The Supreme Court has put on hold the latest plan from the Biden administration to lower payments for millions of borrowers, pending the outcome of lawsuits making their way through lower courts. The plan aimed to provide a faster path to loan cancellation and reduce monthly income-based repayments
The debate over school resource officers (SROs) at Waukegan High School has students, parents, and community members feeling uneasy about the lack of a deal between the city and school district. For nearly two weeks, negotiations have been ongoing, but the two sides remain $40,000 apart. As classe
In the midst of a devastating humanitarian crisis, the United Nations has managed to vaccinate over 560,000 children in Gaza against polio. This remarkable feat is a testament to the resilience of healthcare workers and the determination of families in the besieged strip. But what does this achievem
The latest box office figures are in, and it's clear that the Beetlejuice franchise is still going strong. The second installment, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice", has conjured up an estimated $28.7 million overseas, with an impressive 44% drop from its opening weekend. This is a great sign for the film's
The ghostly thriller "Beetlejuice" has managed to retain the top slot at the box office for the second weekend in a row, raking in a whopping $14.4 million on Friday alone. This is no surprise, considering the paranormal comedy has been charming audiences with its quirky humor and Tim Burton's signa
As the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet struggles to recover from the release of asbestos during its summer renovation, its future hangs in the balance. The 98-year-old indoor theater, a beloved cultural institution, is now facing a lawsuit from the Illinois Attorney General's Office, seeking thousan
As San Jose officials look to create the city's first business improvement district in over 15 years, they're banking on a new strategy to boost economic growth in East San Jose. The Tully Road-Eastridge Business Association (TREBA) has spent two years developing plans for this district, pooling res
South Carolina's Department of Public Health has been awarded a $925,389 grant from the United States Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women to support sexual assault survivors. The grant will cover two years and aims to provide services to those affected by sexual assault, increas
In a disturbing incident, a 76-year-old man, Juan Bernal, was arrested and charged with assault in the third degree for allegedly attacking the owner of a New York City clothing boutique, Tanya Young Williams, over a large poster of Vice President Kamala Harris displayed in her window. But what sho
Microsoft is finally saying goodbye to ActiveX, a technology that's been around since the days of Windows 95. Think of it like that old family recipe that everyone swore by, but secretly everyone agrees is a bit outdated and maybe even a little risky. ActiveX was originally designed to let develo
