A Gary police officer with a 17-year tenure has been placed on unpaid leave after his domestic battery arrest in Portage, the department announced Wednesday. “Integrity is the foundation of public safety. While this news is disappointing, I want to reassure the public: the alleged actions of one individual do not define the character of this department,” Chief Derrick Cannon … [Read more...] about Gary officer arrested for battery in Portage, now on unpaid leave
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Ben Johnson just dropped Kyler Gordon hint that might disrupt Bears’ season
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson gave the media an update on cornerback Kyler Gordon that has fans bracing for bad news coming their way. … [Read more...] about Ben Johnson just dropped Kyler Gordon hint that might disrupt Bears’ season
Oficina de derechos humanos de la ONU sufre drásticos recortes presupuestarios
GINEBRA (AP) — El jefe de derechos humanos de la ONU afirmó que su oficina enfrenta un déficit de financiamiento de 90 millones de dólares este año y que los recortes de personal incluirían alrededor de 300 puestos, o aproximadamente el 15%, a lo largo del año. Volker Turk, el alto comisionado de la ONU para los derechos humanos, dice que la oficina con sede en Ginebra estaba … [Read more...] about Oficina de derechos humanos de la ONU sufre drásticos recortes presupuestarios
World Cup champion goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher re-signs with the Stars for an 11th season in Chicago
After a decade with the Stars, goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is staying home in Chicago. The World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist re-signed with the Stars on a one-year deal this week. The longest-tenured player in club history, Naeher has logged 165 regular-season games and 46 clean sheets over the last 10 years with the Stars. “I’m excited to be returning for my 11th … [Read more...] about World Cup champion goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher re-signs with the Stars for an 11th season in Chicago
Government agrees to extend temporary restraining order over ICE facility in Broadview
The federal government has agreed to extend until April a temporary restraining order requiring improved conditions at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facility in Broadview, putting off a courtroom face-off that was scheduled for next week. In the wake of a class-action lawsuit filed in October, U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman last month issued the … [Read more...] about Government agrees to extend temporary restraining order over ICE facility in Broadview