Associated Press JERUSALÉN (AP) — Israel anunció el viernes la reapertura del cruce fronterizo entre la Franja de Gaza y Egipto en ambas direcciones durante el fin de semana, lo que permitirá la entrada y salida de los palestinos del sitiado enclave después de casi dos años de cierre. El COGAT, el organismo militar israelí encargado de coordinar la ayuda a Gaza, dijo en un … [Read more...] about Israel reabrirá el cruce fronterizo de Gaza con Egipto el domingo, tras casi dos años cerrado
Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight
WASHINGTON — Senate leaders were scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday as Democrats have demanded new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country. Democrats struck a rare deal with President Donald Trump Thursday to separate funding for the Homeland Security Department from a broad government … [Read more...] about Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight
Daywatch: Cook County misspent $243M in transportation dollars, judge rules
Good morning, Chicago. A Circuit Court judge ruled this week that Cook County misspent hundreds of millions of transportation dollars, a win for the trade association representing construction firms statewide. Judge Alison Conlon ordered that the county’s use of $243 million in transportation tax revenues during the 2023 fiscal year violated the Safe Roads Amendment to the … [Read more...] about Daywatch: Cook County misspent $243M in transportation dollars, judge rules
Editorial: Secretary of State Giannoulias puts e-bike safety on the table
Where do e-bikes and e-scooters belong? On the sidewalk? On the road? And who should be allowed to drive them? As use increases across the city and suburbs, the need to establish broader rules has become apparent. Too often, these vehicles become a menace when used at high speeds or in places they don’t belong. After a suburban Mount Prospect teenager died after his e-bike … [Read more...] about Editorial: Secretary of State Giannoulias puts e-bike safety on the table
Today in History: Sally Yates fired
Today is Friday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2026. There are 335 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 30, 2017, President Donald Trump fired Acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates after she publicly questioned the constitutionality of his refugee and immigration ban and refused to defend it in court. Also on this date: In 1649, England’s King Charles I was executed … [Read more...] about Today in History: Sally Yates fired