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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Afternoon Briefing: Developer secures financing for new Fulton Market tower
Good afternoon, Chicago. An investigation is underway after two people, including a 10-year-old girl, were fatally stabbed at a northwest suburban home last night, according to Streamwood police. Police said this morning that they identified Jalonie Jenkins, 25, as a suspect, and that he should be considered 'armed and dangerous.' His last known location was in Bensenville. Police said to call 911 if someone sees him and to not approach him. Here's what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History DeVaughen Stringfellow was putting his tow truck away in a Grand Crossing parking lot yesterday evening when he saw a baby on the ground, near the tire of a nearby parked car. Then a little boy and a woman came around the corner of the car, he said. The woman was holding a third child and begging for help, he said. Read more here. More top news stories: New Indiana enrollment quotas could reduce local campus degree offerings, eliminate programs Today in Chicago History: Cubs hire Buck O'Neil, who becomes first Black coach in major league history A tower crane will soon appear at 370 N. Morgan St., the site of the old single-story Fox Deluxe Foods building, where New York-based Vista plans to complete by 2027 a 31-story, mixed-use residential tower with a total of 494 units, including nearly 100 affordable homes. Read more here. More top business stories: Wall Street climbs after US court shoots down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs through emergency powers CEO pay rose nearly 10% in 2024 as stock prices and profits soared The Cubs took care of business as they needed to, completing a sweep of the nine-win Colorado Rockies yesterday to set up another series against the Reds after a dramatic three-game set last weekend in Cincinnati. Read more here. More top sports stories: Jed Hoyer knows Chicago Cubs may have to zag for upgrades with deadline trending toward a seller's market Chicago Sky are 1 of only 2 winless teams in the WNBA. Here are 4 areas of concern from the 0-4 start. Valerie June is as vivacious and compelling as her music. That much was evident during last night's set at Park West. Read more here. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: 'Dept. Q' review: A police detective in Edinburgh is banished to the basement to work a cold case Review: In world premiere 'Neighborhood Watch' at Jackalope Theatre, an uneasy time in suburbia A federal judge today extended an order blocking the Trump administration's attempt to bar Harvard University from enrolling foreign students. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs extended the block she imposed last week with a temporary restraining order on the government action. Read more here. More top stories from around the world: White House says Israel has accepted a new US proposal for a temporary ceasefire; Hamas evaluating The Canadian province of Manitoba declares a state of emergency over wildfires as thousands flee
Chicago Tribune
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Review: In world premiere ‘Neighborhood Watch' at Jackalope Theatre, an uneasy time in suburbia
What happens when a Muslim man moves into a predominantly white, politically divided suburb a month after the 2024 election? In Rehana Lew Mirza's new play, 'Neighborhood Watch,' it means that the white-haired NPR listener who still wears Bernie 2016 and Clinton-Gore '92 T-shirts starts acting pretty weird. This world premiere, directed by Kaiser Ahmed for Jackalope Theatre, is the latest play to skewer the hypocrisies of white liberals — a genre most recently seen on Chicago stages in Larissa FastHorse's satire of progressive theater-makers, 'The Thanksgiving Play,' and Omer Abbas Salem's tense academic drama, 'One Party Consent.' Mirza's new work can best be categorized as a dramedy, though the comedic elements come off more successfully than the domestic drama at its core. In the first scene, we meet Paul (Frank Nall), a widower and single father to Becca (Jamie Herb), a recent college graduate who's moved back into her dad's Virginia home while she searches for a job. When Mo (Harsh Gagoomal), a handsome man around Becca's age, moves into the house next door, sparks fly between the two young people while Paul's liberal values are put to the test. Mirza's script serves up plenty of situational humor in the first act, which is full of cross-cultural misunderstandings and awkward gaffes. When Paul brings a house-warming gift to the new neighbor, the older man seemingly can't open his mouth without making a cringeworthy remark, despite his intention to be welcoming. At one point, he says he's glad that Mo has moved in, since the neighborhood was getting a little too white. Meanwhile, Mo amuses himself by winding up his new neighbor, intentionally playing into white stereotypes about Muslim men. It's pretty light-hearted fun until Mo and Becca start dating, at which point Paul's protective instincts kick in as he listens to the Iago-like whisperings of his middle-aged MAGA neighbor, who has a creepy crush on Becca and a shady business as a private investigator. Shawn, a campy character played by Victor Holstein, soon convinces Paul to hire him to spy on the young couple. Halfway through the play, Mo's past catches up with him with the appearance of a fifth character, Javed (Omar Bader), a cousin who grew up with Mo before serving