Noose found at Obama Presidential Center construction site in Chicago

Nov 11 22

Noose found at Obama Presidential Center construction site in Chicago: The Obama Foundation called the incident a "shameless act of cowardice."

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CNN.com

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Nov 11 22

Noose found at Obama Presidential Center construction site, officials say: Construction company Lakeside Alliance is offering $100K for information on the ...

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thedailybeast.com

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Nov 11 22

Noose Found at Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, Chicago, Stops Construction

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The Washington Post

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Nov 11 22

Noose found at Obama Presidential Center construction site in Chicago: Chicago police are investigating the incident at the site of former president Barack ...

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Nov 11 22

Noose found at Obama Presidential Center construction site in Chicago: Chicago police are investigating a noose that was found at the construction site of the ...

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Der Spiegel (online)

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Nov 11 22

Racist symbol: rope with hangman's knot found at Obama Center construction site: The construction work has been interrupted for the time being: a hangman's noose ...

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Sky News

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Nov 11 22

Noose found at Obama Presidential Centre construction site: The noose is synonymous with the lynchings of black people which took place in the late 19th and ...

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Nov 11 22

Noose found at Obama Presidential Center construction site, officials say: A noose was discovered at the Obama Presidential Center construction site in Chicago ...

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The Times

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Nov 11 22

Reward offered after noose found at Obama Presidential Center building site: Construction of a museum for Barack and Michelle Obama has been suspended and a $100 ...

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Nov 11 22

Noose found at Obama Presidential Center construction site in Chicago: The incident led to a temporary halt in construction, the Chicago Tribune reported ...

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Nov 11 22

Noose found at construction site of Obama Presidential Center in Chicago: Lakeside Alliance, a partnership of Black-owned construction firms, said it reported ...

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Apr 18

Biden steps up mocking Trump as poll shows 2024 neck-and-neck: President Biden is stepping up mocking former President Trump in an attempt to remind voters about ...

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Quick Glance: A Swift Tech-Stock Bubble and Burst in Three Weeks

The value proposition of buying shares of Truth Social's parent company revolves around Donald Trump's ability to make you wealthy, a unique focus.

Trump's history of promising financial gains extends to the realm of Truth Social stock, which currently presents a stark contrast.

The current trajectory of Trump's stock value compared to its initial rise creates a tech-stock bubble phenomenon.

Examining what Truth Social offers without the Trump factor reveals its foundation as a social network built on Mastodon, lacking technical uniqueness.

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Apr 19

Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in the 2020 election case

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Missing Presidential Record Led to Obama's Office: A cherished letter to the former president should have been relinquished upon leaving the White House ...

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The Columbus Dispatch

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I-70 and I-71 construction around Columbus to extend into the 2030s, according to ODOT

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Apr 16

Taylor Swift mural pops up by ‘the lakes’ in Chicago with mystery ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ message

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/taylor-swift-mural-pops-up-by-the-lakes-in-chicago-with-mystery-the-tortured-poets-department-message/

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Apr 18

In rebuke to RFK Jr, Biden wins Kennedy family endorsement: Fifteen members of the storied Kennedy political family endorsed U.S. President Joe Biden at a ...

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Quick Glance: Biden Secures Kennedy Family Endorsement Amid RFK Jr Controversy

Fifteen members of the Kennedy political dynasty backed U.S. President Joe Biden at an event in Philadelphia, distancing themselves from Robert F. Kennedy Jr's independent candidacy.

Biden, a Democrat, faces a rematch with Republican Donald Trump in November, with concerns arising over potential spoiler effects from Kennedy's candidacy as a prominent anti-vaccine activist.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, son of the late U.S. senator and presidential candidate, garners 15% voter support, contrasting with Biden's 39% and Trump's 38% in a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Kennedy family members are expected to assist local volunteers in supporting Biden's campaign, following their endorsement at an event in Philadelphia.

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Apr 18

Stephen Colbert will bring ‘Late Show’ to Chicago during Democratic National Convention

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/stephen-colbert-will-bring-late-show-to-chicago-during-democratic-national-convention/

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Apr 18

Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in the 2020 election case

bostonherald.com/2024/04/18/trump-loses-bid-to-halt-jan-6-lawsuits-while-he-fights-criminal-charges-in-the-2020-election-case/

Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial

A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.

