The ‘zombie drug’ xylazine’s atrocities, rocking Chicago and New York
These days, drug use in Washington Square Park in New York is a pretty open topic. People can be seen …
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Republican senators say Trump’s legal issues will reflect poorly on the party in 2024
Republican senators are expressing concern that if former President Trump ends up becoming the party’s nominee, it will reflect poorly …
Unintentionally, Russia’s air force attacks one of its own cities
Residents of a Russian city close to the Ukrainian border believed an attack from their country when a loud boom …
Patrick Beverley Makes Fun of LeBron James Following His Startling Injury Comeback
After missing 13 games and raising concerns that he might be sidelined for the remainder of the season, LeBron James …
Shootings in Nashville: More victims of the Covenant School shooting
Monday’s shooting at a Nashville, Tennessee, private school by a female suspect resulted in the deaths of three children and …
Investigation: China Influencing US Politics through the Mormon Church
According to a recent investigation, China allegedly established relationships in Utah, some through the Mormon church, to have an impact …
A new report warns that drug shortages are increasing and pose a threat to national security
A report by Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security Committee has found that new drug shortages increased by nearly 30 …
The $3 trillion in deficit reduction under Biden’s budget: It’s still insufficient
In his budget proposal for FY 2024, President Biden pledges to cut future deficits by $2.8 trillion over the following …
An individual from Rockford was given a 10-year prison sentence for robbing banks in Rockford and Belvidere
ROCKFORD — A federal judge has sentenced a Rockford man to a total of 10 years in federal prison for …
Warren requests hearings on the failures of the Silicon Valley and Signature banks
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has requested that hearings be held in the Senate regarding the recent failure of two significant …
Before she passed away, a woman who was stabbed on a Chicago train platform identified her assailant
Samantha Maldonado, 26, was stabbed repeatedly on the Chicago Transit Authority’s Adams and Wabash platform. Her ex-boyfriend, Alejandro Arellano, has …
Russian aircraft shoots down an American drone over the Black Sea
American officials confirmed that a Russian fighter jet downed a U.S. Air Force drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday, …
Police in Naperville urge locals to observe St. Patrick’s Day responsibly
The Naperville Police Department is participating in a statewide enforcement campaign to crack down on impaired drivers and encourage people …
Ross Stores aims to open about 100 locations this year
Off-price retailer Ross Stores aims to open about 100 locations this year, having already debuted 19 new stores in February …
Peoria County: Threats of severe weather during Preparedness Week
Peoria County’s Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the National Weather Service, is calling on Peoria County residents to educate …
Biden keeps door open talking about Russian-occupied Crimea
The Biden administration is keeping the door open when it comes to U.S. support for Ukraine taking back Russian-occupied Crimea. …
Service sector rises and continues to expand
The services sector is benefiting from a switch in consumer spending from goods, which are typically bought on credit. The …
Storms and tornadoes hit southern states
Deadly storms generating snow and tornadoes roll through southern states and move towards the northeastern US. Storms producing tornadoes and …
Lori Lightfoot is denied for a second term
CHICAGO — Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after …
Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking local villages
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian officials accused Ukrainian saboteurs on Thursday of crossing into western Russia and attacking local villages, …
Chicago Bears to open the bidding on the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft
INDIANAPOLIS — Justin Fields has created enough value to allow the Chicago Bears to open the bidding on the No. …
Lightfoot faces eight challengers in Chicago
Incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces crowded field in bid for re-election in race where public safety is a major issue. …
Walmart to close 3 stores in Chicago area
Nearly half a dozen Walmart locations are set to close in the coming weeks, just two months after the retail …
Disney to reorganize the company and fire 7,000 employees
Disney said Wednesday it is planning to reorganize into three segments. The media and entertainment giant said it would now …
Turkey earthquake becomes personal for Chicago-based executive of Zakat Foundation
Amina Demir is no stranger to helping people displaced because of natural or political disasters. As the chief operating officer …
Elections 2024 in US and Russia may decide the battlefield developments in Ukraine
“The absence of a victory will call into question the legitimacy of Russia’s 2024 elections,” Andrei Fedorov, former deputy foreign …
Ukraine: Russia is preparing major new offensive this month
Ukraine’s defence minister has said Russia is preparing a major new offensive, and warned that it could begin as soon …