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US teen arrested for mass shooting plot to kill Hindus inside temple; his manifesto expressing hatred towards Indians is being examined

A 19-year-old man from Palatine, Illinois, has been arrested over an alleged mass shooting plot that may have targeted a Hindu temple in Aurora. Police said investigators examined electronic communications and a manifesto containing white supremacist views and hatred towards Indians.

The Economic Times · Oct 15

19-year-old man arrested in US over alleged plot to target Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois

A 19-year-old man named Alexandros Paporakis was arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting in Illinois. He reportedly targeted a Hindu place of worship and expressed white supremacist ideologies in a document. Police recovered weapons and tactical equipment from his residence after his arrest. Local authorities and the Indian Consulate…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

White supremacist’s attempted mass shooting at Hindu temple in Chicago thwarted after gun jams

Alexandros Paporakis, a Taco Bell cashier from Palatine, Illinois, faces felony charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawfully possessing weapons

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Retiring Durbin stepped up to the plate time and again for baseball

Long before Illinois Sen. Richard J. Durbin climbed the ranks of Democratic leadership, he took an interest in the politics of baseball.  Back in 1989, when Durbin was representing a Springfield-based district in the House, he lamented changes that were being proposed to the professional ranks of America’s national pastime,…

Roll Call · Oct 13

Illinois man gets pulled over for speeding and hands the officer his paperwork. Then the officer returns and says: ‘You are a first’

"I’ve never had somebody give me another traffic ticket while getting pulled over."

We Got This Covered · Oct 12

Teacher married a surgeon in 1969 and turned their farm into a nature preserve

Beth Temple’s life changed after a blind date in 1969 introduced her to surgeon Arvid Temple and his 160-acre Illinois dairy farm. They built a life at Tempest Farm, growing food for local families and maintaining its land. After Arvid died in 2007, Beth stayed connected to the property. Now,…

The Times of India · Oct 10

Illinois woman, accused of entering a man’s home, offered a way to avoid jail by police officers. But the situation spirals

She also had other running warrants.

We Got This Covered · Oct 10

In 2003, Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House went to auction as buyers considered moving it away

In 2003, the Farnsworth House found itself in jeopardy as it hit the market, raising fears of dismantlement. Various prospective buyers aimed to relocate the iconic structure, jeopardizing its architectural integrity. Luckily, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and devoted locals rallied together, ultimately securing the house at auction for…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Rubber Asphalt Shows Strong Performance: Researchers hail DP-GTR durability; field results rival polymer mixes

In August 2007, a mile-long stretch of Interstate 75 in Georgia was paved with innovative dry-process ground tyre rubber. Over a decade, its performance stood strong, outshining other modified asphalt systems. Similar projects in Illinois and Michigan echoed this durability, showing minimal wear. Lab tests further confirmed its resilience against…

The Times of India · Oct 9

In 1953, Russ Gremel bought Walgreens shares for $1,000; 64 years later, they were worth $2.1 million

In 1953, Russ Gremel invested $1,000 in Walgreens shares. Six decades later, the stock was worth more than $2 million. At 98, the Chicago veteran donated it to the Illinois Audubon Society to protect wildlife. His gift helped fund a 395-acre sanctuary in Dixon, Illinois.

The Economic Times · Oct 9