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Luka Doncic, Immanuel Quickley Named Players Of Week

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Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to the league (Twitter links). The award covers Week 14 of the season, from Jan. 19-25. Doncic led his team to a 2-1 record last week by averaging 34.3 points, 10.7 rebounds and 9.7 assists. Quickley lifted the Raptors to … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic, Immanuel Quickley Named Players Of Week

Doctors: Alex Pretti’s death shows why militarized immigration raids portend lethal force

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A man stands to the side in Minneapolis, recording what is happening in front of him with his phone. Nearby, federal immigration agents deploy pepper spray on a female protester. The man steps forward. What began as observation becomes intervention. Within moments, several agents move toward him and pin him to the ground. They shoot at him multiple times. Shouting follows, then … [Read more...] about Doctors: Alex Pretti’s death shows why militarized immigration raids portend lethal force

Lake Forest City Council approves engineering contract for overhaul project at Waukegan and Westleigh roads

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The intersection of Waukegan and Westleigh Roads in Lake Forest is set for a major overhaul later this year as the city seeks to improve traffic flow and safety at the busy crossroads. “It is both dangerous and at times very confusing and frustrating if you are trying to make turns, depending on which direction you are headed,” City Manager Jason Wicha said during a Jan. 16 … [Read more...] about Lake Forest City Council approves engineering contract for overhaul project at Waukegan and Westleigh roads