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Chicago school board head ousted because of social media posts deemed antisemitic, misogynistic
Read full article: Chicago school board head ousted because of social media posts deemed antisemitic, misogynisticThe president of the Chicago school board resigned Thursday just a week after he was appointed because of social media posts deemed antisemitic, anti-women and lending credence to a conspiracy theory about the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Voters in Arizona and Nebraska will face competing ballot measures. What happens if they both pass?
Read full article: Voters in Arizona and Nebraska will face competing ballot measures. What happens if they both pass?Voters in Arizona and Nebraska will see competing measures on their ballots this November.
Chicago mayor names new school board after entire panel resigns amid a fight over district control
Read full article: Chicago mayor names new school board after entire panel resigns amid a fight over district controlChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has named members of a new school board, days after all seven members resigned amid an escalating fight over control of the public schools in the nation’s third-largest city.
Fair-goers scorched by heartland heat wave take refuge under misters as some schools let out early
Read full article: Fair-goers scorched by heartland heat wave take refuge under misters as some schools let out earlyVisitors to the Minnesota State Fair are seeking relief from water misters because of soaring late summer temperatures that also prompted some Midwestern schools to let out early or cancel sports practices.
As political convention comes to Chicago, residents, leaders and activists vie for the spotlight
Read full article: As political convention comes to Chicago, residents, leaders and activists vie for the spotlightAs the American city that has hosted more political conventions than any other, Chicago has pretty much seen it all.
Chicago mayor's bumpy first year tests progressive credentials, puzzling some supporters
Read full article: Chicago mayor's bumpy first year tests progressive credentials, puzzling some supportersOnetime union organizer Brandon Johnson took office as Chicago’s mayor a year ago promising “bold” action as one of the country’s most progressive leaders.
Noting campus protests, Democrats are preparing for intense action at their summer convention
Read full article: Noting campus protests, Democrats are preparing for intense action at their summer conventionAs pro-Palestinian demonstrations escalate on college campuses, critics of President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war suggest this summer’s Democratic National Convention could be hit by protests and scenes of chaos.
Illinois governor's office says Bears' plan for stadium remains 'non-starter' after meeting
Read full article: Illinois governor's office says Bears' plan for stadium remains 'non-starter' after meetingIllinois Gov_ J_B_ Pritzker’s office says the Chicago Bears' proposal to fund a new lakefront stadium remains a “non-starter."
Videos show Chicago police fired nearly 100 shots over 41 seconds during fatal traffic stop
Read full article: Videos show Chicago police fired nearly 100 shots over 41 seconds during fatal traffic stopPlainclothes Chicago police officers fired nearly 100 gunshots over 41 seconds during a traffic stop that left one man dead and one officer injured last month.
Chicago to stop using controversial gunshot detection technology this year
Read full article: Chicago to stop using controversial gunshot detection technology this yearMayor Brandon Johnson says Chicago isn't renewing its ShotSpotter contract and will stop using the controversial gunshot detection system later this year.
Chicago to extend migrant shelter stay limits over concerns about long-term housing, employment
Read full article: Chicago to extend migrant shelter stay limits over concerns about long-term housing, employmentChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will again extend its 60-day limit on shelter stays for asylum seekers.
Lawsuit in Chicago is the latest legal fight over Texas moving migrants to U.S. cities
Read full article: Lawsuit in Chicago is the latest legal fight over Texas moving migrants to U.S. citiesA Texas transportation company is taking the nation’s third largest city to federal court, ratcheting up a legal battle over the migrant crisis that’s left U.S. cities struggling.
Freezing temperatures complicate Chicago’s struggles to house asylum-seekers
Read full article: Freezing temperatures complicate Chicago’s struggles to house asylum-seekersAs temperatures hover below freezing in Chicago, dozens of asylum-seekers are staying in the lower level of a city library until the bitter cold gripping much of the country lifts.
Suburbs put the brakes on migrant bus arrivals after crackdowns in Chicago and New York
Read full article: Suburbs put the brakes on migrant bus arrivals after crackdowns in Chicago and New YorkSome officials in suburbs and outlying cities near Chicago and New York are giving migrants arriving from the southern border a cold shoulder amid attempts to circumvent restrictions on dropping migrants in those two cities.
Chad Ryland's 56-yard field goal sends Patriots past Broncos 26-23 as Denver's playoff hopes dim
Read full article: Chad Ryland's 56-yard field goal sends Patriots past Broncos 26-23 as Denver's playoff hopes dimChad Ryland made a career-long 56-yard field goal with 2 seconds left, and the New England Patriots delivered a near-fatal blow to the Denver Broncos’ playoff hopes with a 26-23 victory.
