Dorothy Hoffner gained international attention for her feat earlier this month, as millions viewed video of her descent and marveled at her sense of adventure.
Tag: Chicago (Ill)
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Nearly 1,000 Migrating Birds Die After Striking Chicago Building
At least 961 birds died in one night in Chicago after crashing into the windows of the McCormick Place Lakeside Center during the height of the fall migration.
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As Winter Looms, Venezuelan Migrant Surge Overwhelms Chicago
Police stations have become tent encampments. More than 800 migrants are sleeping at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. City officials are scrambling.
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Chicago Woman Skydives at Age 104
This spring, Dorothy Hoffner said, she had a sudden yearning to fall from 10,000 feet for a second time.
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Biden’s Ambitious Plan for Lead Pipe Removal Faces Hurdles
A string of unexpected impediments could delay the administration’s timeline on an issue that is central to its effort to address racial disparities.