Legislators were unable to hash out a solution for Chicago’s transit crisis before leaving Springfield on Saturday at the end of their regular session, leaving a looming fiscal cliff that, if not resolved, could leave transit riders in Illinois under a “doomsday scenario.” So what happens next? Here’s what to know: What can lawmakers do? Technically, … Read more
Americans are buzzing with excitement for the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. During these cosmic phenomena, viewers typically watch them in groups or public places such as libraries, parks, festivals, and parks with their eclipse glasses. But not many people know the rest of their wardrobe could improve their entire experience. Experts … Read more
Written by Abraham Galvan on May 28, 2025 Advertisement Since joining Miami Dade College Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) in February 2024 as executive director and chief curator, Dr. Amy Galpin has been working towards raising the profile of the institution and enhancing the accessibility of its programs and collections. Dr. Galpin oversees all … Read more
The suspect accused of fatally shooting two people including a Baldwin Park police officer over the weekend has been identified as 22-year-old Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Monday. Medina-Berumen was arrested on suspicion of murder and is being held in lieu of $4 million bail, according to the Sheriff’s Department. … Read more
Because Madison Avenue is no longer for advertising, it's for ketamine therapy, here are your afternoon links: rat sightings are down, the New York Liberty are good, the American Dream megamall is kinda empty and more. [ more › ]
A man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails into a Colorado group that had gathered to bring attention to Israeli hostages in Gaza planned the attack for more than a year and specifically targeted what he described as a “Zionist group,” authorities said in court papers unsealed Monday charging him with a federal hate crime. Witnesses … Read more
Tickets are now on sale for nine big headliners set to perform at the 2025 Illinois State Fair grandstand stage. The fair, which takes place in Springfield, hosts a number of big acts from all music styles as part of its entertainment lineup. In years past, the Illinois State Fair has seen headliners ranging from … Read more
A deputy of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office arrested in April for battering a woman he met at E11even nightclub has been cleared from all criminal charges. On Monday, state attorneys announced they will not prosecute 54-year-old Lt. Daniel Chala. Chala was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center nearly two months ago on charges … Read more
AT&T said it has begun notifying millions of customers about the theft of personal data recently discovered online. The telecommunications giant said Saturday that a dataset found on the “dark web” contains information such as Social Security numbers for about 7.6 million current AT&T account holders and 65.4 million former account holders. The company said … Read more
There’s an incredible courtroom scene in the 1933 film “I’m No Angel,” written by Mae West, which she starred in with Cary Grant. West’s character, Tira, tells her lawyer she wants to cross-examine all the witnesses herself. She brings her quick-quip banter to the proceedings, seductively eyes the judge, and charms not only the jury … Read more