MILWAUKEE -- Two brothers are accused of stealing catalytic converters. Investigators say they targeted auto shops -- and they found more than auto parts on the suspects. According to the criminal complaint, Alexander and Santiago Bonilla are accused of stealing catalytic converters. It all began in July 2016. Prosecutors say the Bonilla brothers' first theft was at Direct … [Read more...] about Charged: 2 brothers accused of targeting auto shops, stealing catalytic converters
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Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke to resign, says he’s joining Trump administration
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke said Wednesday, May 17th that he will resign in June so he can accept a position in President Donald Trump's administration. Clarke, who has been one of President Trump's strongest supporters, will leave behind multiple investigations into deaths at the Milwaukee County Jail and a harassment complaint filed against him. The … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke to resign, says he’s joining Trump administration
Ex-Con Goes from Years in Prison to YouTube
Courtesy Photo: Hundreds of African-American men and women across the nation are trying to put their lives back together after being released under President Barack Obama's Clemency Project. 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, convicted and … [Read more...] about Ex-Con Goes from Years in Prison to YouTube
Father Reunites with Family, But Finding Work Is Difficult
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
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