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Scoop: Obama joins Biden in new digital ads aimed at small-dollar donors: The jokey, folksy ads are heavy on the two presidents' buddy routine.

axios.com/2024/04/19/biden-obama-ads-donations-small-dollar-donors

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Apr 14

An airplane passes near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington: An airplane passes near the total solar eclipse as seen from Bloomington, Indiana ...

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A pastor vows to fight Satan’s influence at libraries in comic book hero's hometown

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The Christian Science Monitor

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Some Black Chicagoans question help for migrants. Others say, it’s our turn to welcome.

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Apr 15

Vintage Chicago Tribune: Exploring ‘Chicago Mysteries’: Want a sneak peek at a few of the puzzles WTTW's Geoffrey Baer will attempt to solve during his TV ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/15/vintage-chicago-tribune-exploring-chicago-mysteries/

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Apr 16

Trump reprimanded by judge for court behaviour — hush money trial live: Former president was heard muttering during jury selection for the Stormy Daniels case

thetimes.co.uk/article/donald-trump-trial-live-stormy-daniels-hush-money-latest-news-c3khbfftg

Quick Glance: Michael Cohen Criticizes Trump's Barron Graduation Ban Complaint as Ridiculous

Michael Cohen describes Trump's complaint about a potential ban on attending Barron's graduation ceremony as comical.

Cohen points out that Trump apparently did not attend the graduation ceremonies of his other children.

Cohen is expected to be a key witness in Trump's trial, which revolves around allegations of hush money payments to silence an affair with Stormy Daniels.

HuffPost advocates for making high-quality journalism freely accessible and seeks support to continue to ensure this.

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Apr 18

The O’Hare rebuild is mired in negotiations and potential changes. Here’s how another airport finished construction.

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/ohare-construction-budget-delay/

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Apr 18

‘Shame of Chicago, Shame of The Nation’ series premieres Thursday on WTTW, showing how segregation was built into foundation of real estate

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/shame-of-chicago-shame-of-the-nation-documentary-series/

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Apr 15

Girl killed, 10 other people injured in Chicago shooting: No arrests have been made as of Sunday morning, according to Chicago police.

wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/heavy-police-presence-on-southwest-side-after-shooting-reports/

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Apr 17

Earth Day is only once a year, these Chicago chefs upcycle ingredients every day: These days, with their bottom lines more razor-thin than ever ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/while-earth-day-is-only-once-a-year-these-chicago-chefs-upcycle-ingredients-every-day/

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Apr 18

Uber rolls out blue checkmark system for rider verification in Chicago, 11 other cities

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/uber-verification-safety-feature-chicago-pilot/

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Apr 16

Trump Forced to See Mean Memes About Him Shared by Prospective Jurors: Seven jurors were selected for Trump's hush-money trial as others were dismissed for ...

rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-trial-new-york-memes-prospective-jurors-1235005658/

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Apr 18

Mayor Brandon Johnson slams uphill effort to recall Chicago mayors: To get the Chicago mayor recall mechanism question on ballots this fall ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/mayor-brandon-johnson-slams-uphill-effort-to-recall-chicago-mayors/

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Apr 18

LSU's Angel Reese explains why she's dropping 'Bayou Barbie' as she heads to WNBA

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Apr 12

Editorial: O’Hare’s boosters are finally realizing that the airlines are, in fact, the clients

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/editorial-ohares-boosters-are-finally-realizing-that-the-airlines-are-in-fact-the-clients/

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Apr 17

Full UN membership won't help Palestinians on statehood: US envoy: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Wednesday she did not ...

reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-envoy-says-full-un-membership-wont-help-palestinians-with-statehood-2024-04-17/

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Column: As ‘Tortured Poets Department’ arrives, we wondered: Can Taylor Swift be poetry?

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/column-as-tortured-poets-department-arrives-we-wondered-can-taylor-swift-be-poetry/

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Apr 16

World Business Chicago names new CEO: The CEO will be in charge of pitching Chicago as a destination for corporate relocation and expansion ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/world-business-chicago-new-ceo/

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Review: Magnetic Fields plays ’69 Love Songs’ at Thalia Hall, a long and epic romance

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/review-magnetic-fields-plays-69-love-songs-at-thalia-hall-a-long-and-epic-romance/

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Johnson’s ambitious $1.25B bond plan, $70M migrant proposal pass City Council: Their passage gives Johnson much-needed money to continue the daily churn of ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/johnsons-ambitious-1-25b-bond-plan-70m-migrant-proposal-pass-city-council/

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Apr 18

Escalation in the Middle East: “A war with Iran can destroy Abu Dhabi or Dubai within 24 hours”

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Apr 12

DNC paid Biden’s legal bills during Hur investigation: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) paid for President Biden’s legal fees surrounding the ...

