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Youth Karate Instructor Charged with Dissemination and Possession of Child Pornography
A Des Plaines man who worked as a youth karate instructor has been charged with Dissemination and Possession of Child Pornography after investigators determined he viewed and distributed several sexually… Read more
Chicago Investigates ICE Use of Data Brokers in Sanctuary Laws
By: Ashmar Mandou Recently, Chicago’s Cook County heard various testimony on how ICE’s contract with data broker LexisNexis may have created a loophole around the county’s sanctuary ordinance. “We’ve seen… Read more
Rep. Hernandez to Hold Shred Day, Electronic Recycling, Drug Take-Back Event
Due to increased demand for on-site paper shredding, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, in partnership with Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart, is hosting a second community shred day,… Read more
Series Highlighting Scientists Who Have Broken Cultural Barriers Opens at the Field
This August, the Field Museum is launching a new exhibition series, The Changing Face of Science. The series will highlight the work of scientists and science educators who are women… Read more
Instructor de Karate Juvenil Acusado de Difusión y Posesión de Pornografía Infantil
Un hombre de Des Plaines que trabajó como instructor de karate juvenil fue acusado de Difusión y Posesión de Pornografía Infantil después que investigadores determinaron que veía y distribuía en… Read more
Chicago Investiga el Uso de ICE de Intermediarios de Datos en las Leyes Santuario
Por: Ashmar Mandou Recientemente, el Condado de Cook de Chicago escuchó varios testimonios sobre cómo el contrato de ICE con el corredor de datos LexisNexis puede haber creado una laguna… Read more
La Rep. Hernández Ofrece los Eventos del Día de Trituración, el Reciclaje Electrónico y la Devolución de Medicamentos
Debido a la creciente demanda de trituración, la Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernández, D-Cicero, en colaboración con el Alguacil del Condado de Cook, Thomas J. Dart, está ofreciendo un segundo día… Read more
Se Abre Serie que Destaca a Científicos que Han Roto las Barreras Culturales
Este agosto, el Museo Field está lanzando una nueva serie de exhibiciones, The Changing Face of Science [El Rostro Cambiante de la Ciencia]. La serie destacará la obra de científicos… Read more
Shedd Aquarium, Forest Preserves of Cook County Bolstering Endangered Turtle Species
This week, officials from Shedd Aquarium and the Forest Preserves of Cook County released 11 baby Blanding’s turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) into a forest preserve in south Cook County, helping to… Read more
Lollapalooza Returns to Grant Park
Lollapalooza returns to Chicago on Thursday, July 28–Sunday, July 31, 11am–10pm daily in Grant Park. The highly anticipated festival is expected to draw hundreds of thousands to Chicago’s lakefront for… Read more
