CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A former police officer was acquitted Wednesday evening of charges he failed in his duties to confront the gunman at an Uvalde, Texas, elementary school during the critical opening minutes of what would become one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. Jurors deliberated for more than seven hours before finding former Uvalde schools police … [Read more...] about Former officer acquitted at trial over police response to Uvalde, Texas, school shooting
Frank Nazar will return to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup Thursday for his 1st game in more than a month
Center Frank Nazar will be in the Chicago Blackhawks lineup for Thursday night’s road game against the Carolina Hurricanes. It will be his first game in 33 days. “I’ve been ready for four weeks; now I’m allowed to (play),” Nazar said after practice Wednesday. “It was good to get up and down the sheet, play with some guys that I’ll probably be playing with and get those touches … [Read more...] about Frank Nazar will return to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup Thursday for his 1st game in more than a month
Hit Broadway comedy ‘Oh, Mary!’ is coming to Chicago in 2027
The hit Broadway comedy “Oh, Mary!” is coming to Chicago in 2027. A touring production will play at the CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.), although Loop theater owner Broadway in Chicago has not yet announced dates or when tickets will go on sale. “Oh, Mary!” is a dark comedy about an unhinged and miserable Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s … [Read more...] about Hit Broadway comedy ‘Oh, Mary!’ is coming to Chicago in 2027
Naperville News Digest: Send Valentine’s balloons to DuPage Care Center residents; Park district hosting new ‘Glow in the Snow’ event
Send Valentine’s balloons to DuPage Care Center residents Community members can send balloons and Valentine wishes to residents of the DuPage Care Center in Wheaton as part of an annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser. Heart-shaped helium balloons are being sold for $5 to line the corridors and decorate rooms at the center, officials said. They will be delivered to residents by … [Read more...] about Naperville News Digest: Send Valentine’s balloons to DuPage Care Center residents; Park district hosting new ‘Glow in the Snow’ event
Bell-to-bell cell phone ban passes Indiana Senate
A split state Senate voted 28-19 Tuesday to advance a bill establishing a “bell to bell” student cell phone ban despite skepticism at its enforcement capabilities and safety concerns. The author of Senate Bill 78, Sen. Jeff Raatz, R-Richmond, said it would require some tweaks as the bill advances to the House for consideration. Homewood-Flossmoor District 233 installed locked … [Read more...] about Bell-to-bell cell phone ban passes Indiana Senate