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Apr 09

An airplane passes near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington: An airplane passes near the total solar eclipse as seen from Bloomington, Indiana ...

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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington

An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.

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Apr 11

Deadly Chicago traffic stop of Dexter Reed raises serious questions about use of force

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Apr 16

Laura Washington: We know one thing from the Dexter Reed shooting. Driving while Black is a systemic problem.

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/15/column-dexter-reed-chicago-traffic-stop-washington/

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Apr 15

FC Bayern: Eleven things that still existed the last time Munich weren't champions

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Quick Glance: Bayer Leverkusen Crowned German Champions for the First Time

Bayer Leverkusen defeats Werder Bremen to become German football champions for the first time, dethroning FC Bayern after eleven years.

The jubilant Leverkusen heroes celebrate exuberantly after a 5-0 victory against Werder Bremen.

Coach Xabi Alonso leads Bayer to an early title decision and sets a points record at this stage of the season.

Bayer Leverkusen has the chance to win two more titles this season and has transformed into a top team through strong transfers.

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Review: Lovely ‘Music Man’ at Marriott Theatre is all about Marian the librarian: Why does Marian the librarian fall for that slick con man Harold Hill ...

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Apr 18

2024 Gospel Music Festival headliners include Clark Sisters: The festival is the first big Millennium Park music fest to kick off the 2024 summer season.

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/2024-gospel-music-festival-headliners-include-clark-sisters/

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Apr 11

Biden to warn on Beijing's South China Sea moves in Philippines-Japan summit: Long-simmering tensions between China and its neighbors will be in the spotlight on ...

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Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan

President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.

The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.

The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.

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Apr 14

Chicago pol slammed for appearing to celebrate Iranian attack on Israel: 'Free Palestine'

nypost.com/2024/04/14/world-news/chicago-pol-slammed-for-appearing-to-celebrate-attack-on-israel/

Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank

The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.

To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.

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Apr 15

Ken Holtzman, who threw 2 no-hitters for the Chicago Cubs before winning 3 World Series in Oakland, dies at 78

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/15/ken-holtzman-dies-chicago-cubs/

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Apr 18

Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ to air live from Chicago during Democratic convention: Comedian Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” is headed to Chicago for the Democratic ...

thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4603541-colberts-late-show-to-air-live-from-chicago-during-democratic-convention/

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Apr 18

Sen. Robert Peters: Chicago is ready for the Democratic National Convention: Thanks to progress made by President Joe Biden and Democrats at the state and local ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/opinion-chicago-preparations-democratic-national-convention-dnc/

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‘We Grown Now’ review: Coming of age in Chicago’s Cabrini-Green projects, in a movie of true distinction

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/we-grown-now-review-coming-of-age-in-chicagos-cabrini-green-projects-in-a-movie-of-true-distinction/

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Apr 16

Voters not sold on Kamala Harris despite her rising profile with abortion: Vice President Kamala Harris has failed to win over a majority of voters or convince ...

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Apr 13

Biden’s 3 Most Politically Incompetent Mistakes as President: If Trump wins back the White House, Biden’s presidency will be remembered for inflation ...

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Quick Glance: Biden's New Perspective on Inflation: Trump Would Be Worse

The White House warns that inflation would worsen if Trump is re-elected as a strategy to sway voters.

March's inflation increase surpassed expectations, undermining Biden's claim of lowering prices.

Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could lead to higher gas prices, a concern for the White House.

Biden emphasizes fighting inflation as top priority while experts debate the impact of his economic stimulus packages.

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Apr 17

Peter Mandelson’s advisory firm valued at £30mn in deal with ex-Obama aide: The Messina Group is taking a 20% stake in Global Counsel

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Justice Department ramps up efforts to reduce violent crime with Chicago gun intel center

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The Christian Science Monitor

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Apr 17

Is it safety or censorship? USC cancels valedictorian speech over Israel-Hamas protests.

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Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech

USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.

The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.

Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.

The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.

