December 26th 2024.
Hello Chicago! I hope you're all having a good afternoon. I have some news to share with you. According to authorities, a body was discovered in the wheel well of a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Hawaii. The body was found in the main landing gear after the flight landed at Maui's Kahului Airport on Christmas Eve. A spokesperson for United Airlines stated that the wheel well was only accessible from outside the plane and it is currently unclear how or when the person entered the space.
In other news, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich celebrated Christmas Mass with Cook County Jail detainees on Christmas Day. This has become an annual tradition for Cupich, who wants to remind the men spending the holiday in jail that they are not forgotten. You can read more about this heartwarming event on our website.
Now, let's move on to some other top stories for today. Tragically, a man was killed and two others were seriously injured when a Jeep crashed into a house near Lake Villa. In Tinley Park, the district has made progress in cleaning up a former mental health hospital. We also have an update on the stock market, which defied expectations yet again this year with familiar winners like Big Tech.
In the world of sports, the Chicago Bears will be facing off against the Seattle Seahawks tonight at Soldier Field. It's an important Week 17 matchup, and we have all the details you need to know before kickoff. On the topic of sports, it's great to see the Chicago Bulls refusing to tank as the front office reaches a turning point. However, Loyola men's basketball did suffer a tough loss to Murray State at the Diamond Head Classic.
For all you Broadway fans out there, we have a list of the top 10 shows from 2024. "Tommy" and "Sunset Blvd." both made the list, along with some powerful plays featuring talented ensemble casts. Moving on to other entertainment news, a North Shore native has compiled her family's mental health struggles in a powerful new book, while the tragic death of 16-year-old "Baby Driver" actor Hudson Meek has left many in shock.
Let's take a look at some international news now. In Finland, a Russia-linked vessel has been detained as authorities investigate whether it damaged a power cable and data cables in the Baltic Sea. This is just the latest incident involving disruption of key infrastructure. And closer to home, a recent poll shows that Americans are exhausted by political news and are tuning out, while a deadly Israeli strike in Gaza has killed 5 Palestinian journalists.
That's all for today, folks. Remember to visit our website for the latest breaking news in Chicago and sign up for alerts on all your devices. Stay safe and have a great day!
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