May 21, 2025 Two students dead in suspected murder-suicide at University of Wisconsin-Platteville Two students, Kelsie Martin and Hallie Helms, died in a suspected murder-suicide at University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Wilgus Hall following graduation.
May 21, 2025 Illinois town moves to seize Pope Leo XIV's childhood home through eminent domain, convert to historic site Dolton, Illinois, may use eminent domain to purchase Pope Leo XIV's boyhood home, intending to preserve it as a historic site amid ongoing sale efforts.
May 21, 2025 Illinois trans athlete conflict grows after tense track meet as state Republicans call for Trump's help Amidst the Illinois' trans athlete debate, political figures demand federal scrutiny and potential funding cuts to protect girls' sports integrity.
May 21, 2025 Justice Department begins dismissing Biden-era police lawsuits against Minneapolis and Louisville Sweeping DOJ action dismisses lawsuits against Louisville and Minneapolis police departments, questioning the effectiveness of consent decrees and their financial burden.
May 21, 2025 Tech exec found 'pulverized' in luxury high-rise stairwell died from fall, medical examiner says Caitlin Tracey's death in a Chicago high-rise remains unsolved. Her husband, facing charges in Michigan, is under scrutiny for alleged past domestic violence.
May 21, 2025 Venezuelan man who allegedly posed as teen participated in Ohio high school swimming events A 24-year-old Venezuelan man who allegedly posed as a high school teen swam in Ohio sectional races back in February. He was arrested this week.
May 21, 2025 Bears legend Brian Urlacher shares stance on trans athletes in girls' sports as issue rocks Illinois Former NFL star Brian Urlacher criticizes transgender inclusion in women's sports, referencing Illinois controversies and Title IX civil rights complaints.
May 21, 2025 Venezuelan man arrested after posing as teen to enroll in Ohio high school A 24-year-old Venezuelan was arrested in Perrysburg, Ohio, for using fraudulent documents to enroll in high school. He is now facing forgery charges.
May 20, 2025 Minnesota AG sued for letting biological males play in girls sports amid trans softball player dominance Controversy erupts as Minnesota AG Ellison is sued for allowing trans athletes in girls sports, with Title IX and Trump's executive order at the center.
May 20, 2025 American wrestler Kyle Snyder pleads to lesser charge after arrest in connection to prostitution sting Former Olympic champion Kyle Snyder pleads guilty to disorderly conduct in a prostitution case, highlighting his journey from wrestling glory to personal reflection.