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Settlement in Police Shooting Case Raises Concerns Over Crisis Response

April 14, 2026

In mid-2024, a quiet neighborhood in Wadsworth became the center of a tragic incident when Shannon Sloan lost his life in a confrontation with police. The case began after Sloan had an argument with his wife about her stepson’s vape pen, which escalated into a heated discussion. Sloan, visibly distr

health

Watch out: Spicy food bowls from social media could be risky business

April 14, 2026

Never judge a dish by its bright TikTok colors. West-central Illinois food safety teams recently noticed a sharp rise in “spicy bowls” popping up online. These meals mix pickled veggies, eggs, protein, bold spices, and plenty of hot sauce into a single colorful bowl. What started as a kitchen experi

entertainment

Free stuff gone wrong: when generosity bites back

April 14, 2026

Neighbors can surprise you in the worst ways when free stuff enters the picture. Take the case of someone who offered a bright yellow paint can on a local app. A neighbor grabbed it for her front door, then demanded a full refund for the "wrong color, " claiming it ruined her curb appeal. Instead of

education

AI tools boost beginner Spanish learning, but mixed results raise questions about their limits

April 14, 2026

Many students freeze when speaking a foreign language for the first time. Instead of avoiding that fear, instructors at one university decided to meet it head-on with artificial intelligence. They wanted learners to practice speaking early and often, especially in online classes where spontaneous co

finance

Village Budget Shifts Toward Surplus Amid Rising Costs

April 14, 2026

Tinley Park has drafted a new budget that shows a small surplus for next year. The plan expects about $2. 18 million more in money than it spends by the end of fiscal 2027. The village will spend roughly $82 million next year, up from last year, while revenue is projected to reach about $84 milli

politics

Fair Housing Month: A Year‑Long Call for Equality

April 13, 2026

In April, the United States remembers the signing of a pivotal law in 1968 that outlawed discrimination when buying or renting homes. This rule, now almost six decades old, stops bias based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, family status and ethnicity. Each year the Department of Housing

health

Avoiding Dog Danger: Smart Moves for When a Loose Pup Appears

April 13, 2026

When summer rolls in and families head outdoors, it’s easy to forget the basics of staying safe around dogs. A recent spike in attacks in Metro Detroit has reminded people that understanding a dog’s signals can keep everyone out of harm’s way. The first thing to remember is that dogs communicate th

health

Stay Alert: Ticks Are Back in the Backyard

April 13, 2026

The spring heat is inviting people and their dogs to explore parks, but a quiet threat lurks in the tall grass. Since 2020, Alexandria has recorded more cases of Lyme disease, a bacterial illness that spreads when a blacklegged deer tick bites. Symptoms start with fever and fatigue, then a red r

crime

Fire‑fighting Plan Gone Wrong: Teen Throws Molotov at AI Leader’s Home

April 13, 2026

In a startling turn of events, a 20‑year‑old from Texas was taken into custody after he hurled an incendiary device toward the San Francisco house of a prominent artificial‑intelligence chief. Video footage captured the suspect, identified as Daniel Moreno‑Gama, tossing a homemade Molotov cocktail

politics

Wrong‑Target Arrest Sparks County Investigation

April 13, 2026

A Minnesota county is digging into a federal raid that ended with the wrong man being taken from his home. In January, agents entered a St. Paul house with guns drawn, handcuffed an individual named ChongLy “Scott” Thao, and forced him out into the snow wearing only underwear and sandals. Thao later