a prison sentence for electronic terrorism — a juvenile offense of posting extremist videos and making threats online. As Becca gets to know both of the cousins better, Paul's paranoia grows, and his surveillance tactics quickly escalate. While the comedy works well in Act 1, the relationships between most of the characters aren't developed enough for the drama that unfolds in the second act to make much of an impact. Herb and Gagoomal have strong chemistry as Becca and Mo, but the play's father-daughter relationship is less convincing. Paul's motivations come across as overly simplistic, and it seems far-fetched that he would so easily put his trust in Shawn at the expense of his daughter's privacy. The belated introduction of Javed makes his storyline feel rushed, while the overall pacing lags in the second act, which is a letdown after the explosive setup just before intermission. Mirza seems interested in complicating stereotypes about suburban polarization but only offers a surface-level exploration of these themes. First, there's the unlikely alliance between Paul and Shawn, which pokes at the so-called horseshoe theory — the idea that far-left and far-right ideologues are more alike than different, circling around to meet at a similar point. On the other hand, Paul also discovers that he has more in common with Mo than it first seemed, a realization that doesn't reflect well on either of them by the end of the play. Although these ideas and characters would benefit from further development, 'Neighborhood Watch' is already a lot of fun in its current form. This is likely the first fully staged production that you'll see featuring Harris-Walz yard signs (set design by Tianxuan Chen), and Mirza also works in a reference to Luigi Mangione. All that to say: the play is topical, and perhaps rushed to the stage too quickly, but it's a good time — even for well-meaning white liberals who may find themselves the punchline of a few 'Neighborhood Watch' (2.5 stars) When: Through June 28 Where: Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N. Broadway St. Running time: 2 hours, 5 minutes Tickets: $15-$40 at
CBS News
13-05-2025
- CBS News
12-year-old boy left alone on sidewalk after ICE raid in Massachusetts
A 12-year-old boy was left behind on a street after an immigration raid in Waltham, Massachusetts. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were seen on camera leaving the boy by himself on a sidewalk after arresting the person he was with on Felton Street on Sunday, May 4. Neighborhood Watch volunteers were able to get the boy home safely. Volunteer walked boy home Waltham City Councilor Colleen Bradley-MacArthur witnessed the raid and recorded some of it on video. She said a volunteer notified the boy of his rights and walked him back to his home. "He looks about my son's age," Bradley-MacArthur said. "It makes me feel sick to my stomach as a mom, as a human being." A boy was left alone on a Waltham, Massachusetts sidewalk after the adult he was with was taken into custody by ICE agents. CBS Boston The volunteers patrol the streets in pink vests. Bradley-MacArthur says ICE agents were documenting their actions. "They rolled their windows down and had their cellphones and were recording us and taking pictures of us," said Bradley-MacArthur. At one point, the councilor was on a sidewalk when she recorded an ICE agent driving their car at her and onto the sidewalk. "Intimidate me with his car" "I could tell what he was doing. He was trying to intimidate me with his car," said Bradley-MacArthur. When the agent got out of the car, she asked him what agency he was with. The agent was seen in the video ignoring her requests despite Bradley-MacArthur saying, by law, federal agents must identify themselves. She let him know that. Instead, he shouted back saying she needs to stand back and to not interfere. The councilor said she was just observing, which she is legally allowed to do. "I made sure in the video that I am not interfering. I am wishing my rights to observe and document what is happening in our community," said Bradley-MacArthur. By Massachusetts law, local law enforcement cannot assist ICE agents either. She reached out to Waltham police after seeing officers at another ICE incident days later. "They've assured me that they are not taking part," explained Bradley-MacArthur, adding that there is a misconception with local law enforcement who may be there for crowd control or to reassure the public that they are safe. Waltham Police not involved In a statement Tuesday, Waltham Police said they do "not aid, assist or cooperate in ICE's immigration enforcement efforts." "The Waltham Police Department is not allowed to interfere with or disrupt federal law enforcement operations. While the Waltham Police Department does comply with judicial warrants and court orders, the members of WPD do not act as agents of ICE," the department said. "The Waltham Police Department only communicates with ICE in cases involving serious criminal offenses, such as violent crimes, consistent with state law." Last week, a similar incident in Worcester sparked outrage in the community when Worcester police were on scene when two people were arrested for allegedly interfering with an ICE arrest. In the future, Bradley-MacArthur would like to bring volunteers and local law enforcement together for a discussion on how best to handle safety at these situations. "I think we are somewhat figuring that out as we go along, but a dialogue, I think, would go a long way," said Bradley-MacArthur.