Illinois scraps plan for building migrant winter camp due to toxic soil risk
Read full article: Illinois scraps plan for building migrant winter camp due to toxic soil riskGov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration has canceled plans to build a temporary winter camp for migrants in Chicago, citing the risk of contaminants at the former industrial site.
Chicago and other northern US cities scramble to house migrants with coldest weather just ahead
Read full article: Chicago and other northern US cities scramble to house migrants with coldest weather just aheadChicago is scrambling to house hundreds of asylum-seekers who are still sheltering on sidewalks, at police stations and at the city’s busiest airport as the cold weather sets in and with winter just around the corner.
Right turn on red? With pedestrian deaths rising, US cities are considering bans
Read full article: Right turn on red? With pedestrian deaths rising, US cities are considering bansAlmost every major city in the United States generally allows drivers to turn right at red lights, but that could be changing.
Big city mayors get audience with administration officials to pitch a request for help with migrants
Read full article: Big city mayors get audience with administration officials to pitch a request for help with migrantsBiden administration officials have hosted big city mayors at the White House to discuss how to manage a growing number of migrants.
Volunteer medical students are trying to fill the health care gap for migrants in Chicago
Read full article: Volunteer medical students are trying to fill the health care gap for migrants in ChicagoA group of volunteer doctors in Chicago is spending their Saturdays providing street medicine for the growing number of migrants.
Chicago and other US cities struggle to house asylum-seekers as winter weather hits
Read full article: Chicago and other US cities struggle to house asylum-seekers as winter weather hitsVolunteers, churches and advocacy groups are scrambling to find indoor shelter for migrants in Chicago as the temperatures drop.
The mayors of five big cities seek a meeting with Biden about how to better manage arriving migrants
Read full article: The mayors of five big cities seek a meeting with Biden about how to better manage arriving migrantsThe mayors of Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles and New York are pressing to meet with President Joe Biden about the migrants arriving in their cities.
Chicago's top cop says using police stations as short-term migrant housing is burden for department
Read full article: Chicago's top cop says using police stations as short-term migrant housing is burden for departmentChicago’s new police chief says the city’s use of police stations as temporary housing for thousands of migrants seeking asylum has been a “burden” on the nation’s second-largest police department.
Chicago officials ink nearly $30M contract with security firm to move migrants to winterized camps
Read full article: Chicago officials ink nearly $30M contract with security firm to move migrants to winterized campsChicago officials have signed a nearly $30 million contract with a private security firm to relocate migrants seeking asylum from police stations and the city’s two airports to winterized camps with massive tents before cold weather arrives.
Biden's Democratic allies intensify pressure for asylum-seekers to get work permits
Read full article: Biden's Democratic allies intensify pressure for asylum-seekers to get work permitsAs migration to the United States from Venezuela and other countries soars, Democratic elected officials are pressing the Biden administration to quickly grant work permits for asylum-seekers while their cases wind through immigration courts.
Howell leads big rally for Commanders, who hold on to beat Broncos after Wilson's Hail Mary
Read full article: Howell leads big rally for Commanders, who hold on to beat Broncos after Wilson's Hail MaryThe Washington Commanders secured their first 2-0 start in 12 years with a 35-33 win over the Denver Broncos.
Chicago to move migrants from police stations to tent camps before winter under mayor's plan
Read full article: Chicago to move migrants from police stations to tent camps before winter under mayor's planNearly 1,600 migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. will be relocated from Chicago police stations to winterized camps with massive tents under a plan by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
A throng of interfaith leaders to focus on combating authoritarianism at global gathering in Chicago
Read full article: A throng of interfaith leaders to focus on combating authoritarianism at global gathering in ChicagoThousands of people representing scores of religions and belief systems are expected to convene in Chicago for a weeklong event.
Smoke from Canada wildfires is increasing health risks in Black and poorer US communities
Read full article: Smoke from Canada wildfires is increasing health risks in Black and poorer US communitiesSmoky air from Canada’s wildfires is shrouding broad swaths of the U.S. from Minnesota to New York and Kentucky.
Canadian wildfires are causing the worst air in the US in cities like Chicago and Detroit
Read full article: Canadian wildfires are causing the worst air in the US in cities like Chicago and DetroitDrifting smoke from the ongoing wildfires across Canada is creating curtains of haze and raising air quality concerns throughout the Great Lakes region, and in parts of the central and eastern United States.
