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Fremont, California, is set to vote on a groundbreaking ordinance that would criminalize aiding and abetting homeless encampments, potentially punishing offenders with fines up to $1,000 and six months in jail. This move aligns with a growing trend of stricter homelessness policies following a Supreme Court decision allowing cities to ban public camping. Supporters argue that liberal policies have...

Dolton trustees learned Monday that village employees have been without life insurance since the summer, and they promised to restore coverage. The news caught trustees by surprise at their meeting while voting to renew health insurance coverage, whose the cost has increased. Life insurance for more than 100 employees ended last August because premiums hadn’t been paid, trustees were told. A repre...

Imagine wanting to volunteer at your child’s school, but a criminal record from years ago stands in the way. For many parents, this situation is a harsh reality. House Bill 1189 is working to change that by giving parents and guardians with past convictions a shot at helping out in schools — without the fear of being automatically shut out. Right now, the rules are pretty strict: anyone who wants...

State Farm’s decision to pull its 2025 Super Bowl ad was prompted by the wildfires that continue to impact the Los Angeles area. With the company’s absence from the Big Game, no insurance firm is slated to appear in this year’s live telecast. Not having ads with Jake from State Farm, Flo from Progressive or the Geico Gecko during the game might seem unusual, but it reflects an ongoing trend of dec...

Amid escalating tensions and allegations of mismanagement, calls for Tiffany Henyard's removal from office are intensifying within Illinois' south suburbs. Local officials and community members voiced their concerns in a Zoom call with at least 300 participants discussing the contentious conduct of Henyard, as reported by WGN TV. Amidst anger over a recent brawl during a Thornton Township meeting,...

The cataclysmic wave of wildfires that turned great swaths of Los Angeles into an apocalyptic hellscape was no accident, said law enforcement sources – who fear the devastation came from a calculated campaign by ruthless gangs tied to the Chilean crime syndicate in a bid to plunder the multimillion-dollar homes abandoned in the chaos.

During today’s Hearing on the liquor license dispute where Tiffany Henyard, as Mayor of Dolton, Illinois, refused to sign liquor licenses for a local business, and was ordered by the Court to sign them, the Judge cleared up what was in the docket from last week. The Judge stated she will correct the docket to reflect Henyard is in “Direct Criminal Contempt” as opposed to the entry stating “indirec...

People have thrown a phone and even a microwave at the store’s exterior. There has been violence toward staff from shoplifters. In just two years of business, Double Down, a skate zine turned vintage-clothing outlet on Valencia Street, has had its share of abuse. “Constantly, there’s people who want to destroy the shop for no reason,” said Alexis Moore, who works there. Until recently, Double Down...

A 38-year-old convicted felon was arrested by a SWAT team on Monday in connection with a drive-by shooting in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood last month. The backstory: On Dec. 28, the suspect, driving a rented Jeep, fired several shots at the driver of a silver Maserati SUV in the 10200 block of Linden Avenue North in broad daylight. Both vehicles were later recovered during the investigation.

Despite a lack of subpoena power and cooperation from village workers, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said her investigation uncovered a pattern of mismanagement and deception by Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard. "There was a concerted, systematic effort on behalf of Mayor Henyard and others in her administration to hide the true financial condition of the village of Dolton from the trustees and...

A Township of Thornton meeting devolved into chaos as a public comment from activist Jedediah Brown incited a brawl involving Dalton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her boyfriend, Kamal Woods. Brown’s remarks, criticizing Henyard’s credentials and personal life, led to a physical altercation, with Henyard actively engaging in the melee. The confrontation follows heightened tensions due to recent reports...

It was one Big Mac attack too many. A crime-ridden Brooklyn McDonald’s is carding customers at the door and forbidding anyone under 20 to enter without a parent or proper ID — in what might be a first for the fast food goliath. The restaurant, at Nostrand and Flatbush avenues took the drastic step last week, after a group of kids wearing ski masks swirled in after school and attacked a security gu...

