Since 1981, Brian Smith has taught various personal safety and martial arts courses on the south side of Chicago, both at the Metropolitan Police Self-Defense Institute and the Chicago Heights Ju … [Read more...] about Illinois police officer’s commitment to community outshines national scrutiny: ‘I’ve become a father figure’
fox-news/us/us-regions/midwest/illinois
Military dad surprises sons at school after year-long pandemic deployment
Two Illinois brothers got a heartwarming surprise when they found their military father waiting for them outside their elementary school after he had been away for a year on deployment. Sgt. James … [Read more...] about Military dad surprises sons at school after year-long pandemic deployment
2021 Brood X cicadas: Here’s where the insects are emerging
A brood of trillions of periodical cicadas is poised to emerge in some states across the country this month. The insects, which last appeared above ground almost two decades ago, are known as "Brood … [Read more...] about 2021 Brood X cicadas: Here’s where the insects are emerging
Trillions of cicadas about to emerge across US
Sifting through a shovel load of dirt in a suburban backyard, Michael Raupp and Paula Shrewsbury find their quarry: a cicada nymph.And then another. And another. And four more.In maybe a third of a … [Read more...] about Trillions of cicadas about to emerge across US
Illinois college professors gush about teaching social justice on Zoom: ‘I’m living the life over here’
Two Chicago-based professors were caught gushing about teaching social justice in the classroom during a school board meeting held via Zoom in February.Roosevelt University Professors Ralph Martire … [Read more...] about Illinois college professors gush about teaching social justice on Zoom: ‘I’m living the life over here’
Illinois man puts dad’s ashes into ball, bowls perfect game
John Hinkle Sr. never bowled a perfect game while he was alive. His son changed that last week when he scored a perfect 300 using a bowling ball with John Hinkle Sr.’s ashes inside."I had tears in my … [Read more...] about Illinois man puts dad’s ashes into ball, bowls perfect game
Illinois man puts dad’s ashes into ball, bowls perfect game
John Hinkle Sr. never bowled a perfect game while he was alive. His son changed that last week when he scored a perfect 300 using a bowling ball with John Hinkle Sr.’s ashes inside."I had tears in my … [Read more...] about Illinois man puts dad’s ashes into ball, bowls perfect game
Chicago police release graphic videos of Brighton Park shooting that left suspect dead, cop wounded
Authorities in Chicago on Friday released graphic video footage from a March 25 shooting in the city’s Brighton Park neighborhood that left a suspect dead and a police officer wounded.The footage is … [Read more...] about Chicago police release graphic videos of Brighton Park shooting that left suspect dead, cop wounded
Chicago police may soon need supervisor’s OK to chase suspects on foot: report
Police officers in Chicago may soon require permission from a supervisor before pursuing a suspect on foot, according to a report. Mayor Lori Lightfoot promised to disclose details "soon" about a … [Read more...] about Chicago police may soon need supervisor’s OK to chase suspects on foot: report
Chicago police officer in Adam Toledo case acted ‘consistent with the law,’ lawyer says
Chicago police Officer Eric Stillman’s actions were "consistent" with the Chicago Police Department’s use-of-force guidelines and with the law, his attorney said Friday night.Stillman is the officer … [Read more...] about Chicago police officer in Adam Toledo case acted ‘consistent with the law,’ lawyer says
