Local

Chances of thunderstorms persist throughout the weekend, with an elevated risk on Sunday, the weather service said. The sticky, hot weather is expected to shift Monday as temperatures fall, with highs in the mid-70s and lows in the 50s, according to the weather service.

The Illinois EPA said the foam initially used was a “flourinated surfactant” that could contain PFOA, or perfluorooctanoic acid, and PFHxA, or perfluorohexanoic acid. Both are among some 5,000 PFAS compounds with oil- and water-resistant properties used in clothing, furniture, cookware, food packaging, cosmetics and other goods.

In years past, including the most recent show in 2019, active-duty Navy SEALS and Special Warfare crew members would free fall from two miles above ground, trailing smoke and making formations on the way down, and the Army Golden Nights would jump, often with celebrities in tow. A variety of civilian stunt pilots and demonstration teams such as Sean Tucker’s Team Oracle and the Matt Chapman Air Show would perform short segments over a full day of air- and water-born spectacles, announced by “Voice of the Show” Herb Hunter. But the 2021 show will just feature a “special solo demonstration” from the Blue Angels.

A 2017 Tribune investigation found Kelly has been declared mentally unfit for duty twice during his turbulent career, arrested two times, received about 20 misconduct complaints and was accused of beating a girlfriend. He received a 60-day suspension for off-duty drunkenness, failing to secure his gun and conduct unbecoming an officer the night LaPorta was shot.

Four people were inside a vehicle when state police responded that morning, and two had been struck by gunfire — the driver, a 21-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old passenger in the back seat. The 19-year-old woman, from Elgin, later died at a hospital, state police said.

“Hundreds of volunteers, thousands of hours, helped make this day a reality,” said Dulce Ortiz, co-founder of the Clean Power Lake County community group. “I am hoping I don’t have to continue sacrificing time away from my children to fight for basic human rights, for clean water and clean air and clean soil in our community.”

The dynamic pricing plan, known as “plan-ahead pricing,” means that nearly one-third of days will cost the $9.95 minimum. Ticket costs will break $20 “only on the highest demand days,” a spokeswoman said, a price expected to be reached on about 15 percent of days. And earlier booking and online booking will bring lower pricing.

Donald Coleman, older brother of Niecy Mathis, said in a phone interview with the Tribune that his sister left behind five kids, ages 2 to 14, the oldest a girl and the rest boys. Mathis was the party girl of 12 siblings, he said, but she had always put her kids first and made sure they were set before she went out.

Fourth and fifth grade students make nameplates during their keyboarding and basic tech class at Thomas Middle School on June 16, 2021. Arlington Heights School District 25’s Summer U summer school program kicked-off at Thomas Middle School, and all students are required under IDPH guidelines to wear masks indoors. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)

RaJohn Stewart, 24, of County Club Hills, and a juvenile were charged with aggravated unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle, burglary, attempted unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle — all felonies — and misdemeanor criminal damage to property, according to an earlier news release.