CBS News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Boy left alone on Massachusetts sidewalk after ICE arrest
ICE Agents in Waltham were seen on camera leaving a young boy by himself on the sidewalk after arresting the person he was with. Neighborhood Watch volunteers were able to get the boy home. "He looks about my son's age," said Waltham City Councilor Colleen Bradley-MacArthur. "It makes me feel sick to my stomach as a mom, as a human being." Volunteers help boy get home Bradley-MacArthur was there with the volunteers when it happened. She was observing the situation and recording what was happening in her community. She says a volunteer notified the boy of his rights and walked him back to his home. The volunteers patrol the streets in pink vests. Bradley-MacArthur says ICE agents were documenting their actions. A boy was left alone on a Waltham, Massachusetts sidewalk after the adult he was with was taken into custody by ICE agents. CBS Boston "They rolled their windows down and had their cellphones and were recording us and taking pictures of us," said Bradley-MacArthur. At one point, the councilor was on a sidewalk when she recorded an ICE agent driving their car at her and onto the sidewalk. "I could tell what he was doing. He was trying to intimidate me with his car," said Bradley-MacArthur. Agent would not identify himself When the agent got out of the car, she asked him what agency he was with. The agent is seen on camera ignoring her requests despite Bradley-MacArthur saying by law federal agents must identify themselves. She let him know that. Instead, he shouts back saying she needs to stand back and to not interfere. The councilor said she was just observing, which she is allowed to do. "I made sure in the video that I am not interfering. I am wishing my rights to observe and document what is happening in our community," said Bradley-MacArthur. By state law, local law enforcement cannot assist ICE agents either. She reached out to Waltham police after seeing officers at another ICE situation days later. "They have assured me that they are not taking part," explained Bradley-MacArthur, adding that there is a misconception with local law enforcement who may be there for crowd control or to reassure the public that they are safe. We reached out to Waltham police for comment, but we have not heard back. Last week, a similar incident in Worcester sparked outrage in the community when Worcester police were on scene when two people were arrested for allegedly interfering with an ICE arrest. In the future, Bradley-MacArthur would like to bring volunteers and local law enforcement together for a discussion on how best to handle safety at these situations. "I think we are somewhat figuring that out as we go along, but a dialogue, I think, would go a long way," said Bradley-MacArthur.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Tips to stay vigilant during arson awareness week
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — The Illinois State Fire Marshal is reminding residents across the state about how to reduce the risk of Arson. May 4 to 10 is the 30th annual Arson Awareness Week, and this year's theme is 'Preventing Arson in the Wildfire Environment – A Community Approach.' According to the United States Fire Administration, arsons harm communities by decreasing property values and increasing insurance premiums. An average of 52,260 fires were intentionally set annually from 2014 to 2018, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Arsons cause an estimated 400 civilian deaths, 950 civilian injuries and about $815 million in property damages.] 'Arson is not only a crime—it's a dangerous act that puts lives, property, and entire communities at risk. We have seen the devastating effects that intentionally set fires can have on not only communities but families,' said Illinois State Fire Marshal James Rivera. 'During Arson Awareness Week, I encourage everyone to stay vigilant, report suspicious activity, and help us prevent these devastating fires before they start. Fire prevention is a shared responsibility, and together, we can help make our communities safer and free from intentionally set fires.' Some tips to help reduce the risk of arson include: Keep leaves, firewood, overgrown brush, and shrubbery and other combustibles away from buildings. Keep doors and windows locked when a building is unoccupied. Board up abandoned buildings. Do not use double cylinder deadbolt locks without keeping a key nearby, bars without quick release mechanisms, or other security provisions that could trap a person in a building with a deadly fire. Store all flammable liquids such as paints, gasoline, and mowers in an approved storage location: locked cabinets, locked storage units, and locked garages (prevent access to kids). Also, keep away from heat sources such as furnaces and any type of heaters. Report suspicious activity near houses or other buildings to the local police and support Neighborhood Watch programs. If you suspect a child is setting fires, notify the proper authorities. Keep matches and lighters out of reach and out of sight of young children. If you know or suspect that an arson crime has been committed, contact your local fire or police department. Anyone who would like to anonymously provide information about a suspicious fire can call the statewide Arson Hotline at (800) 252-2947. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
