Illinois parole official quits after police say a freed felon attacked a woman and killed her son
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/illinois-parole-official-quits-police-say-freed-felon-attacked-woman-k-rcna145252
Quick Glance: Illinois Parole Official Resigns After Freed Felon's Attack Leads to Tragedy
- A state parole board member resigned after recommending the release of a man who attacked a pregnant woman in Chicago with a knife and fatally stabbed her 11-year-old son.
- Governor J.B. Pritzker ordered revamped procedures for dealing with domestic violence cases after the Illinois Prisoner Review Board's handling led to the recommendation of Crosetti Brand's release from prison.
- Brand, who police say had a relationship with Smith 15 years ago, faces charges of first-degree murder and other violent felonies related to the attack in Cook County.
- Pritzker instructed the Prisoner Review Board to engage experts and advocates to design and implement expanded training in domestic violence cases for the 15-member board.
Measles outbreak in Chicago: What to know about the virus: Here is what to know about the measles outbreak: what it is, symptoms and information about the MMR ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/27/measles-outbreak-in-chicago-what-to-know-about-the-virus/
Chicago homicides in 2024: 99 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/06/chicago-homicides-in-2024-5-people-slain-heres-how-that-compares-with-previous-years/
DeMar DeRozan, Dillon Brooks ejected from game after on-court scuffle in Houston: DeMar DeRozan and Dillon Brooks were both ejected after being involved in an ...
apnews.com/article/demar-derozan-dillon-brooks-rockets-bulls-ejected-a2bc8b8199cb4afdd99cd5f8065990c7
Union remembers Chicago postal worker fatally shot in Orland Park as a hard worker
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/union-remembers-chicago-postal-worker-fatally-shot-in-orland-park-as-a-hard-worker/
Editorial: Mayor Johnson, you’re right to sue Glock: Chicago mayors have long fought the good fight when it comes to trying to get guns off our city's ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/21/brandon-johnson-glock-guns-lawsuit-chicago/
Dad-to-be boasts detailed plan to sexually assault his unborn child, Illinois feds say
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287104860.html
Illinois grant to help Elmhurst Park District open dog park: Elmhurst Park District officials plan to repurpose a long-closed and vacant trailer park in ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/19/illinois-grant-to-help-elmhurst-park-district-open-dog-park/
Boy, 14, killed in Chatham shooting, police say: An unknown gunman circled a Chatham block in a car to shoot a 14-year-old boy three times after a first round of ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/20/boy-13-wounded-in-chatham-shooting-police-say/
Chaotic federal juice-loan case has links to FBI efforts against Chicago Outfit figures
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/24/chaotic-federal-juice-loan-case-has-links-to-fbi-efforts-against-chicago-outfit-figures/
Everything we know so far as two dead and seven injured in crash: The crash happened at Cawthorne Road, Barugh Green Road and High Common Road junction at about ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/barugh-green-junction-crash-everything-28876178
High fire danger risk in Northland highlighted with three fires in Far North: Three vegetation fires in the Far North on Thursday evening have demonstrated how ...
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/high-fire-danger-risk-in-northland-highlighted-with-three-fires-in-far-north/JTLB4KYXX5AW7BJLLXRRBAPB34/
Property firm linked to landlord Marc Godart ordered to pay €4,384 for breaching fire safety notice
independent.ie/irish-news/property-firm-linked-to-landlord-marc-godart-ordered-to-pay-4384-for-breaching-fire-safety-notice/a15110994.html
Chicago’s chaotic and inhumane migrant evictions, explained: They point to much deeper holes in US immigration policy.
vox.com/24112835/chicago-migrant-evictions-homeless-shelters
Chicago Sues Glock Over 3D-Printable Machine Gun Converter: The gunmaker has ignored reports of handguns being turned into illegal machine guns with homemade ...
pcmag.com/news/chicago-sues-glock-over-3d-printable-machine-gun-converter
'Prolific burglar' with 'no conscience' broke into houses and scared young boy: A five-year-old living at one of the targeted properties in St Austell was left ...
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/prolific-burglar-no-conscience-broke-9183941
Sundarbans at stake as movement of vessels multiplied: Unregulated vessel movement through Bangladesh-India river route poses threat to Sundarbans biodiversity ...
en.prothomalo.com/environment/dmdbegtfdf
Neighbour denies starting fire that killed man and saw child thrown from window: Marcin Kramarski has appeared in court
examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/huddersfield-neighbour-denies-starting-fartown-28860475
Two siblings die in Bauchi inferno: Mr Wakil said that the fire incident that claimed the lives of the siblings occurred on Sunday in the Madina area of Bauchi.
premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/678770-two-siblings-die-in-bauchi-inferno.html
Shot Charts - Basketball Index: Generate custom NBA player shot charts, on/off shot charts for offense and defense, and charts at a team level with this tool!
