The Biden administration is moving ahead with a new path to student loan cancellation for Americans who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship that prevent them from repaying their loans.
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AI is being used to send some households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief payments
Nearly 1,000 hurricane-impacted households in North Carolina and Florida will benefit this week from a new disaster aid program that employs a model not commonly used by philanthropy in the United States: Giving people rapid, direct cash payments.
Keep floors dry with the best absorbent bath mats
Bath mats can help mitigate injury and allow for steady footing when coming out of the shower or tub.
Chicago rapper Lil Durk charged in murder-for-hire plot: court records
Chicago rapper and Englewood native Lil Durk, born Durk Banks, was arrested in Florida Thursday in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire plot, according to records from the Broward County sheriff’s office.
Driver in good condition after vehicle flips on its roof during accident overnight
A 26-year-old driver was in good condition after his car flipped over during a vehicle accident overnight in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood, Chicago police said. Shortly before 3:30 a.m . Friday, the victim was headed south in the 2500 bock of South Ashland Avenue in a Honda SUV when he struck a 2005 Ford sedan that flipped over on its roof. The driver of the sedan was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was listed in good condition. The driver of the SUV refused medical help at the scene.
Noah Ehrlich arrived in Crown Point known as Hobart’s QB. ‘I didn’t really have a name.’ He really changed that.
Ehrlich is “the entire package,” according to Crown Point coach Craig Buzea.
2 in custody after carjacking ride-share driver, leading police on chase on South Side
A ride-share driver was carjacked Thursday night by his passengers who led police on a pursuit before they were caught and arrested, Chicago police said. Shortly after 10:30 p.m., a 44-year-old ride-share driver was dropping off two passengers in 7400 block of South Wabash Avenue when they pulled out handguns and forced him out of his 2017 Dodge Journey, police said. The carjackers drove off but were caught in the 9200 block of South Greenwood Avenue after a pursuit by involving Chicago police and Illinois State troopers. Detectives were investigating.
Daywatch: A La Niña winter is expected. Here’s what it means for Chicagoland.
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.
Antario Brown is part of a long line of great NIU running backs — and he hopes to carry that tradition to the NFL
Antario Brown’s relationship with coach Thomas Hammock kept the Northern Illinois running back from entering the transfer portal last winter.
No. 24 Navy’s undefeated record is on the line vs. No. 12 Notre Dame in the New Jersey Meadowlands
It took Navy five years, five wins to start the season and a second-year coach to get back into the AP Top 25. That No. 24 ranking is on the line Saturday vs. No. 12 Notre Dame.