As the City Council Members commented, the intent of this Resolution is to deliberately sidestep the Governor’s efforts to subvert the good work of federal immigration authorities and to announce the City’s cooperation with the federal government, the Trump Administration, and Border Czar Tom Homan’s work. This new City policy and Declaration are common sense, supports our law enforcement, and adv...

Despite a lack of subpoena power and cooperation from village workers, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said her investigation uncovered a pattern of mismanagement and deception by Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard.

Rental listings before and after the LA wildfires showed steep hikes in some parts of LA County, as the loss of thousands of homes sent people scrambling for alternate housing in the area. Listed rental prices more than tripled in parts of Los Angeles after wildfires destroyed thousands of homes, despite anti-gouging rules. A Washington Post analysis of listings data from property analytics servic...

Two ATMs were ripped out of a credit union branch in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood overnight, damaging the building extensively. The crime happened at around 3 a.m. Monday. Police said three or four burglars used a forklift to smash into a Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU) on Stone Way North and 44th, several blocks away from the Wallingford Playfield.

Antifa has reignited its destructive protests, targeting Portland, Oregon, with vandalism, graffiti, and property destruction following Donald Trump's reelection. Under the guise of social justice, Antifa militants smashed windows at federal buildings, including an ICE facility and election office, and spread anti-government graffiti. These actions resulted in significant taxpayer costs and height...

Cook County Mayor Tiffany Henyard of Dolton faces an indirect criminal contempt charge for failing to sign liquor licenses needed by a local restaurant, despite court orders. The conflict arose after repeated delays and Henyard's disregard for deadlines set by Judge Cecilia Horan. Ultimately, the mayor signed two licenses in open court, but her actions caused significant frustration for the restau...

A wildfire devastated Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, exposing shocking mismanagement of critical firefighting resources. The Sanz Reservoir, designed to hold 117 million gallons of water for emergencies, was drained and offline for repairs when the fire hit, leaving firefighters without sufficient water. The decision to empty the reservoir, despite known fire risks and strong Santa Ana winds, s...

Tiffany Henyard, the controversial mayor of Dalton and Thornton Township supervisor, suffered a decisive legal defeat after her lawsuit was dismissed by a Cook County judge. Henyard claimed that the Democratic caucus process that denied her nomination was unfair, alleging voter suppression and procedural violations. However, the court ruled her lawsuit was improperly filed, missed critical deadlin...

A proposed Washington state bill aims to cap rent increases at 7% annually while restricting late fees and deposits, but critics argue it could worsen the housing crisis. Proponents claim the measure would combat homelessness by keeping rents affordable. However, opponents, including landlords and developers, warn that rent control discourages investment, stifles development, and exacerbates housi...

Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard suffered a major blow as the court rejected her ballot lawsuit, effectively limiting her ability to influence key appointments before her term's end. Henyard, who skipped the township meeting, faced resistance from trustees Chris Gonzalez and Carmen Carlile, who strategically avoided previous meetings to block her attempts to install allies. Ultimately,...

Federal immigration agents conducted the first large-scale arrest operation under the Trump administration, resulting in nearly 500 arrests. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency reported more than 460 arrests in a time period spanning Tuesday to Wednesday in a nationwide effort that included Illinois, Utah, California, Minnesota, New York, Florida, and Maryland. Those...

A South American crime ring has been linked to a string of burglaries targeting high-profile NFL players' homes, including those of Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes. Authorities report that criminals enter the U.S. on tourist visas, commit burglaries, and then quickly leave the country, exploiting the open southern border and visa loopholes. This organized crime wave has spread across at least half...

The largest remaining tenant in San Francisco's largest mall just called it quits. Bloomingdale's which is owned by Macy's announce it will be closing its doors in March. The store, which occupies 330,000 square feet in the beleaguered San Francisco Centre, is slated to close at the end of March. Bloomingdale’s is by far the mall’s largest remaining tenant, and it is closing the brand’s second-big...