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U.S. airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami: The nation’s top public health agency is expanding a program that tests international travelers for ...
apnews.com/article/cdc-airport-surveillance-chicago-miami-bd2eff1faf297003fc408a732c1db546
In real estate commission cases, a funny thing happened on the way to the forum: In real estate, the saying goes, location is everything.
reuters.com/legal/litigation/real-estate-commission-cases-funny-thing-happened-way-forum-2024-03-14/
A CDC team joins the response to 7 measles cases in a Chicago shelter for migrants
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/cdc-team-joins-response-7-measles-cases-chicago-108085492
Chicago reports first measles cases since 2019 amid rising infections across US: Health officials said the measles risk for vaccinated residents is low.
abcnews.go.com/Health/chicago-reports-measles-cases-2019-amid-rising-infections/story
Sunil Harjani gets U.S. Senate confirmation to be federal district judge for the Northern District of Illinois
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/13/sunil-harjani-gets-u-s-senate-confirmation-to-be-federal-district-judge-for-the-northern-district-of-illinois/
Ayo Dosunmu has improved into a legit starting caliber player...
Aggressive north/south attacker—shooting 59.4% on half-court drives this season! 65 ... Show more
DeRozan delivers in final minute, Curry goes down as Bulls beat Warriors 125-122: DeMar DeRozan converted a three-point play with 26 seconds left after hitting a ...
apnews.com/article/bulls-warriors-score-b55a33f2ccf166b5e003ce75642f1f00
Judge orders Trump off Illinois Republican primary ballot but puts ruling on hold to allow for appeal
pbs.org/newshour/politics/judge-orders-trump-off-illinois-republican-primary-ballot-but-puts-ruling-on-hold-to-allow-for-appeal
Quick Glance: Judge Orders Trump Removed from Illinois Primary Ballot
- A Cook County judge ruled to remove Donald Trump from Illinois' Republican primary ballot due to his involvement in the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot.
- Judge Tracie Porter found that Trump 'falsely swore' when signing his candidacy statement, disqualifying him from office.
- Porter considered the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to remove Trump from that state's ballot and stayed the ruling until March 1.
- The ruling came in an appeal against the Illinois State Board of Elections' rejection of efforts to disqualify Trump from the primary ballot.
Aldermen brought in to help with shelter measles outbreak: Seven cases had been reported at the shelter. Meanwhile, a team from the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/12/aldermen-shelter-measles-outbreak/
Texas wildfire: rising temperatures, winds and dry air hamper firefighting : Personnel battle to keep largest wildfire in state history from turning more of the ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/02/texas-wildfire-rising-temperatures-winds-dry-air
Bring Chicago Home referendum ruled valid by state Appellate Court: The ruling means votes on the referendum question will be counted, though it is possible the ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/06/bring-chicago-home-referendum-ruled-valid-by-state-appellate-court/
CDC adds Chicago, Miami to international traveler testing program: Federal regulators are expanding their viral testing program for international travelers to ...
thehill.com/homenews/4529227-cdc-adds-chicago-miami-to-international-traveler-testing-program/
State and federal agencies deny role in diaper shortage at Chicago’s migrant shelters
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/02/state-and-federal-agencies-deny-role-in-diaper-shortage-at-chicagos-migrant-shelters/
U.S. Air Force member sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/02/25/man-sets-himself-fire-outside-Israeli-embassy-Washington/4791708896221/
NYC lawyers offer to rep firefighters for free if they're disciplined for booing AG Letitia James
nypost.com/2024/03/12/us-news/nyc-lawyers-offer-to-rep-firefighters-for-free-if-theyre-disciplined-for-booing-ag-letitia-james/
Quick Glance: NYC Lawyers Offer Free Representation for Firefighters
- Staten Island lawyers offer to represent firefighters for free if disciplined for booing AG Letitia James at a ceremony.
- F&G Legal Group stated that firefighters have the right to support Trump and criticize James as FDNY Commissioner threatens discipline.
- The lawyers previously sued the city over COVID mandates and now rush to defend firefighters who jeered James at the ceremony.
