Midwest
Chicago O'Hare Airport shooting leaves 1 injured after fight erupts inside terminal
One person is injured after a fight erupted inside a terminal at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, leading to a shooting outside, reports say.
Footage captured by Fox32Chicago showed a bullet hole in one of the windows of Terminal 2 following the incident around 1 a.m. this morning.
“They start fighting, regular fighting, after that they [go] in the car, they bring the gun and then start shooting,” an airport worked identified as Mahmoud told the Chicago Sun-Times.
A 25-year-old man who was shot twice in the lower body is now in stable condition at a local hospital, Fox32Chicago reported, citing police. Another man reportedly is being questioned by investigators.
NTSB BLAMES SOUTHWEST CHICAGO NEAR MISS ON FLEXJET CREW ‘FAILURE’ TO LISTEN TO AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
A shattered window pane is seen at Chicago O’Hare International Airport following the shooting. (Fox32 Chicago)
“As of 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, all lower-level arrival lanes at all terminals at O’Hare International Airport are fully open following earlier police activity. Airport operations are normal,” the Chicago Department of Aviation told Fox News Digital.
Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines are among those that use Terminal 2.
SOUTHWEST PLANE FORCED TO GO BACK TO GATE AS PASSENGER STRIPS NAKED: REPORTS
A broken window was seen early Wednesday, March 12 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 2. (Fox32 Chicago)
It’s unclear what led up to the altercation or how many people were involved.
“I heard what sounded like just a rapid fire, like automatic fire,” retired police officer James Van Schaick told CapturedNews. “I looked out of my window. I’m in the hotel right across the way and I saw people scattering, and I was at a high angle, so I couldn’t see very well, but I saw people just scatter in both directions and then I heard a bunch of single shots.”
Terminal 2 at O’Hare International Airport, where the shooting happened on Wednesday, March 12. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Several rifle rounds were recovered at the scene, a law enforcement source told the Chicago Sun-Times.
Read the full article from Here
Illinois
Illinois GOP chair says Obama Center is political operation on public land | Fox News Video
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Bob Grogan says the Obama Presidential Center functions as a political operation and headquarters for the Obama Foundation rather than a traditional presidential library.
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Bob Grogan says the Obama Presidential Center functions as a political operation and headquarters for the Obama Foundation rather than a traditional presidential library. Grogan discusses public land, taxpayer-funded infrastructure, the Center’s endowment shortfall and why critics continue to oppose the project.
Indiana
Madam Walker Legacy Fest block party celebrates Black excellence with food, music, and community
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A big weekend is on the books for the annual Madam Walker Legacy Center as they host their annual Legacy Fest.
Festivities kicked off Friday night with a performance by Teddy Riley, Guy 2.0 & Friends. Saturday celebrations continue with a free block party along Indiana Avenue.
Vendors will pack the avenue during the block party, along with live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities.
The block party runs from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Legacy Fest shines a spotlight on music, culture, community, and the enduring legacy of Black entrepreneurship and artistry.
This year’s Fest also highlights the 99th anniversary of the iconic Walker Theatre, a symbol of the city’s rich cultural heritage.
I asked Kristian Little Stricklen, the president and CEO of the Madam Walker Legacy Center, about why they’ve continued to grow Legacy Fest. She credits the community for the festival’s expansion.
“The community support and feedback that we got, it’s why we continue to do it – year over year over year,” she said. “We want to make sure that we’re doing what we’re supposed to, right? To uplift Madam Walker’s legacy.”
Indiana Avenue will be closed between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Blackford streets to accommodate community festivities.
The Madam Walker Theatre anticipates a big year next year as it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
Watch as Gov. Kim Reynolds reveals Iowa Office of Outdoor Recreation
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs an executive order June 8 creating an Iowa Office of Outdoor Recreation within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
Iowa’s director of Health and Human Services has resigned after the Iowa Senate blocked his confirmation in April, but he will stay in leadership as deputy director.
Larry Johnson was appointed to succeed Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Director Kelly Garcia in September 2025. Johnson took over the department in October.
Johnson’s confirmation in April, however, was blocked by Iowa Senate Democrats. Johnson received the support of 28 senators, six votes short of the 34 needed.
“Hundreds of thousands of Iowans rely on the Department of Health & Human Services, but under Mr. Johnson’s leadership, those Iowans have been met with diminished care and services and a disrespectful lack of transparency and communication,” Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Janice Weiner said in a statement at the time of Johnson’s confirmation block. “Senate Democrats believe Iowans deserve more responsible leadership for such an important executive department.”
Under state law, 60 days after the Iowa Senate disapproves a person’s appointment, the nominee must step down. Johnson’s resignation came June 19, 58 days after his confirmation was blocked.
In a news release Friday, Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Kraig Paulsen, the director of the Iowa Department of Management, to also serve as the director of Iowa Health and Human Services.
“This is not the first time I’ve called upon Director Paulsen to help lead executive branch departments during times of transition,” Reynolds said in a statement. “His experience across state government is unmatched, and I have full confidence in his ability to ensure our state’s largest agency has the leadership team required, not only to serve Iowans most in need of assistance, but also to advance strategic initiatives such as rural health transformation, cancer research, and child welfare technology improvements.”
Paulsen named Johnson as principal deputy director of the department to “ensure efficient and effective operations,” according to the release.
“Iowa HHS requires strong and experienced leadership at every level to ensure continuity of critical services such as Medicaid, SNAP, and child protection, and Larry Johnson is exactly that leader,” Paulsen said in the release. “I look forward to working closely with Principal Deputy Director Johnson to ensure Iowa’s strong commitment to our most vulnerable citizens continues as usual.”
Weiner, in a statement issued June 19, said Reynolds “has decided to blatantly disregard and circumvent the Senate in re-establishing Larry Johnson as the de facto head” of Health and Human Services.“This is partisan politics of the worst kind,” Weiner said in the statement. “Under Larry Johnson, the hundreds of thousands of Iowans who rely on HHS for critical services have received a diminished standard of care, a disrespectful lack of responsiveness, and a department more concerned with fealty to the governor than transparency to the public. And yet, this governor simply cannot handle a world in which she doesn’t get her way, so she has invented a title that allows Johnson to resume his work.”
Weiner said the decision to not confirm John was “not made lightly,” and “We did what was right for Iowans.”
“Our goal has been and remains to work within the bounds of the Senate for the benefit of all Iowans,” Weiner said. “Unfortunately, Gov. Reynolds would rather play politics than give Iowans the respect of a more diligent search for a qualified candidate.”
Kyle Werner is the breaking news and public safety reporter for the Register. Reach him at kwerner@registermedia.com.
-
Austin, TX10 seconds agoThe Biggest Mistake National Media Is Making About The Texas Longhorns
-
Alabama5 minutes agoAlabama’s SEC opponents revealed for 2026-27 season
-
Alaska6 minutes agoAnchorage celebrates Juneteenth with 3-day community event downtown
-
Arizona12 minutes agoTroopers arrest ‘LARPer’ who was running late for competition in northern Arizona
-
Arkansas15 minutes agoJoshua Harris tackles “American Ninja Warrior” and Arkansas health problems
-
California20 minutes agoSmoke advisory issued Saturday as Boyle Heights fire continues
-
Colorado27 minutes agoSouthern Colorado man launches community wildflower project
-
Connecticut30 minutes agoWNBA photo gallery: Toronto Tempo @ Connecticut Sun – 6/19/26
