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Third Wave of COVID Could Bring Changes for Spring
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the U.S. once again, with a new single-day record of 83,757 cases on Oct. 23 and an estimated half-million deaths by Feb. 28. This third wave is expected to be worse than both the first and second waves. This third wave puts new variables on the table for […]
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Former Chicago Police Chief Eddie Johnson Sued for Sexual Assault
Eddie Johnson served as the Chicago police superintendent from March 2016 to Dec. 2019. He was demoted to Lieutenant by Mayor Lori Lightfoot after he was found slumped over the wheel of his car, drunk, and allowed to go home without any repercussions from officers. He was demoted after it was found that he lied […]
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Democratic Leaders Targeted in Domestic Terrorism Plot
On Oct. 8, the FBI discovered a plot to kidnap the Democratic Michigan Governor, Gretchen Whitmer. Since then 14 people have been charged in the domestic terrorism plot. The plan was discovered after the FBI found a private Facebook account discussing the violent overthrow of the government. At least six of the men were members […]
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News Nation – Providing ‘Just the Facts’
A fresh newscast is taking on the cable news big dogs by bringing neutral reporting back to prime-time. WGN America’s News Nation launched on Sept. 1, giving viewers an alternative viewing option apart from the mainstream outlets of CNN, MSNBC, Fox News and others. With today’s prime-time hits being ridden with opinion and further criticisms […]
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Emmett Till’s Chicago Home Granted Preliminary Landmark Status
The year was August 1955. Fourteen-year old African-American boy Emmett Till was visiting family in Mississippi. He was dared by friends to ask out a white lady, and that dare led to his murder. In honor of his passing, 65 years later, his Chicago home has been granted preliminary landmark status. He was beaten to […]
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Coronavirus Creates Opportunities for Malicious Predators
As health concerns for the general public rise due to COVID-19, FBI Chicago has seen an increase in cyber scams and sex crimes against children amounting to over 1,200 reports nationwide. Fears of the virus and increased time on the internet have created an opportunity for malicious users to take advantage of both adults and […]
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