- Some firefighters criticized the Commissioner's response and defended the boos against James, while the union urged firefighters to stay quiet and seek union representation if facing discipline.
Eclipse chasers head to southern Illinois for 2nd total solar eclipse in 7 years: ‘You get hooked’
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/04/eclipse-chasers-illinois/
Glenwood firefighter charged with unauthorized video recording, fired: Werner allegedly placed a phone in a “restroom, locker room” with the intent of filming ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/08/glenwood-firefighter-charged-with-unauthorized-video-recording-fired/
Cook County expected to pay $17 million in Burge-connected Jackie Wilson case: Civil rights lawsuit accuses former Cook County state’s attorneys of railroading ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/11/jackie-wilson-civil-rights-lawsuit/
Police in suburban Chicago release body-worn camera footage of fatal shooting of man in his bedroom
independent.co.uk/news/ap-police-chicago-taser-facebook-b2505690.html
Texas wildfires: two killed in historic blaze as up to 500 structures destroyed: Higher temperatures and winds forecast in the coming days could make ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/01/texas-wildfire-two-killed
Forest Gate police station 'completely destoryed' after fire: The Met Police station on Romford Road in Forest Gate has caught fire, with the London Fire Brigade ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/06/london-police-station-catches-fire-125-firefighters-tackling-blaze-20414708/
Fire at S Alam Refined Sugar Mills rages on after 6 hrs: Air and Navy forces working along with 14 fire engines
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/accidents-fires/news/fire-s-alam-refined-sugar-mills-rages-after-6-hrs-3558746
Active-duty airman dies after setting himself on fire in protest outside Israeli Embassy
abcnews.go.com/US/man-critical-condition-after-setting-fire-israeli-embassy/story
Quick Glance: Tragic Death by Self-Immolation Outside Israeli Embassy
- A 25-year-old US airman passed away after setting himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC.
- Aaron Bushnell was taken to the hospital after the flames were extinguished by Secret Service officers.
- Before the self-immolation, he referred to it as an 'extreme act of protest' and stated he would no longer be complicit in genocide.
- No embassy staff members were harmed, as per a spokeswoman.
Evanston moves forward with community response program: These responders will take on calls related to panhandling, nuisance complaints, well-being checks and ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/05/evanston-moves-forward-with-community-response-program/
Chicago is latest city rethinking disputed technology that listens for gunshots: This month, Chicago Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the city would ...
pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/03/chicago-is-latest-city-rethinking-disputed-technology-that-listens-for-gunshots.html
Woman, 19, killed in Rogers Park shooting was an aspiring paramedic visiting Chicago to see friends, family says
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/27/woman-19-killed-in-rogers-park-shooting-was-an-aspiring-paramedic-visiting-chicago-to-see-friends-family-says/
ESPN’s Jay Bilas Pokes Fun at Himself With Epic Sister Jean Meme: The famed college hoops analyst referenced the beloved 104-year-old Loyola Chicago figure in ...
si.com/college/2024/03/03/espn-jay-bilas-sister-jean-pokes-fun-meme
Arlington Heights trustees adopt new noise rules for residential areas: In response to the more than 1,200 noise complaints Arlington Heights police have ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/27/arlington-heights-trustees-adopt-new-noise-rules-for-residential-areas/
Biden to nominate first Hispanic judge on Chicago-based court of appeals: President Joe Biden nominated Judge Nancy Maldonado to the U.S. Court of Appeals for ...
nbcnews.com/news/latino/biden-nominate-first-hispanic-judge-chicago-based-court-appeals-rcna140055
Grosse Pointe Park man who used $10M opioid scheme to pay off child support gets break
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2024/03/06/grosse-pointe-park-man-charged-money-laundering-child-support/72851755007/
Arlington Heights School District 25 ends talk of adding more police officers — for now at its middle schools
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/27/arlington-heights-school-district-25-ends-talk-of-adding-more-police-officers-for-now-at-its-middle-schools/
AT&T Says Service Is Restored After Widespread Cellular Outage: White House officials said the incident was under investigation, but it did not appear to be a ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/22/business/att-outage.html
Quick Glance: Disruptions at US Telecom Firms Impact Users
- A widespread cellular outage hit large parts of the United States early Thursday, resulting in disruptions to the services provided by telecom companies like AT&T.
- At the break of dawn, more than 32,000 outage incidents were recorded in AT&T's service, based on data from the outage tracking website Downdetector.com. Impacted cities included San Francisco, Houston, and Chicago.
