BUTLER, Pa. — Donald Trump plans to return Saturday to the site where a gunman tried to assassinate him in July, as the former president sets aside what are now near-constant worries for his physical safety in order to fulfill a promise — “really an obligation,” he said recently — to the people of Butler, Pennsylvania. “I’ll probably start off by saying, ‘As I was saying …’” … [Read more...] about Donald Trump is returning to the site of Pennsylvania assassination attempt for a rally with J.D. Vance and Elon Musk
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Porter County’s election equipment up to the challenge after public testing
Everything worked as expected Friday morning when the Porter County Board of Elections & Registration met in the basement of its offices and at Porter County Expo Center to put voting equipment through its paces in preparation for the general election. The board, which is made up of two Democratic and two Republican appointees, as well as Porter County Clerk Jessica … [Read more...] about Porter County’s election equipment up to the challenge after public testing
Donna Vickroy: Without tougher gun control laws, we — and our children — get to live in fear of the next mass shooting
September was a brutal month for kids, parents and teachers as school safety threats lit up social media, sending panic across the nation. According to The New York Times, “more than 700 children and teenagers, including at least one fourth-grader, have been arrested and accused of making violent threats against schools in at least 45 states” in the weeks following the mass … [Read more...] about Donna Vickroy: Without tougher gun control laws, we — and our children — get to live in fear of the next mass shooting
Doctor pleads guilty in prostitution conspiracy case tied to politically connected Chicago businessman
A California doctor pleaded guilty Friday to charges he lied to federal investigators about arrangements with a politically connected Chicago businessman to have women travel out of state for high-paid trysts with him and others. Dr. Hojat Askari, 58, who currently resides in Malibu, pleaded guilty to one count of lying to the FBI. His plea agreement with prosecutors calls for … [Read more...] about Doctor pleads guilty in prostitution conspiracy case tied to politically connected Chicago businessman
Elgin Salvation Army launches Red Kettle campaign a month early, plans to unveil new foster child program
The Elgin Salvation Army is getting a big jump on the Christmas season by launching its annual Red Kettle Campaign next week — a month earlier than they have in the past. They also plan to unveil a new program to help children heading into foster home care at the Tuesday night event behing held at Old Republic Kitchen + Bar in Elgin, said Rick Reigner, the nonprofit’s resource … [Read more...] about Elgin Salvation Army launches Red Kettle campaign a month early, plans to unveil new foster child program