Midwest - Page 252

July 10, 2025

Father and son drown in Lake Michigan during weekend family boating trip tragedy

Illinois residents David Meneou and his son Jameson drowned in Lake Michigan during a boating trip when their game of catch led to struggles in deep water.

July 10, 2025

Federal judge deems former Chicago alderman accused of bribery unfit for trial

Former Chicago alderman Carrie Austin, indicted in 2021 for allegedly receiving home improvements from contractors seeking city assistance, deemed unfit for trial.

July 10, 2025

What are microschools and why is the education model growing in Indiana?

Indiana ranks third nationally for the amount of microschools within a state, which gained popularity during the pandemic as parents sought more personalized learning.

July 9, 2025

Massive haul of methamphetamine seized in one of Minnesota's 'largest meth busts' ever

Minnesota police seized nearly 900 pounds of meth in what authorities are calling one of the largest meth busts in state history, arresting two men possibly linked to a Mexican drug organization.

July 9, 2025

ICE swoops in on MS-13 kingpin hiding in America's heartland after investigation

ICE agents arrested an alleged MS-13 kingpin on El Salvador's Top 100 Most Wanted list and an associate in Nebraska, both living illegally in the US and considered serious threats.

July 9, 2025

Former Navy SEAL and 'political outsider' announces GOP campaign for Wisconsin governor

Navy SEAL veteran Bill Berrien enters Wisconsin gubernatorial race as a Republican, comparing himself to President Trump as a business-minded outsider focused on manufacturing, and law and order.

July 8, 2025

Chicago mayor vows city police 'will not ever cooperate with ICE'

Mayor Johnson reaffirmed Chicago's status as a welcoming city, stating local police will not work with ICE despite concerns about increased assaults on immigration agents nationwide.

July 8, 2025

Hawley touts provision in Big, Beautiful Bill that has even hard-left Democrats celebrating

Bipartisan efforts led by Senator Josh Hawley and former Rep. Cori Bush resulted in expanded radiation compensation for Americans exposed to nuclear waste in Missouri and other states.

July 8, 2025

ICE agents capture suspected violent MS-13 gang member, another illegal alien after police let them slip away

Two illegal immigrants with violent criminal backgrounds apprehended in Indiana by federal authorities amid a reported 700% spike in assaults against immigration agents.

July 8, 2025

Hawley rebukes Democrats' heated rhetoric after attacks on ICE, border patrol facilities: 'Knock it off'

White House and Sen. Josh Hawley urge Democrats to tone down rhetoric against ICE and Border Patrol agents after two separate attacks on immigration enforcement facilities in Texas.