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Teens, parents and cops: what really happens in Chicago’s summer safety plans

May 27, 2026

Chicago’s warmer months bring two things: sunshine and hard choices. Every April, flyers pop up online promising “Hyde Park takeovers, ” big teen meetups that sometimes turn into fights, theft or worse. Last year a 14-year-old died after one of those nights. This year, adults in Hyde Park chose a di

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Spices Team Up to Fight Inflammation Better Than Alone

April 26, 2026

Scientists tested how well common spices fight inflammation when used together instead of separately. They found that menthol from mint, cineole from eucalyptus, and capsaicin from chili peppers work much better when paired. In fact, certain combinations made their anti-inflammatory effects 100 time

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Trailblazing Illinois Lawmaker Who Crossed Aisles

April 18, 2026

Barbara Flynn Currie, who served in the Illinois House for forty years, died at 85. During a 2016 vote on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s pension plan, she became the only Democrat to hand a handshake to three Republicans who defied their party and overrode Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto. Her career began

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Fast‑Track Return: Global Entry Reopens After DHS Pause

March 11, 2026

The United States has turned the page on a travel pause that began when lawmakers could not agree on a budget. A federal agency said it would bring back a program that lets frequent international travelers skip long lines at airports. The move comes after the department had stopped processing Global

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Kristi Noem's Leadership Under Fire: Democrats Demand Accountability

January 26, 2026

Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, is facing intense criticism from Democrats. They are calling for her resignation or impeachment. This comes after two recent incidents where federal officers killed U. S. citizens. More Democrats are joining the call for Noem's impeachment. The number o

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A Judge Says Stop the Pretend Game: Trump's Picked Prosecutor Can't Use Her Title

January 21, 2026

A judge has told Lindsey Halligan, a prosecutor who supports former President Donald Trump, to stop calling herself a "U. S. Attorney. " This comes after a court found that her appointment was not legal. Judge David Novak, who was appointed by Trump, said that Halligan's continued use of the title i

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Turmeric: A Spice with a Powerful Past and a Bright Future

January 3, 2026

Turmeric, a spice with a history spanning over 4, 000 years, is making waves in the modern world of health and wellness. Its active ingredient, curcumin, is known for its strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Recent studies have shown that turmeric can help with joint pain, digestive

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Veterans, Deportation, and the Heated Exchange in Congress

December 12, 2025

House Democrats had a lot of questions for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a recent hearing on global threats. One of the main topics was the treatment of veterans and military families under current immigration policies. Rep. Seth Magaziner from Rhode Island brought up the case of S

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Immigration Policies Under Fire: A Clash in Congress

December 11, 2025

A heated debate unfolded in Congress as Kristi Noem, the head of homeland security, faced tough questions about the Trump administration's strict immigration policies. Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee were not holding back. They grilled Noem about the recent surge in immigration en

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Protesters Challenge Noem During Heated Hearing

December 11, 2025

A recent hearing on Capitol Hill took an unexpected turn when protesters interrupted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The disruption was unusual, to say the least. One protester shouted a famous line from the movie "The Exorcist, " saying, "The power of Christ compels you! " They demanded an