CHICAGO, Illinois — Chicago police are warning the public after a series of gold chain robberies unfolded across Grant Park, the Riverwalk, and nearby Loop streets, in a crime spree eerily similar to last year’s outbreak. Pattern of Daylight Attacks According to a CPD community alert, groups of men and women have been targeting victims…
CHICAGO, Illinois — The Chicago Board of Education has agreed to pay $700,000 to two former Lincoln Park High School principals, closing a five-year saga that began with widely publicized — and later disproven — allegations of sexual misconduct. Principals Fired Without Investigation In January 2020, John Thuet and Michelle Brumfield were abruptly fired amid…
TOKYO, Japan — Two of Japan’s most iconic cultural powerhouses — Pokémon and Hatsune Miku — are coming together for a one-of-a-kind concert experience. The newly announced “Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku Voltage Live”, also nicknamed PokeMiku Live, will take place at LaLa Arena in Tokyo Bay from March 20–22, 2026. A Concert Inspired by Pokémon…
HOUSTON, Texas — A 42-year-old Houston man has been charged with murder after police say he shot and killed an 11-year-old boy who was playing a door-knocking prank outside his home. Victim Identified as Julian Guzman Authorities identified the victim as Julian Guzman, who was attending a birthday party with his cousin on Saturday night….
FRANKFORT, Kentucky — A Buckner man is facing felony charges after police say he gave officers a false identity during a confrontation in a Walmart parking lot Friday night. Argument Leads to Arrest According to an arrest citation, officers were at the Leonardwood Drive Walmart on an unrelated call when they spotted two people yelling…
BELLEVUE, Kentucky — Three Northern Kentucky teenagers are facing charges after police say they attempted to rob a man with a knife following Riverfest on Sunday night, sparking a police chase through downtown Bellevue. Attempted Robbery After Riverfest According to Bellevue Police, the group of teens confronted a man, brandished a knife, and demanded his…
LEXINGTON, Kentucky — A 21-year-old University of Kentucky student has been arrested in connection with the death of an infant, according to the Lexington Police Department. The student, identified as Laken Snelling, faces charges of concealing the birth of an infant, tampering with physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse【image†source】. Arrest and Charges Police responded…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — As families grieve the lives lost in the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting, the father of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel is urging the community to remember his son for the joy he brought to others, not the violence that ended his life. “Remember Fletcher for His Love” Through tears, Jesse Merkel said his son…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A tragic two-vehicle crash on I-265 near New Cut Road early Monday left a 12-year-old girl dead and a baby seriously injured. Both the child’s mother and the other driver are now facing criminal charges, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD). Jeep Ejected In Rear-End Collision The crash happened around…
DAYTON, Ohio — An 18-year-old suspect wanted in a Kentucky robbery case was arrested Monday after police found him hiding in a sewer pipe near Dayton, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Chase Ends In Sewer Pipe Search Deputies said they were alerted to a pursuit involving the Springboro Police Department, which ended in…