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Illinois town moves to seize Pope Leo XIV's childhood home through eminent domain, convert to historic site

May 21, 2025

Illinois town moves to seize Pope Leo XIV's childhood home through eminent domain, convert to historic site

Dolton, Illinois, may use eminent domain to purchase Pope Leo XIV's boyhood home, intending to preserve it as a historic site amid ongoing sale efforts.

Illinois trans athlete conflict grows after tense track meet as state Republicans call for Trump's help

May 21, 2025

Illinois trans athlete conflict grows after tense track meet as state Republicans call for Trump's help

Amidst the Illinois' trans athlete debate, political figures demand federal scrutiny and potential funding cuts to protect girls' sports integrity.

Justice Department begins dismissing Biden-era police lawsuits against Minneapolis and Louisville

May 21, 2025

Justice Department begins dismissing Biden-era police lawsuits against Minneapolis and Louisville

Sweeping DOJ action dismisses lawsuits against Louisville and Minneapolis police departments, questioning the effectiveness of consent decrees and their financial burden.

Tech exec found 'pulverized' in luxury high-rise stairwell died from fall, medical examiner says

May 21, 2025

Tech exec found 'pulverized' in luxury high-rise stairwell died from fall, medical examiner says

Caitlin Tracey's death in a Chicago high-rise remains unsolved. Her husband, facing charges in Michigan, is under scrutiny for alleged past domestic violence.

Venezuelan man who allegedly posed as teen participated in Ohio high school swimming events

May 21, 2025

Venezuelan man who allegedly posed as teen participated in Ohio high school swimming events

A 24-year-old Venezuelan man who allegedly posed as a high school teen swam in Ohio sectional races back in February. He was arrested this week.

Bears legend Brian Urlacher shares stance on trans athletes in girls' sports as issue rocks Illinois

May 21, 2025

Bears legend Brian Urlacher shares stance on trans athletes in girls' sports as issue rocks Illinois

Former NFL star Brian Urlacher criticizes transgender inclusion in women's sports, referencing Illinois controversies and Title IX civil rights complaints.

Venezuelan man arrested after posing as teen to enroll in Ohio high school

May 21, 2025

Venezuelan man arrested after posing as teen to enroll in Ohio high school

A 24-year-old Venezuelan was arrested in Perrysburg, Ohio, for using fraudulent documents to enroll in high school. He is now facing forgery charges.

Minnesota AG sued for letting biological males play in girls sports amid trans softball player dominance

May 20, 2025

Minnesota AG sued for letting biological males play in girls sports amid trans softball player dominance

Controversy erupts as Minnesota AG Ellison is sued for allowing trans athletes in girls sports, with Title IX and Trump's executive order at the center.

American wrestler Kyle Snyder pleads to lesser charge after arrest in connection to prostitution sting

May 20, 2025

American wrestler Kyle Snyder pleads to lesser charge after arrest in connection to prostitution sting

Former Olympic champion Kyle Snyder pleads guilty to disorderly conduct in a prostitution case, highlighting his journey from wrestling glory to personal reflection.

ICE captures illegal immigrant wanted for allegedly killing mother in DUI crash

May 20, 2025

ICE captures illegal immigrant wanted for allegedly killing mother in DUI crash

ICE captures Ecuadorian illegal immigrant German Adriano Llangari Inga, charged with vehicular homicide in Minnesota, amid controversy over sanctuary policies.