throughout the block.
So far, five Republican senators have voiced support for Emanuel — moderate Sen. Susan Collins of Maine; retiring Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri; Sen. Lindsay Graham of South Carolina, a top ally of former President Donald Trump; Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, who was ambassador to Japan under Trump; and Sen. James Risch of Idaho, the ranking Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee.
Rodgers, the reigning NFL MVP, is the latest Packers player to test positive. Wide receivers Davante Adams, a 2020 All-Pro, and Allen Lazard missed Thursday’s road victory against the Arizona Cardinals because of COVID-19 protocols. Lazard has since been activated.
A superseding indictment filed last year added new wire and mail fraud charges against Arroyo and also charged James T. Weiss with bribery, wire fraud, mail fraud and lying to the FBI. Weiss, who is married to Berrios’ daughter, former state Rep. Toni Berrios, has pleaded not guilty.
Even though in-person visits are back, Santa’s also still taking video calls. Some families may prefer the virtual options, either because visits can feel more personal or they can include grandparents or other relatives who don’t live nearby, said Walt Geer, CEO of Zuhoo, which began offering virtual Santa visits last year under the name JingleRing through a partnership with some local malls.
FILE – Members of the United Auto Workers strike outside of a John Deere plant, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Ankeny, Iowa. Over the weekend, the farm equipment manufacturer, headquartered in Moline Illinois, seemingly reached a tentative labor agreement with UAW leaders. But most workers rejected the contract offer Tuesday that would have given them 10% raises and decided to remain on strike in the hopes of securing a better deal. (Charlie Neibergall/AP)
Nebraska has been left out of bowl play since 2016 and faces awfully long odds to get there, with Ohio State, Wisconsin and Iowa left on the schedule and no room for any more defeats. Illinois, also with six losses, must beat Minnesota, Iowa and Northwestern to make it. Indiana has to go 4-0, facing Michigan, Rutgers, Minnesota and Purdue.
“I really just enjoy the diversity we have on our team,” he said. “Even our small lineups — me, Ayo, Troy (Brown Jr.), Zach, Lonzo — we’re all 6-foot-4 to 6-6, 6-7, so it’s not really that small, like a traditional small lineup. I think it benefits us well.”
The decision, which drew restrained applause from residents in the meeting room, came as little surprise following steady criticism from officials who say the town of 9,000 can’t afford the projected public safety costs from the 240-bed facility, meant to be housed in a former Holiday Inn hotel.