President Trump has been handing out pardons and sentence reductions like candy. Recently, he pardoned former aide Rudy Giuliani, ex-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and others accused of trying to overturn the 2020 election results. But that's not all. He's also shown mercy to former U. S. Rep. George Santos and the ex-CEO of a cryptocurrency exchange, Chang...
The US is in for a chilly surprise this week. A wave of cold air from the Arctic is sweeping across the country. It's bringing snow, icy roads, and a big drop in temperatures. This sudden change is causing some unusual reactions, like iguanas falling from trees in Florida. The cold air is moving quickly. It's expected to hit the Great Plains first, with strong winds...
In a bold move, a group of moms from the Chicago suburbs made a statement. They were arrested while protesting outside an immigration detention center in Broadview, Illinois. This wasn't their first protest, but it caught attention. For months, people have been upset about the Trump administration's "Operation Midway Blitz. " This operation has led to tense moments b...
In a notable show of defiance, Catholic clergy made their way to an ICE detention center in Illinois, hoping to bring the Eucharist to detainees. Their efforts were met with a firm "no" from ICE, leaving the clergy feeling humiliated and disappointed. This incident is just one example of the growing tension between the Catholic Church and the Trump administration's i...
In Chicago, a typical Wednesday morning turned chaotic when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers entered a Spanish immersion daycare to detain a worker. This event, which would have been rare before 2017, has become more common due to policy changes under President Donald Trump. The "sensitive locations" directive, which once protected places like schoo...
The transatlantic slave trade was a dark chapter in history. From 1450 to 1888, European nations forcibly transported 12-15 million Africans across the Atlantic. This brutal system fueled Europe's industrial growth and colonial expansion. Yet, when slavery ended, the focus was on compensating slave owners, not the enslaved. In 1833, Britain paid £20 million to 46, 0...
In 2025, the world said goodbye to many influential figures who shaped various fields. From politics to entertainment, their contributions left a lasting impact. Politics saw the passing of several key figures. Dick Cheney, a former vice president known for his strong policies, died at 84. Jim Edgar, a former governor of Illinois, passed away at 79. William H. Webst...
Monday, Nov. 3, is a busy day for sports fans. There's a lot going on, from college basketball to professional games. Let's break it down. College basketball kicks off early with men's games at 6:30 p. m. on various channels. Teams like Coppin St. , Maryland, Quinnipiac, and St. John’s are playing. Later, at 7 p. m. , more games start, including Arizona vs. Florida ...
Cold weather is on its way, and it's not just about bundling up. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a series of alerts across the U. S. , warning of frost, freeze, and snow. This isn't just about inconvenience; it's about potential damage to crops, plants, and even plumbing. So, what's the deal? In Alaska, things are looking particularly snowy. The Dalton...
A congressional hopeful in Illinois found herself in hot water after a heated interview. Katherine Abughazaleh, running for Illinois’s 9th Congressional District, is facing serious charges. She and five others were indicted for getting in the way of a federal officer’s job. The indictment says they surrounded the officer’s vehicle, pounded on it, and even wrote "PIG"...