Get ready, Chicago! A winter weather advisory is in effect for the area, with snow on the way. The National Weather Service has issued the advisory for several counties, including Cook, DuPage, and Lake, starting at midnight. The snow is expected to start falling late Saturday night, with the heavie
The U. S. is in for a wild ride this December. A sudden Arctic blast has swept across the central and northeastern parts of the country. This isn't your average cold snap. It's a whopper, with temperatures plunging way below what's usual for this time of year. Meteorologists say it's all thanks to a
In recent times, immigration enforcement has been ramped up in major cities. The goal? To catch immigrants with criminal records. But the results are surprising. More than half of those arrested in these high-profile operations had no criminal history at all. That's compared to about a third nationw
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
Politics in America often seems like a game where parties put their own interests first. Both Democrats and Republicans have been accused of this, and it's not hard to see why. The recent debate about party loyalty versus national interest has sparked some heated discussions. One letter from Novemb
California has set up a digital platform for people to share videos, pictures, and other proof of possible misconduct by federal immigration officers. This move comes as part of a broader response to the Trump administration's tough stance on immigration. In recent times, immigration agents have be
Plainfield, a suburb in the Chicago area, is the fastest-growing city in Illinois. This is according to a recent study. The study looked at cities with populations between 25, 000 and 500, 000. It used data from the U. S. Census Bureau from 2015 and 2023. Researchers calculated the population and i
Winter has been particularly fierce this year, with a series of snowstorms sweeping across the northern parts of the country. The Northeast is currently experiencing its first major snowstorm of the season, with forecasts predicting 8 to 12 inches of snow in states like New York, Connecticut, Massac
A man who once held a position of trust in a Chicago hospital now faces serious charges. Edmund Rivers, a former mental health counselor, is accused of sexually assaulting five young boys. These assaults allegedly happened between 1996 and 2004 at Hartgrove Behavioral Health Hospital. The hospital,
Indiana's political landscape is set for a major shake-up. The state's House Republicans have revealed a new plan for congressional districts. This plan aims to strengthen the Republican hold on the state's political representation. Currently, Republicans control seven out of nine congressional seat
