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SantaCon Founder Charged with Misusing Millions

April 17, 2026

The event that started in 1994 as a quirky project in San Francisco has grown into an international party where people dress as Santa and celebrate together. In New York City, the gathering has become especially popular, drawing crowds that sometimes reach 25, 000 people. A U. S. attorney in the So

crime

Former Joliet worker admits to stealing from his own workplace

April 17, 2026

A finance chief in Joliet who handled public money for years got caught using it for personal trips, shows, and even sports games instead of running the park district’s budget. The man worked as the top financial officer from 2013 to 2019, earning over $100, 000 each year before his own office notic

health

A new healthcare campus for Cleveland in 2026

April 16, 2026

Cleveland is getting a major boost for healthcare training with a shared campus opening in 2026. Three groups—New Bridge Cleveland, Youth Opportunities Unlimited, and the Central School of Practical Nursing—are working together to turn a 100, 000-square-foot building in the St. Clair-Superior area i

finance

Southwick pushes schools to trim budget after tough town cuts

April 16, 2026

The town of Southwick has taken big steps to tighten its own spending, cutting budgets by 5% last year and another 10% this year. But even with those reductions, the school district’s costs keep climbing, forcing officials to ask for more savings. The Select Board approved a letter asking the region

crime

When Teachers Cross the Line: A Music Teacher’s Alleged Grooming of a Student

April 16, 2026

A Florida music teacher now faces serious charges after allegedly grooming a teenage piano student in disturbing ways. Police reports claim the 53-year-old man, who taught at a Miami high school, crossed multiple boundaries with the girl. He showed her a tattoo of two hearts on his chest, telling he

education

Schools Must Fight AI‑Made Deepfakes, Says State Education Office

April 15, 2026

The Massachusetts Department of Education sent a letter to all school leaders warning that sharing non‑consensual AI images is illegal and urging them to stop the spread. The notice followed a report that only nine of 113 district policies mention AI‑generated sexual harassment, and just five say st

politics

Walk‑and‑Sip Downtown: New Drink Rules Aim to Boost Foot Traffic

April 15, 2026

DeKalb is considering a fresh idea that lets adults carry one drink in a city‑approved cup while strolling through downtown. The plan, part of an Entertainment District proposal, would let diners and shoppers enjoy a beverage on the go between restaurants, bars, and other venues. The city hopes this

politics

Supreme Court’s Quick‑Fire Decisions: A Growing Concern

April 15, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court has been moving faster and farther into cases that should first be handled by lower courts, a trend that one of its liberal justices has warned could damage the whole judicial system. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said this during a talk at Yale Law School, a meeting that

education

Preston Middle School Wins Science Olympiad Again

April 15, 2026

Preston Middle School has taken the state science title for the second year in a row, beating last year’s narrow loss by a wide margin. The win marks the school’s 15th overall championship and its 14th since 2010. The state meet was held on April 4 at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs,

sports

A New Basketball Space for Vietnam’s Youth

April 15, 2026

The District 10 Children’s House in Ho Chi Minh City now has a fresh basketball court that can host games for more than 10, 000 kids each year. The upgrade began on April 9 and finished by April 20, turning a plain 28 × 15‑meter surface into a safe and inviting arena. Materials chosen for the