Good afternoon, Chicago. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
’s independent presidential campaign to appear on Illinois’ Nov. 5 general election ballot. Also filing presidential candidacy papers before the 5 p.
m. deadline for independent and third-party contenders was Green Party contender Jill Stein, the party’s 2012 and 2016 candidate, and candidates for the Libertarian and Constitution parties. Here’s what else is happening today.
And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit and on all your devices. | | | A blue-eyed cicada was found by Carole Will McDonald, of Niles, in early June. (Carole Will McDonald) According to Paul Gulezian, distinguished professor of biology at Oakton College, finding a blue-eyed cicada is indeed a rare occasion.
Rendering of planned renovation to Olympia Fields Metra station. (Metra) Conditions of certain stations have repeatedly raised concerns among elected officials and advocates. The Iowa Cubs’ Owen Caissie wears a special jersey with “Iowa” in American Sign Language across the chest to celebrate Deaf culture and the Deaf community.
(Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs) The Iowa Cubs will wear special jerseys with “Iowa” in American Sign Language across the chest to celebrate Deaf culture and the Deaf community. Kevin Costner in “Horizon: An American Saga.” (Richard Foreman/Warner Bros.
Pictures) “Horizon” dates back to the 1980s, when Costner’s career was launched by “Silverado” (1985), in which he was the liveliest elemen.
