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IL Congressman hosts virtual panel on constitutional sheriffs movement

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:59 GMT

A virtual panel convened Sunday night where members discussed the history of the 'Constitutional Sheriff's Movement' and how dangerous they believe the movement is considered. Hosted by Illinois Congressman Sean Casten (6th District) and Professor Jason DeSanto from the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, the panel described the movement as being comprised of people who believe local sheriff's should hold higher authority in their home counties than any other person or government body."Often framed in terms of liberty, [it] may often be a threat to our liberty," DeSanto said.The movement picked up steam in Illinois following the January signing of the 'Protect Illinois Communities Act' (PICA) signed by Governor JB Pritzker.PICA came about following the Highland Park Mass Shooting and carries penalties for anyone who "carries or possesses … manufactures, sells, delivers, imports, or purchases any assault weapon."It wasn't long before the PICA faced opposition though."Illi...

After a chilly start to May, warmer temps could be in store for the next week and a half—but the third week of May could be cooler than average

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:59 GMT

WGN weekly climate report:The first week of May in the books for Chicago and after a chilly start to the month—temps have jumped to well above normal in the last few days. Our first 80 of May happened Sunday, and with some mugginess we really haven't seen so far this spring.Our latest pollen report shows high levels of tree pollen. Mold spores and grasses are low—but warm breezy days like today can lift the large grass pollen quite a bit and maybe even right into your sinuses. Grass pollen typically will rise as tree pollen starts to fall off later this month.Days are getting longer as we get closer to summer solstice next month. By next Friday, Chicagoland will see our first sunset of the year after 8 pm. Enjoy the longer days!Rainfall has been lacking in the first 6 days of the month. May is typically our wettest month of the year so that's why we're already down 3/4 of an inch of rain. The lack of rain in the Great Plains continues to cause some serious to extreme dry condit...

Austin voters approve proposition expanding police oversight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:59 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Voters in Austin overwhelmingly approved expanding police oversight. Proposition A received 79% support in Saturday's election. "It's a really big victory. There's a strong mandate for improving police oversight and transparency in the city," said Equity Action Board President Chris Harris. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Austin Police oversight vote: early voting results are in What happens now?The measure expands civilian oversight over the Austin Police Department in several ways. It allows the Office of Police Oversight to participate in investigations of officer conduct including anonymous complaints. It also gives its members direct access to all police records. "They should have full, unfettered access to all the information around issues around incidents of misconduct and throughout investigations," Harris said. Harris said now that Prop A passed, the city can implement those changes on its own. But there are other parts of the proposition that don't align with current...

Former head of board that oversaw St. Louis police weighs in on possible return of state control

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS – With violence swirling around St. Louis, debate is ongoing in Jefferson City on whether the state should take over the city’s police department.The state ran the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department until 2013, when citizens voted to return control of police to the police. But the department’s disputes with St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, who recently announced she’ll step down June 1, and other issues has led many lawmakers to believe police would be better off if Jefferson City ran things rather that St. Louis officials.St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones is dead set against losing control of the police and having that go to the state of Missouri, much like Kansas City.The Ethical Society of Police, which represents Black officers, is in agreement with the St. Louis Police Officers Association that a state takeover would be for the best.Chris Goodson, a former head of the city police board, oversaw the department under state control. He was appointed to the boar...

PHOTOS: Phoenix Suns 129, Denver Nuggets 124 in Game 4 of NBA Western Conference semifinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:59 GMT

All of Nikola Jokic’s brilliance couldn’t out-shine the Suns in Game 4 here Sunday afternoon.Serve: Held. Series: Tied. From here: Best of three beginning Tuesday in Denver for a trip to the Western Conference Finals.Related ArticlesDenver Nuggets | PHOTOS: 20th annual Longmont Cinco de Mayo celebration at Roosevelt Park Denver Nuggets | PHOTOS: Phoenix Suns 121, Denver Nuggets 114 in Game 3 of NBA playoffs series Denver Nuggets | PHOTOS: Uber and Lyft drivers hold protest, calling for change in working conditions Denver Nuggets | PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets 97, Phoenix Suns 87 in Game 2 of NBA playoffs series Denver Nuggets | PHOTOS: Colorado Avalanche knocked off by Seattle Kraken in Game 7, NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs This is where the Nuggets and Suns find themselves after Devin Booker and Kevin Durant dazzled for 36 points apiece and Phoenix ran past Denver, 129-124 to level the series at two home wins apie...