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Chicago Tribune

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Apr 17

Proposal for fourth Taco Bell to be built in Naperville goes to planning/zoning commission

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/naperville-city-taco-bell-planning-zoning-commission/

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Apr 16

Number of homicides plunges in major cities after pandemic-era surge: The nation is on pace to see one of the most significant declines in homicides since Obama ...

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Apr 11

Cicadas incoming: Billions to emerge in double-brood invasion: Billions of cicadas are set to pop out of the ground in May and June in a rare synchronized ...

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Quick Glance: Billions of cicadas to surface in rare double brood emergence

Billions of cicadas will emerge this spring: two different broods, one every 13 years, the other every 17 years.

They will dig their way out with shining red eyes, their deafening song filling the air.

This spring's cicadas belong to a genus in the eastern US known as Magicicada or periodical cicadas.

Anticipated emergence of cicadas in mid-May, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast of the USA.

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Apr 16

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down major US airport roads and bridges: Some travellers abandoned their cars and dragged luggage along the motorway to catch ...

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Apr 18

Motorist dies in fiery crash when vehicle plows into suburban Chicago highway toll plaza, police say

apnews.com/article/fatal-crash-illinois-toll-plaza-d6b4788f8fa417bca90182c3a07a99cf

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Apr 16

Gaza war protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge, block traffic in other cities: Demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza shut down San Francisco’s Golden Gate ...

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Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.

Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.

The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.

Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.

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The Salt Lake Tribune

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Natalie Brown: Challenging LDS Church orthodoxy, even at BYU, can help students build their faith

sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/14/natalie-brown-challenging-lds/

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Illinois now home to federally recognized tribal nation in historic Department of Interior decision

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/illinois-now-home-to-federally-recognized-tribal-nation-in-historic-department-of-interior-decision/

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Apr 09

2024 eclipse: Scenes from across North America: Millions across North America, in the path of totality and beyond, marveled at the rare celestial event.

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Apr 12

Former Obama advisor: Kushner engaged in ‘level of corruption that we’ve just never seen’ with foreign relations

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Protesters appear at testy Chicago Police Board meeting to call for firing of officers involved in killing of Dexter Reed

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/protesters-appear-at-testy-chicago-police-board-meeting-to-call-for-firing-of-officers-involved-in-the-killing-of-dexter-reed/

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Chicago Tribune

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Apr 17

Times change, but City News Cafe stays the course as the place with thousands of magazines

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/times-change-but-city-news-cafe-stays-the-course-as-the-place-with-thousands-of-magazines/

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Apr 12

Senate Democrats issue subpoena in Supreme Court ethics probe: Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a subpoena to a ...

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4589615-senate-democrats-issue-subpoena-in-supreme-court-ethics-probe/

Quick Glance: Investigation into Gifts to Supreme Court Justices: Leo Refuses Senate Subpoena

As part of a months-long inquiry into undisclosed gifts to Supreme Court justices, the Senate Judiciary Committee sent a subpoena to conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo on Thursday, which he promptly rejected as “politically motivated.”

Following reports that Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel A. Alito Jr. accepted free luxury travel and gifts from Crow, Leo, and conservative donor Robin Arkley II without disclosure, the committee voted to authorize subpoenas for Leo and Texas billionaire Harlan Crow along party lines.

Democrats on the committee initiated an investigation into the justices' relationships with private benefactors after ProPublica's April report last year revealed Thomas' failure to disclose free luxury vacations and private jet travel from Crow over many years, and Leo's arrangement of a luxury fishing trip for Alito in 2008.

With Leo's rejection, Democrats would need to hold a Senate vote to seek court enforcement of the subpoena - a nearly impossible task in a narrowly divided chamber requiring 60 votes to break a filibuster.

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Apr 09

Biden says Trump will ban abortion: ‘No one trusts Donald Trump’: At a Chicago fundraiser, the president said that the threat of Trump is far from abated by new ...

politico.com/news/2024/04/08/biden-trump-national-abortion-ban-fundraiser-00151192

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Apr 13

Heinz wants to convince Chicago that ketchup and hot dogs can co-exist. Will they succeed?

usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/13/ketchup-catastrophe-in-chicago-prompts-heinz-to-try-frank-tactics/73223938007/

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Apr 17

Masters: Man charged in transporting memorabilia taken from tournament: A man has been charged in federal court in Illinois in the transport of millions of ...

apnews.com/article/augusta-national-golf-masters-memorabilia-theft-e3aa6782e1c5e5d0ed04633152d4a869

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Apr 17

In Chicago, Ukrainian prime minister warns of dire consequences if Congress fails to deliver aid

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/ukraine-pm-chicago/

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Apr 10

Videos show Chicago police fired nearly 100 shots over 41 seconds during fatal traffic stop

apnews.com/article/dexter-reed-chicago-police-shooting-0529419b830040e41bff495f1b8f0313

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Apr 10

Chicago Public Schools opens applications for free full- and half-day prekindergarten next school year

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/10/cps-applications-pre-k/

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Apr 18

Editorial: Police fired 96 shots at Dexter Reed. Then 76 bullets decimated a family.

