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CTA rider slashed, robbed on Orange Line; 1 in custody
CHICAGO - One person was arrested after cutting and robbing a man riding the CTA early Saturday on Chicago's Southwest Side. The 18-year-old was approached by someone with a knife who demanded his belongings around 12:30 a.m. near the 35th/Archer Orange Line station, police said. The victim refused and was...
Paige Bueckers' True Feelings On Seeing Her 'Twin' Play In The WNBA
Women's college basketball star Paige Bueckers was in attendance for the Seattle Storm-Chicago Sky matchup Friday night. Bueckers said she traveled to Seattle to watch her "twin" Nika Muhl live out her dreams in the WNBA. She was interviewed during the game and revealed her true thoughts on the ...
Maple Leafs Free Agent Reveals Reason for Joining Blackhawks
One year after signing a prove-it deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs, forward Tyler Bertuzzi signed a sizable four-year, $22 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks at the start of free agency on July 1. Bertuzzi, however, didn’t expect to sign a long-term deal with Chicago ahead of free agency...
Tragic Shooting of 7-Year-Old Boy in Chicago Leads to Teen Arrest
Tragedy struck at the Oakland Square apartments when Jai’mani Amir Rivera, a 7-year-old boy, was fatally shot around 3 p.m., sending shockwaves through the community. Despite the life-saving efforts by officers, who rushed him to the hospital, Jai’mani later succumbed to his injuries. Arrest Made in Connection with...
Chicago family copes with ‘absolute nightmare’ two years after sister fatally stabbed in Back of the Yards
Melony and Sarah Bustamante carefully placed colorful trinkets and flowers at their younger sister’s grave. Amy was an artist, they said, so she’d appreciate the effort. The bright pink flamingos were one of Amy’s favorite animals. She might have found the rainbow flowers that blow in the breeze comforting because she was gay. Melony’s daughter painted the pink and yellow butterfly statue ...
Beadle: Here's to 'having fun while winning' at the United Way of Central Illinois
As I prepare to transition out of my role as Board Chair for the United Way of Central Illinois, I can't help but feel a mix of emotions. Pride, gratitude, and excitement for the future all swirl together as I look back on the 2024-2025 year and forward to what lies ahead. Throughout my tenure, I've always believed in "having fun while winning," and I'm pleased to say that this past year has embodied that philosophy...
Walmart told their receipt defense is not OK after shopper says he fell for ‘bait and switch’ tactic and was overcharged
AS Walmart is set to again face a lawsuit claiming the retailer misled shoppers about prices, a court has ruled that the company cannot use a defense involving printed receipts. The class action lawsuit, lead by plaintiff Yoram Kahn, has accused Walmart of overcharging shoppers with “bait and switch” tactics by having some prices listed […]
Opponents fear fewer jobs for Black nurses if proposed law enacted
(The Center Square) – Despite opposition, a bill that creates a Certified Medication Aide program passed both chambers of the Illinois Legislature and awaits the governor's signature. Opponents fear it could further burden nurses and mean fewer jobs for Black registered nurses. Senate Bill 1779 seeks to create a “certified medication aide” program. Through the program, qualified individuals will be able to administer medications under the supervision of a registered nurse. The bill has been sent to the governor. ...
Body pulled from Lake Michigan matches description of missing Evanston swimmer: officials
EVANSTON, Ill. - A body that was pulled out of Lake Michigan Friday matched the description of a swimmer who went missing last week near a beach in in Evanston. Around 6:40 a.m., a fishing charter boat found the body roughly two miles from Dempster Street Beach, city officials said. They notified the Coast Guard, which alerted the Evanston Fire Department. The body was then removed from the water.
Democratic Chicago alderman proposes crackdown on masked criminals
CHICAGO (TND) — Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez, D-Ward 15, has introduced an ordinance penalizing criminals who use masks to conceal their identity. The May ordinance, which also applies to hoods, would slap violators with 10 days in jail, a $5,000 fine and 120 hours of community service. I know...
Lake County Man Dies After Shooting Incident on July 4th
East Chicago, IN – A 35-year-old Gary man was fatally shot in East Chicago on July 4, 2024. Officers responded to a call at 3600 Superior Court at approximately 10:30 p.m., finding the victim, Jerome Scott, near the entrance with a gunshot wound to the stomach. Medics transported Scott to the University of Chicago Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries at around 1:25 a.m. on July 5, 2024.
Should Michigan Adopt The Illinois Purge Law?
In July of 2022, lawmakers in Illinois decided to implement a new law that would reduce the number of residents who were spending time behind bars in the county jails. As the state of Illinois was facing issues with being understaffed in their jails and holding offenders for too long, they decided that something had to be done in the justice system. Illinois lawmakers would gather and deliberate on what many have dubbed the Purge law to help fix their county jail issues.
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