President Barack Obama paroled many of the men and women who were sentenced to overly harsh federal prison terms during the “War on Drugs.” Black people were arrested, convinced and sentenced at an astounding rate during that period and to inordinately harsh terms under new ‘mandatory” minimum sentences passed by Congress and states. This is the one of three stories looking at … [Read more...] about Father Reunites with Family, But Finding Work Is Difficult
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Trump to Visit Saudi Arabia and Israel in First Foreign Trip
WASHINGTON — President Trump will travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel this month, the White House announced on Thursday, making the two countries his first foreign destinations since taking office as he seeks to intensify the war against the Islamic State, rally the region against Iran and negotiate Middle East peace. Mr. Trump will also visit Rome to meet Pope Francis, … [Read more...] about Trump to Visit Saudi Arabia and Israel in First Foreign Trip
Mike McCabe: ‘I am willing’ to run for Wisconsin governor
MADISON — Mike McCabe, the leader of a nonprofit organization that encourages citizens to challenge the political establishment, indicated Thursday that he’ll likely run for governor of Wisconsin, but that he hasn’t decided whether it would be as an independent or Democrat. McCabe told The Associated Press in an email that in the wake of nearly 200 people signing a letter … [Read more...] about Mike McCabe: ‘I am willing’ to run for Wisconsin governor
Countdown is on to nail-biter Obamacare repeal vote
The Republican Party’s seven-year quest to repeal Obamacare faces its ultimate test on Thursday, when the House votes on a bill that would dismantle the pillars of the Affordable Care Act and make sweeping changes to the nation’s health care system. Capping weeks of closed-door negotiations, arm-twisting and intra-party squabbling, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy appeared … [Read more...] about Countdown is on to nail-biter Obamacare repeal vote
June 2-3, 2017 • Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park • Free Admission
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is pleased to announce the full lineup for the 31st Chicago Gospel Music Festival. The free admission festival will be held June 3–4 in Millennium Park and the Chicago Cultural Center and will include the following headliners: Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship, Travis Greene, Shirley Caesar, Brian Courtney Wilson, … [Read more...] about June 2-3, 2017 • Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park • Free Admission
“We’ll see them in court:” Sheriff Clarke defiant after county board authorizes $35,000 to sue him for blocking investigation
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke was defiant on Thursday, April 20th after the county’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved spending $35,000 on private lawyers so county auditors could sue Clarke for blocking an investigation. Jerry Heer, director of the county’s Audit Services Division, said in his request to the board that Clarke wasn’t allowing … [Read more...] about “We’ll see them in court:” Sheriff Clarke defiant after county board authorizes $35,000 to sue him for blocking investigation
WATCH: Man accused of fatally stabbing woman, her daughter, takes the stand in his own defense
MILWAUKEE — 33-year-old Patrick Fowler took the stand in his own defense on Thursday, April 20th. Fowler faces two counts of first degree intentional homicide in the deaths of a young mother and her child. The bodies of 28-year-old Jessica Ellenberger and her daughter, four-year-old Madyson Marshel were discovered inside their home near 68th and Stevenson in Milwaukee on … [Read more...] about WATCH: Man accused of fatally stabbing woman, her daughter, takes the stand in his own defense
President Trump privately signs anti-Planned Parenthood law
WASHINGTON — Further chipping away at his predecessor’s legacy, President Donald Trump signed legislation Thursday that lets states deny federal family planning money to Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers. President Trump’s action erases a rule, finalized shortly before President Barack Obama left office in January, that said states could not block the money. … [Read more...] about President Trump privately signs anti-Planned Parenthood law
Frank Jude Jr. CHARGED after prosecutors say he was caught on camera vandalizing gas station
MILWAUKEE — A charge of criminal damage to property has been filed against Frank Jude Jr. — accused of vandalizing a gas station near Atkinson and Teutonia on April 10th. The incident was caught on camera. You’ll recall, Jude was beaten by Milwaukee police officers more than a decade ago, and later settled with the city for $2 million. According to a criminal complaint, … [Read more...] about Frank Jude Jr. CHARGED after prosecutors say he was caught on camera vandalizing gas station
US Senate goes ‘nuclear’ to clear path for President Trump’s Supreme Court pick
MILWAUKEE -- Senate Republicans -- including Wisconsin's Ron Johnson -- made an historic change to Senate rules Thursday, April 6th -- clearing the way for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee to be confirmed. This was the so-called "nuclear option." It allowed Senate Republicans to shut down a Democratic filibuster over Neil Gorsuch. And it left both sides blaming … [Read more...] about US Senate goes ‘nuclear’ to clear path for President Trump’s Supreme Court pick