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/editorial-ariana-molina-shooting-gangs-dexter-reed/

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Apr 12

Biden Administration Said to Expand Two California National Monuments: The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Berryessa Snow Mountain National ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/11/climate/biden-california-national-monuments.html

Quick Glance: Biden Plans Expansion of Two National Monuments in California

President Biden plans to expand the boundaries of two national monuments in California in the coming weeks to bolster his conservation record and increase access to nature for disadvantaged communities.

Biden is expected to sign proclamations expanding the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, both originally designated by President Barack Obama.

Conservation groups, Native American tribes, and California lawmakers have all called on Biden to expand these monuments.

Biden has set an ambitious goal of conserving 30 percent of America’s lands and waters by 2030, and has already designated five new national monuments, many of which are on lands that area tribes consider sacred.

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Chicago Teachers Union asks for 9% annual raises as bargaining sessions are set to begin

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/chicago-teachers-union-asks-for-9-annual-raises-as-bargaining-sessions-are-set-to-begin/

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Apr 08

Trump Campaign Says Palm Beach Fundraiser Pulled in $50 Million: The amount nearly doubled the total Joe Biden raised at a fundraiser with former Presidents ...

thedailybeast.com/trump-campaign-says-palm-beach-fundraiser-pulled-in-dollar50-million

Quick Glance: Trump campaign expects $50 million haul at fundraiser

Former President Trump is expected to rake in approximately $50 million at a fundraising event in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday night, under the leadership of hedge fund billionaire John Paulson. This amount would double what three Democratic presidents recently raised for President Biden’s reelection campaign war chest.

The expected sum would double the amount raised by Biden's campaign at a fundraiser in New York City last week.

The event will help support Trump's campaign, the Republican National Committee (RNC), his Save America PAC, and state GOP parties under their joint fundraising agreement.

Trump and the RNC announced that they raised more than $65.6 million last month and entered April with over $91.3 million in cash. The Biden campaign's fundraising arm was also active in March, revealing a $90 million haul for the month and starting the second quarter with $192 million in cash on hand.

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Pranksters Ask Trump Rally-Goers Some Simple Questions, And... Wow. Just Wow.: The Good Liars found some unusual beliefs among the MAGA faithful at a recent ...

huffpost.com/entry/the-good-liars-trump-rally_n_6622181de4b0868a1b9080c5

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I doobie? Weed wedding the latest sign of spread of cannabis events: At one recent wedding, a budtender was hired to hand out pot to guests in the form of joints ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/i-doobie-weed-wedding-the-latest-sign-of-spread-of-cannabis-events/

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Apr 13

Migrants Can't Afford Their Rent: Officials have warned migrant budgets are dwindling, meanwhile some migrants are stuck looking for housing as work permits and ...

newsweek.com/migrants-immigration-rent-shelters-eviction-1889729

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Apr 18

Cook County reallocates $70M for migrants from health care to food service in Chicago

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/cook-county-reallocates-70m-for-migrants-from-health-care-to-food-service-in-chicago/

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Apr 09

Chicago Shakes 2024-25 season: Royal Shakespeare Co. returns, plus Kinks musical and ‘Lord of the Rings’

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/09/chicago-shakes-2024-25-season-royal-shakespeare-co-returns-plus-kinks-musical-and-lord-of-the-rings/

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Apr 14

Activists to protest ‘with or without permits’ when DNC arrives in Chicago this summer

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/13/activists-to-protest-with-or-without-permits-when-dnc-arrives-in-chicago-this-summer/

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Apr 19

The RNC’s Convention Playlist Is Full of Artists Who Detest Trump: The Republican National Committee released a playlist celebrating Trump that features multiple ...

rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/rnc-convention-playlist-artists-who-detest-trump-1235006069/