Divers find car of Elgin woman missing since 1983 in the Fox River

The Trump administration has announced the repeal of the "Roadless Rule," which has protected 58 million acres of national forests from road construction and logging since 2001, a move criticized by environmental advocates as opening federal lands to significant damage. Critics argue that this repeal prioritizes private industry over environmental protections, potentially increasing wildfire risks and harming public resources. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Trump administration plans to remove protections from 58...

Both the prosecution and defense have concluded their cases in the sex-trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, who faces serious charges including racketeering and sex trafficking, but a key alleged victim, “Gina,” did not testify despite being mentioned extensively. Prosecutors argue that her absence is significant, while the defense claims her testimony could undermine their case, asserting that she is not a victim. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Both Sean “Diddy” Combs' trial...

The U.S. Marshals Service in Florida successfully recovered 60 critically missing children during Operation DRAGON EYE, which lasted two weeks and resulted in eight arrests for various charges, including human trafficking and child endangerment. This operation involved collaboration among multiple agencies and aimed to provide essential services and prevent further victimization of the recovered youth. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: U.S. Marshals Help Find Missing Kids This month, the U.S. Marshals in Florida...

A federal appeals court in New York mandated the Trump administration to expedite the return of Jordin Alexander Melgar-Salmeron, who was wrongly deported to El Salvador shortly after a removal order was suspended. This case marks the fourth instance this year of the administration being ordered to rectify mistaken deportations due to administrative errors. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A judge in New York told the Trump administration to bring back a man...

Jay Trombley, a member of CrossPointe Community Church's security team, confronted an active shooter, Brian Browning, who opened fire during a service in Wayne, Michigan. Trombley and other staff members engaged the gunman, preventing a larger tragedy, while Browning’s motives remain unclear; he was reportedly suffering from a mental health crisis. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: On a Sunday morning at a church in Michigan, a brave man named Jay Trombley helped stop...

Andrew Cuomo has conceded the New York City mayoral Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani, marking a significant political upset as Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, emerges as a potential first Muslim and Indian American mayor. With a platform focused on social equity, Mamdani's victory reflects a shift in Democratic voter priorities, particularly following Cuomo's controversial tenure as governor. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Andrew Cuomo, a former governor, lost to a younger candidate...