Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Sens. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren, Democrats of Massachusetts, are introducing a bill to fully end qualified immunity, a legal doctrine that protects police and law enforcement officials from civil liability in cases where they are …
PMs reprovados em teste psicológico dão jeitinho para entrar na polícia paulista
Em uma profissão com alto nível de estresse e exigência de tomadas de decisões permanentes sobre a vida de outras pessoas, como a de policial militar, o exame psicológico é uma etapa crucial do processo seletivo para recrutar bons soldados. …
After Texas, Green New Deal Advocates Push Rooftop Solar. But Will Biden Fund It?
In the wake of blackouts driven by extreme weather in Puerto Rico, California, and now Texas, grassroots organizers have repeatedly highlighted the potential for disaster resiliency through community-controlled renewable energy. While right-wing Texas politicians have sought to blame the yet-to-be-enacted …
What to know about Philly’s FEMA vaccination site at the Convention Center
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A new clinic supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency has the potential to double the number …
Chicago officer dies in apparent suicide at North Side police station: report
CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer found dead in a North Side police station died of an apparent suicide, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The officer was reportedly found with a gunshot wound in a locker room of the 19th …
Illinois health officials report 1,143 new cases of COVID-19, 20 deaths
CHICAGO — Illinois health officials announced 1,143 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 Monday, including 20 additional deaths as the state has now received over 3 million vaccine doses.
The deaths were reported in the following counties:
Cook County: …
Joakim Noah plans to retire with Bulls: report
One of the most beloved Bulls in team history wants to finish his career where it started.
Joakim Noah is reportedly hanging up his sneakers for good after 13 seasons in the NBA and according to Stadium and The Athletic …
FDA issues authorization to expand saliva-based tests used at University of Illinois
URBANA, Ill. — The University of Illinois system received emergency use authorization from the FDA to expand the use of covidSHIELD, the saliva-based COVID-19 test that has been used at U of I campuses, utilizing widespread testing and rapid results.…
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Carjackings decrease in February as shootings and homicides remain high in Chicago
CHICAGO — Chicago police released crime statistics for the month of February, which showed a modest drop in carjackings while shootings and homicides remain high.
There were 121 reported carjackings in February, a 45 percent drop from the 219 reported …