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Women’s Health Expo Opens Doors in Plainfield

March 7, 2026

The Plainfield YMCA will host a women’s health expo on Saturday, March 21, from 9:30 to 11 a. m. The venue is the C. W. Avery YMCA at 15120 Wallin Drive. State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is the main organizer and will speak at the event. She has invited local leaders such as Will County Executiv

technology

Ukraine’s Drone Factory Eyes Gulf Markets as Middle East Tensions Rise

March 7, 2026

Ukrainian companies that build cheap drones to shoot down enemy aircraft say they can ship many units overseas. The idea grew after the U. S. and Gulf states asked for help when Iran started firing drones at allies. Russia’s own production of Iranian‑style Shahed drones keeps Ukraine busy defe

sports

Griffin Jax: From High‑School Pitcher to Air Force Officer

March 7, 2026

Griffin Jax was born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 22, 1994, and grew up in Colorado where baseball became his passion. In high school he dominated the mound at Cherry Creek, earning a 7–1 record and a low ERA that earned him Colorado’s Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year award. Despite bei

technology

Hidden TV Tricks That Make Your Screen Work Smarter

March 7, 2026

Many people own a smart TV, but most use it only for streaming shows or gaming on a console. A few overlooked functions can make the device more useful without needing tech skills. One useful feature is watching a doorbell camera on the TV. If you have a Ring Doorbell and a Samsung SmartThings‑enab

technology

Plasma Gets a Tune‑Up: Bug Fixes Roll Out Soon

March 7, 2026

The KDE Plasma team has announced a wave of bug fixes that will reach users in the upcoming 6. 6. 2, 6. 6. 3 and 6. 7 releases. These updates focus on improving stability rather than adding new features, addressing issues that have been bothering the community for some time. A key improvement is

weather

Flood Alert in Ingham County: What Residents Need to Know

March 7, 2026

The National Weather Service warned that the Sycamore Creek in Delta Township and Lansing could overflow. The alert began early Saturday morning, around 2:22 a. m. , and will stay active until Monday. By the time of the warning, the creek had already reached 7. 5 feet—well above its normal 6‑foot le

politics

Celebrating a Legacy: The Life and Impact of Rev. Jesse Jackson

March 7, 2026

Thousands gathered in Chicago to honor the late civil‑rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose influence spanned decades of activism and politics. The ceremony drew former presidents, senators, local officials, artists, and ordinary citizens who remembered Jackson’s relentless fight for justice. F

weather

Tornado Near Shopping Plaza Sends Metal Rubbish Flying

March 7, 2026

A sudden storm hit a small town in southwest Michigan, turning a quiet shopping area into a chaotic scene of flying debris. A worker at a local phone store started recording as metal sheets, insulation and other junk were hurled through the air. The tornado ripped roofs off nearby buildings and scat

sports

Lakers Lose to Nuggets, Players Falter Amidst Strong Denver Start

March 6, 2026

The game began with Denver flooding the scoreboard, pulling ahead 11‑0 and never letting Los Angeles catch up. Whenever the Lakers tried to mount a comeback, Denver answered immediately, shutting down any momentum. LeBron James showed his usual intensity, attacking the rim and defending hard, but

politics

Jesse Jackson’s Farewell: A City Comes Together

March 6, 2026

The House of Hope on Chicago’s South Side hosted a heartfelt farewell for Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil‑rights icon who passed away on Feb. 17 at age 84. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton took the stage, each sharing memories that highlighted Jackson’s lifelong fight for