The central and eastern U. S. is in for a frosty December, thanks to a shifting polar vortex. This weather pattern is expected to bring three rounds of Arctic air, starting this week. The first wave is already hitting the Midwest, with temperatures dropping significantly. The cold snap will spread t
Schools in the Chicago area face a tough choice when a cold front hits. Should they stay open or close to keep students safe? There's no simple answer. It's not just about how cold it is. Many things come into play. First, schools look at how bad the weather is. Is it just cold, or are there danger
People often forget how important police are. Think about places where there are no police. Safety is not guaranteed. It's all about luck and hoping people are good. But police officers put their lives on the line every day. They wear a badge that comes with a heavy price. Recently, Sgt. Terri Swee
Chicago's public transport system is facing serious safety issues. Recent events, like a woman being set on fire and a man being stabbed, show how unsafe it has become. In the past year, there have been nearly 2, 900 crimes on the CTA. This is the second-highest number since 2015. Riders and workers
Queens is gearing up for a snowy weekend, with forecasts predicting 5-7 inches of snow. City officials recently shared their winter preparedness plans at a meeting in Borough President Donovan Richards' office. Antonio Whitaker, assistant director of the Bureau of Community Affairs at the NYC Depart
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara recently made waves by stating his department won't assist ICE with raids. Why? He says they're already stretched too thin handling local crime. The chief was asked about his stance on CNN. Critics argue that helping ICE could target dangerous criminals and sav
A cheese company has issued a voluntary recall on various shredded cheese products due to potential metal contamination. The recall was first initiated on October 3, 2023, and the FDA has since assigned it a Class II designation, indicating that consuming the affected products could cause temporary
Cheese lovers, listen up! There are two major cheese recalls happening right now, and they're not small deals. One is about shredded cheese with possible metal bits, and the other is about grated Pecorino Romano with listeria concerns. Both are serious, so pay attention. First, let's talk about the
A recent snowstorm left its mark on Portage, causing more than just slippery roads. The city got 9 inches of snow, which meant a lot of work for the snowplows. They had to drive 2, 800 miles to clear the streets. One big problem was cars parked on the streets. The city has a rule: when 2 or more in
A decade after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished, the search is back on. Ocean Infinity, a U. S. marine robotics company, is set to resume the hunt for the missing plane starting December 30. This isn't their first attempt. They previously searched for about six weeks earlier this year but calle
