The Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement is expected to take effect as soon as Sunday. But the most significant diplomatic breakthrough in over a year of brutal war between Israel and Hamas is rife with risks and raises more questions than it answers. The deal presented to the Israeli Cabinet Friday after months of complex negotiations mediated by the United States, … [Read more...] about How the deal to pause the Israel-Hamas war could unfold
Grand Avenue underpass plan gets $13 million federal boost in Elmwood Park
A $13.1 million grant just secured from the federal government has brought total funding for an expected $121 million grade separation project on Grand Avenue in Elmwood Park to near the halfway mark. The new grant is the second major contribution from the federal government, which also contributed $3.1 million a couple of years ago, said Andrew Mack, a spokesperson for the … [Read more...] about Grand Avenue underpass plan gets $13 million federal boost in Elmwood Park
Evanston strengthens immigrants’ protections against deportation threat
The city of Evanston has announced it is taking measures to protect immigrants from the potential deportation initiative that incoming President Donald Trump has said will take place as soon as his first day in office. Meanwhile, officials in Skokie and Glenview, other North Shore towns with significant immigrant populations, have said they’ll take a wait-and-see … [Read more...] about Evanston strengthens immigrants’ protections against deportation threat
How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
SAN FRANCISCO — If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form? Starting in 2017, when the Chinese social video app merged with its competitor Musical.ly, TikTok has grown from a niche teen app into a global … [Read more...] about How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
Federal Reserve says it will leave climate change organization
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve said Friday that it is leaving an international grouping of central banks that focused on how regulation of the financial system could help combat climate change. The Fed’s membership has been criticized by Republicans in Congress. In a short statement, the Fed said it had “appreciated” working with the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors … [Read more...] about Federal Reserve says it will leave climate change organization