US cities hope crime strategies keep homicide numbers dropping and prevent summer surge
Read full article: US cities hope crime strategies keep homicide numbers dropping and prevent summer surgeMayors and police officials around the U.S. are rolling out familiar strategies in response to the traditional summer bump in violent crime.
Philadelphia mayoral primary returned Democrats to familiar themes of crime, inequality
Read full article: Philadelphia mayoral primary returned Democrats to familiar themes of crime, inequalityThe Democratic mayoral primary in Philadelphia is the latest election to represent a clash between moderates and progressives on concerns such as policing and education and to show the power of union support in big city politics.
Tax the rich? Chicago mayoral hopefuls debate city budget
Read full article: Tax the rich? Chicago mayoral hopefuls debate city budgetHow best to manage Chicago’s financial challenges is among the many issues separating Democrats Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas heading into the April 4 runoff for mayor.
Duke contains Plumlee, beats UCF 30-13 in Military Bowl
Read full article: Duke contains Plumlee, beats UCF 30-13 in Military BowlRiley Leonard threw for 173 yards and ran for two touchdowns, and Duke wrapped up an impressive first season under Mike Elko with a 30-13 victory over UCF in the Military Bowl.
Mississippi wins first CWS title by sweeping Oklahoma
Read full article: Mississippi wins first CWS title by sweeping OklahomaMississippi scored twice on wild pitches in a three-run eighth inning and the Rebels won their first national baseball title, sweeping Oklahoma in the College World Series finals with a 4-2 victory.
Navy scores 17 fourth-quarter points to overtake UCF 34-30
Read full article: Navy scores 17 fourth-quarter points to overtake UCF 34-30Tai Lavatai returned from a two-game injury absence to lead Navy back from a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit and a 34-30 win over UCF for the Midshipmen’s first victory this season.
Garza scores 33, No. 5 Iowa beats No. 16 Minnesota 86-71
Read full article: Garza scores 33, No. 5 Iowa beats No. 16 Minnesota 86-71Iowa center Luka Garza (55) celebrates with teammate Jordan Bohannon (3) after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. The Iowa senior guard had 19 points and a career-high 14 assists, Luka Garza had 33 points and the No. “If it wasn’t for Luka making his layups, I wouldn’t have 14 assists,” Bohannon said. Minnesota (10-4, 3-4) rallied from a 63-45 deficit to get within five twice late in the second half. The 1,000th point came on a free throw with 17:48 left in the second half.
Minnesota takes down No. 4 Iowa 102-95 with 3-point spree
Read full article: Minnesota takes down No. 4 Iowa 102-95 with 3-point spreeIowa guard Joe Wieskamp (10) and Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) vie for the ball in overtime of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)MINNEAPOLIS – Brandon Johnson made all four his 3-point attempts in overtime and finished with 26 points and nine rebounds, leading Minnesota's late surge to upset No. They trailed by seven points with 44 seconds left in regulation and outscored the Hawkeyes 29-15 the rest of the way. Then Carr hit the tying 3-pointer with 5.7 seconds remaining, bringing the Gophers bench players leaping onto the court. Garza started gobbling up rebounds and turning them into gimme putbacks, and Iowa looked like it was in control.
The Latest: Global coronavirus case total tops 50 million
Read full article: The Latest: Global coronavirus case total tops 50 millionJohns Hopkins University’s coronavirus tracker reported more than 50.2 million COVID-19 cases globally as of Sunday. Coronavirus cases and deaths also continue to soar in the U.S., as they are in many countries. Health officials also reported 1,038 new confirmed and probable coronavirus cases, bringing the state’s total so far to nearly 122,000. Globally, there have been nearly 50 million positive cases and more than 1.2 million deaths from COVID-19. With those adjustments and the latest reported cases, the statewide case total reached 53,671 with 1,104 deaths.
The Latest: Alaska hits daily new coronavirus case record
Read full article: The Latest: Alaska hits daily new coronavirus case record(AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Alaska on Saturday reported hitting a daily record in new coronavirus cases. ———MILAN – Italy registered a record 39,811 daily confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday. — Nebraska reported a record 2,681 coronavirus cases and a record 748 people in the hospital. The world reached 400,000 daily confirmed cases on Oct. 15; 500,000 on Oct. 26, and 600,000 on Friday. The global death toll hit a daily record of 11,024 confirmed deaths on Wednesday.