Bob Saget arrives at a screening of “MacGruber” on Dec. 8, 2021, in Los Angeles. Saget’s family has released a statement on the cause of his death last month in Florida, citing authorities saying the actor-comedian died from an accidental blow to the head. | Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP “No legitimate public interest would be served by the release or dissemination of … [Read more...] about Bob Saget family sues to block release of investigation photos, autopsy records
The disgraceful return of a disgraced congressman
New York Rep. Anthony Weiner leaves the press conference he called to announce his resignation on June 16, 2011 in New York City. Weiner had pleaded guilty to charges for sexting with a teen. | Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times/TNS Anthony Weiner, whose sordid sex scandal disgraced his office as a New York congressman, will now be foisting himself upon the public as a … [Read more...] about The disgraceful return of a disgraced congressman
Man arrested after Metra train conductor is robbed at gunpoint in the Loop
A man wanted for an armed robbery Feb. 15, 2022, in the Loop was taken into custody. | Metra police A suspect was taken into custody early Wednesday in Calumet City. A man wanted for the armed robbery of a Metra train conductor was taken into custody early Wednesday morning, according to police. The robbery occurred around 2:05 p.m. Tuesday as a Metra Electric Line … [Read more...] about Man arrested after Metra train conductor is robbed at gunpoint in the Loop
Dom Flemons’ old-time songs celebrate the many traditions of American music
“The whole of American music has the ability to really enlighten people, says singer/multi-instrumentalist Dom Flemons. | Timothy Duff His repertoire covers over 100 years of American music based in African-American culture. Dom Flemons is a walking encyclopedia of old-time American music. Singer, multi-instrumentalist, historian, scholar, collector and anthropologist … [Read more...] about Dom Flemons’ old-time songs celebrate the many traditions of American music
Banning ‘no-knock’ search warrants won’t stop deadly confrontations between cops, people
People march at a rally for Amir Locke on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Minneapolis. A funeral service will be held Thursday Feb. 17, 2022 in Minneapolis for Locke, the 22-year-old Black man shot by Minneapolis police executing a search warrant earlier this month. | AP Photo/Christian Monterrosa What’s needed is a fundamental reevaluation of “dynamic entry” tactics, which … [Read more...] about Banning ‘no-knock’ search warrants won’t stop deadly confrontations between cops, people