CAROLINA BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA — A rare female great hammerhead shark measuring more than 12 feet long was found dead along the shoreline of Carolina Beach this week, drawing attention from state marine biologists and conservation advocates. Discovery Along the Shoreline The shark washed up near Sand Dollar Lane, where town officials quickly contacted the…
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — The North Carolina Air National Guard hosted military legal advisors from Malawi, Zambia, and Botswana for a Mini African Military Law Forum (AMLF) at its base near Charlotte Douglas International Airport from July 29 to August 2, strengthening international partnerships through the State Partnership Program. Forum Brings African Partners Into U.S….
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — A 23-year-old Ukrainian woman who fled the war in her home country was stabbed to death Friday night at a Charlotte light rail station, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. The victim, identified as Iryna Zarutska, had come to the U.S. seeking safety and a fresh start. Attack at East/West Boulevard Station The…
REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO — A 58-year-old man has been arrested after a 7-year-old girl told police she had been “sold” and sexually abused, according to court records reported by the Columbus Dispatch. The case has intensified calls for stronger child protection measures in Ohio. Anonymous Tip Led to Arrest On August 20, Reynoldsburg police received an…
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA — Illinois therapy K-9s and their handlers took center stage earlier this month at an international police conference in California, where they presented on the growing role of therapy dogs in law enforcement crisis response. The Illinois delegation included Jennifer Wooldridge, coordinator of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) State…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — The Illinois Holocaust Museum has reopened in a temporary location in the Chicago Loop, offering expanded exhibits and interactive experiences while its permanent Skokie home undergoes a year-long renovation. The new site, known as Experience360, is located at State and Kinzie streets, giving downtown visitors easier access to the museum’s mission of…
PALOS HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS — A 20-year-old man from Palos Heights has been charged after police recovered more than $250,000 worth of stolen merchandise tied to a string of freight train burglaries across the Chicago area. Investigation Into Freight Train Thefts Authorities identified the suspect as Almahdi Qasem, who turned himself in Friday. He faces one…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A new Illinois law has taken effect immediately, prohibiting law enforcement officers from ticketing or fining students in schools for disciplinary issues. Advocates say the measure marks a major step in ending a practice that has disproportionately affected students of color and low-income families. What the New Law Does Signed this week…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Residents across the Chicago area will notice a major weather change beginning this weekend, as summer-like highs in the 80s give way to cooler-than-average conditions in the 70s, bringing what some may call an early taste of fall. From Warmth to Weekend Cool-Down According to the National Weather Service, Thursday and Friday…
CHICAGO – A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded at the Clinton Green Line CTA station earlier this month, where 9-year-old Elijah Flores suffered fatal injuries during an assault and fall. Officials have now confirmed the boy’s death as a homicide, intensifying the ongoing investigation into the violent incident. Elijah Critically Injured During CTA Station Confrontation According to…