LIVE: Protesters rally in downtown Chicago against immigration crackdown
CHICAGO – Protesters are gathering at Congress Plaza to denounce the White House’s new immigration crackdown, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz. What we know: Demonstrators began assembling near Michigan Avenue and Ida B. Wells Drive in downtown Chicago on Tuesday evening,…
Decomposing body found in Tesla reportedly registered to singer D4vd after passers-by notice foul smell coming from vehicle
Los Angeles police found a decomposing human body on Monday inside a Tesla reportedly registered to up-and-coming singer D4vd. An LAPD spokesperson toldThe Independent that officers responded to a report of a “foul order” coming from a vehicle in the…
El Grito Chicago festival rescheduled after moving to Pilsen, organizers say
CHICAGO – Chicago’s Mexican community is pushing back despite the threat of increased immigration enforcement across the city. Organizers of El Grito Chicago, a Mexican Independence Day festival, said the postponed event is back on the schedule. What we know:…
Northwestern University taps ex-president to serve on interim basis after Schill steps down
EVANSTON, Ill. – Days after Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced he would step down from his role, the school said it will tap a former leader to fill the position on an interim basis. President Emeritus Henry S. Bienen…
Randolph County North Carolina search ends after young boy found deceased authorities investigate circumstances
Randolph County North Carolina search ends after young boy found deceased authorities investigate circumstances RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities in Randolph County confirmed the tragic discovery of a young boy’s body on Tuesday, bringing an end to a tense and…
Pebblebrook Georgia High School faces tragic active shooter incident disrupting students and staff safety Monday morning
Pebblebrook Georgia High School faces tragic active shooter incident disrupting students and staff safety Monday morning PEBBLEBROOK, Ga. — The Pebblebrook High School community is in shock following a tragic active shooter incident that occurred Monday morning, turning what began…
Nichols New York two-vehicle crash early Monday morning leaves two people deceased, authorities investigate
Nichols New York two-vehicle crash early Monday morning leaves two people deceased, authorities investigate NICHOLS, N.Y. — Authorities are investigating a tragic two-vehicle crash that occurred early Monday morning on State Route 17 in Nichols, New York, which resulted in…
Garden City Michigan motorcycle crash claims 44-year-old man’s life, authorities investigate circumstances and causes
Garden City Michigan motorcycle crash claims 44-year-old man’s life, authorities investigate circumstances and causes GARDEN CITY, Mich. — Authorities are investigating a tragic motorcycle crash that occurred earlier this month in Garden City, resulting in the death of 44-year-old Nicholas…
Trump administration investigating millions in funding for Charlotte transit system after
The Trump administration has vowed to investigate Charlotte, North Carolina’s transit system in the wake of outrage following the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a city light rail train in August. “I can’t pull money today from their…
Man fatally shot on Chicago’s South Side; 3 suspects sought: police
CHICAGO – A man was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon on the South Side, and police are searching for three suspects. What we know: The incident happened just after 1 p.m. Tuesday in the 2500 block of E. 79th Street. Authorities…