DU women’s lacrosse rolls to third straight Big East title, will host NCAA Tournament regional for first time

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:59 GMT

The University of Denver women’s lacrosse team isn’t just chasing a national title, it’s chasing perfection.The Pioneers moved to 19-0 after taking down No. 24 UConn 11-6 on its own field in the Big East championship game in Storrs, Conn on Sunday. With the win, the Pios have now won three consecutive Big East Tournament titles.Next up is the NCAA Tournament, which the Pios will enter as the No. 5 overall seed with a first-round matchup against Southern California (16-3-0) at 3 p.m. Friday in Denver. It marks the first time the DU women have hosted a regional at Peter Barton Stadium.DU goaltender Emelia Bohi was named the tournament’s most outstanding player after making 13 saves in the title game, including 6 of 8 free-position shots. She’s the first keeper to win the award since Loyola’s Kerry Stoothoff in 2012.The Pios outshot UConn 39-26 and held a 16-5 edge in draw controls, led by Abby Jenkins’ seven.Senior Julia Gilbert scored a game-high f...

Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Suns survive Nikola Jokic’s 53-point masterpiece, level series at 2-2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:59 GMT

PHOENIX – All of Nikola Jokic’s brilliance couldn’t out-shine the Suns in Game 4 here Sunday night.Serve: Held. Series: Tied. From here: Best of three beginning Tuesday in Denver for a trip to the Western Conference Finals.This is where the Nuggets and Suns find themselves after Devin Booker and Kevin Durant dazzled for 36 points apiece and Phoenix outlasted Denver, 129-124, to level the series at two home wins apiece.The Suns got a big fourth-quarter boost from reserve guard Landry Shamet, too. He knocked down four 3-pointers in the final frame and finished with 19 points, helping the hosts stave off the best scoring outing of Jokic’s playoff career.The two-time NBA MVP finished with 53 points and 11 assists, but it wasn’t enough for Denver to keep its grip on the series.The Nuggets trailed by three and had the ball with 45.5 seconds to go after a successful Michael Malone challenge, but Jokic lost control of the ball and then lost a jump ball against DeAndre Ayton. Fro...

Nuggets 3-pointers: Nikola Jokic wasn’t going to let Suns owner Mat Ishbia stop him from dropping 50 on Devin Booker, Suns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:59 GMT

Initial thoughts from the Nuggets’ 129-124 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday in the second round of their Western Conference playoff series:Related ArticlesDenver Nuggets | Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Suns survive Nikola Jokic’s 53-point masterpiece, level series at 2-2 Denver Nuggets | Nuggets assistant David Adelman set to interview for Toronto job, report says Denver Nuggets | Nuggets’ Saturday film study provides Smokey the Bear (and Devin Booker) lesson: “It’s really hard to put a fire out” Denver Nuggets | Nuggets must avoid being “counter-punchers” to win pressure-packed Game 4 Denver Nuggets | Kiszla: If Nuggets guard Jamal Murray tries to play hero ball vs. Suns superstar Devin Booker, this series won’t turn out well for Denver 1. Can Jokic go for 50 in playoffs? Yes. Yes, he can. Turner Sports analysts Reggie Miller and Greg Anthony were in unison a few w...

Community rallies for Compton Coach who was wrongfully detained

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:59 GMT

Family and community members peacefully marched along Compton Boulevard on Sunday to raise awareness and demand justice for a coach after he was wrongfully detained. The community is hoping that the march will help prevent this from happening to others. Youth community leader, mentor, and coach Derrick Cooper was arrested inside his home by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies in April. Cooper says he was forced to leave his home, while naked from the waist down, and detained in a police car for nearly 20 minutes before he was finally released.“I’ve worked in Compton literally half my life and I’ve been victimized twice and I’m tired,” Copper said. “I was able to live through this last ordeal when they broke into my building. I’m in the bed sleep and they woke me up with guns and put a flashlight in my face. Me, the citizens, my brothers and my sisters, we’re tired. This has been going across the country forever and today we start now”  He along with other commu...

Woman injured in violent 2-car crash in Mid-Wilshire in critical condition

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:59 GMT

A woman who was severely injured in a two-car crash in the Mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles a little more than a week ago remains in critical but stable condition, her family says.  Authorities responded to the collision, near the intersection of La Brea Avenue and San Vincente Boulevard, at around 2 a.m. on April 28.  At least eight people were injured in the crash. Three of the victims were treated at the scene. Four others were taken to the hospital, including Ashley Lynn Brum who suffered a traumatic brain injury, her family said.  Footage from the scene shows the damage to both cars, along with a sheared fire hydrant spewing water into the air. Clothing, tires and shattered glass littered the street in the hours after the crash as crews worked to clean up the debris while police investigated. Ashely, according to her parents, Tony and Hannah Brum, suffered two impacts during the crash, one of which came when a car slammed into the side of the vehicle she was...