Biden’s student loan forgiveness program struck down by Texas federal judge

President Joe Biden’s plan, announced in August, would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.

Chicago alderman demands more support for refugees bused in from Texas

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez of the 25th Ward led a coalition to City Hall Thursday. The group delivered a letter to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot demanding more support for refugees and migrants in what is called a “Sanctuary City.”

Severe storms trigger tornado outbreak in central US

Powerful thunderstorms moved through the Southern Plains producing damaging wind, large hail and tornadoes.

Migos rapper Takeoff shot to death at Houston bowling alley

Takeoff, a member of the popular Atlanta rap group Migos, has been killed in an early morning shooting at a Houston bowling alley.

New video shows moments leading up to Takeoff deadly shooting in Houston

The video shows Quavo, one of the other members of Migos, getting into a heated argument with someone, and Takeoff is not too far away from him.

FBI warns of criminals using rideshares to abduct children

Authorities noted that during the COVID-19 pandemic, criminals believed rideshare services gave them more privacy

Teen shot 14-year-old with AR-15 style rifle in dispute over girl, police say

A 17-year-old has been arrested after White Settlement police said he shot a 14-year-old with an AR-15 style rifle during a dispute over a girl last weekend.

After being surrendered to shelter, 19-year-old dog showered with love by best friends

Annie, a 19-year-old Labrador retriever mix, is crossing off a bucket list of adventures in her last days at a loving foster home — thanks to two best friends and roommates.

Family upset over $12,903 bill after their son was nearly killed with an allegedly tainted IV bag

An 18-year-old who suffered a cardiac emergency after being given an allegedly tainted IV bag received notice of a nearly $13,000 bill from Baylor Scott and White Surgicare for their ordeal.

Dallas hospital shooting suspect accused girlfriend of cheating before killing 2 workers, affidavit says

The Dallas police chief vented his frustration that the gunman charged with murdering two Methodist Dallas employees was allowed able to be inside the hospital. The violent prison parolee was twice arrested for parole violations with the most recent one in June.

Community group at odds with shelter, city over donations for immigrants bused from Texas

A Pilsen-based community group at odds with city and shelter officials over how to get donations to immigrants bused from Texas says it plans to continue providing items directly to the newly arrived community.