- Users of Verizon, T-Mobile, and UScellular also raised concerns about issues with the telecom companies' services according to Downdetector.
- The companies did not immediately address Reuters inquiries regarding the causes of the outages.
Brazen teens use SUV as 'battering ram' to steal nearly $600K in luxury vehicles before leading police on chase
nypost.com/2024/02/25/us-news/teens-break-into-wisconsin-car-dealership-steal-500000-in-luxury-vehicles/
Joyce Owens, artist whose themes included race and racism, dies: Joyce Owens, a Chicago mixed-media artist who worked as a graphics coordinator at WBBM-Channel 2 ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/05/joyce-owens-artist-whose-themes-included-race-and-racism-dies/
Commercial Real Estate Trouble Evident in Fading Downtown Construction: When Rahm Emanuel ran Chicago and wanted to boast about the health of the city ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-13/commercial-real-estate-trouble-evident-in-fading-downtown-construction
Grilled by aldermen over service and safety, CTA President Dorval Carter outlines bullish vision for the future
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/27/cta-carter-city-council/
Austin man faces murder charges related to mass shooting near Dan Ryan: police: Trivell Pruitt, 53, faces single counts of murder and attempted murder related to ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/28/austin-man-faces-murder-charges-related-to-mass-shooting-near-dan-ryan-police/
1 Dead and 17 Injured in Harlem Apartment Fire: The fire, in the Hamilton Heights section, spread quickly from the third floor, trapped people above and led at ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/23/nyregion/st-nicholas-apartment-fire.html
Serious crashes with pedestrians and cyclists often fail to lead to tickets or charges: ‘We can’t be OK with this’
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/25/bike-and-pedestrian-crashes/
Catching the Fire Bug: M. R. O’Connor writes about her experience training to become a firefighter and becoming fascinated with fire.
newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/catching-the-fire-bug
Editorial: ShotSpotter disaster only the latest example of mayoral incompetence: Brandon Johnson thought he'd solved a problem by moving to end ShotSpotter ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/15/editorial-shotspotter-brandon-johnson-incompetence/
Sick leave dispute roils Medford City Hall, firefighters: Medford City Hall is reviewing what the mayor believes were 'questionable' sick leaves in the ...
bostonherald.com/2024/02/20/sick-leave-dispute-roils-medford-city-hall-firefighters/
4 people stabbed near United Center, police say: Four people were stabbed in Chicago’s United Center neighborhood in the early morning hours Sunday, police said.
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/18/4-people-stabbed-near-united-center-police-say/
Failure to protect: Doctors accused of sexual misconduct were able to keep practicing – sometimes for years – because of gaps in Illinois laws and a slow-moving ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/25/doctor-abuse-idfpr/
He was once called "The Leaping Bandit."
Donald "Doc" Bennett got his notorious nickname from the FBI for his penchant for jumping over ... Show more
Orland Park advances plans for indoor police firing range, training center: A garage door will allow vehicles to enter, and some training involves having police ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/21/indoor-police-firing-range-plans/
The FBI is investigating a United Airlines flight from Newark to Los Angeles that was diverted to Chicago after an alleged bomb threat was found written on the ... Show more
Chicago will drop controversial ShotSpotter gunfire detection system: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson followed through on his campaign promise by announcing the ...
npr.org/2024/02/15/1231394334/shotspotter-gunfire-detection-chicago-mayor-dropping
At least 20 vehicles vandalized in South Loop, police say: At least 20 vehicles’ windows were broken into early Friday morning in the South Loop ...
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Baltimore firefighters endorse Brandon Scott, cite record of rival Sheila Dixon: Baltimore's two firefighter unions endorsed Mayor Brandon Scott on Monday.
baltimoresun.com/2024/03/11/baltimore-firefighters-endorse-scott/
Man criticises police for alleged detention of teenage son for 24 days: “The Law requires that when you arrest a suspect, you should charge them to court not ...
premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/676342-man-criticises-police-for-alleged-detention-of-teenage-son-for-24-days.html
Early this morning, residents were shocked to see several cars alight outside their homes.
Now the fire is out, the picture is bleak as their vehicles have ... Show more
Authorities plan for threats to Republican, Democratic presidential conventions: The signature election events are less than six months away.
abcnews.go.com/US/authorities-plan-threats-republican-democratic-presidential-conventions/story
Patrick Kenneally: Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx finds legislative way to avoid reality
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/16/opinion-cook-county-states-attorney-kim-foxx-police-involved-shootings/
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