The coincidence of presidential elections in the U.S. and Mexico every 12 years provides a valuable way to compare the two countries.
Migration roils US elections. Mexico sees mass migration too, but its politicians rarely mention it.
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Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them.
Donald Trump has promised big plans for recruiting voters in Black, Latino and Asian communities.
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate jail, lawyer says
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer says the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction.
Three children injured after car crashes into baseball field in Woodstock
Three children were injured after a minivan rolled down a hill and slammed into a baseball field in Woodstock Saturday morning, officials said. The car crashed into the backside of a concrete dugout of Dream Field in Emricson Park at around 9:43 a.m., according to Woodstock police. Four children, who ranged in age from 12 to 13, were sitting in the car and accidentally slipped it into drive while adjusting the radio. The car then traveled down the hill and towards the field, where a baseball game was in progress. Three of the children were hospitalized with minor to moderate […]
Residents begin going through the rubble after tornadoes hammer parts of Nebraska and Iowa
Residents began sifting through the rubble after a tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as it moved for miles through farmland and into subdivisions.
Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as a planned Rafah offensive looms
Hamas says it is reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza.
80-degree weather, afternoon showers predicted across Chicago area Saturday
Summer-like temperatures in Chicago are expected to approach 80 degrees Saturday before showers move across the region in the afternoon. Predicted highs ranged from 76 to 80 degrees, with showers and thunderstorms possible after 4 p.m. Southerly winds could gust as high as 45 mph, peaking around mid-morning, according to the National Weather Service. Showers will be widespread in the evening and overnight, with the most severe storms west of the Fox River. Downpours could lead to isolated flooding in low-lying regions. “We’re expecting showers and thunderstorms more south of Chicago, closer to central Illinois,” said meteorologist David King. “In […]
True public cost of Bears stadium will be billions more over time
New borrowing for Chicago Bears stadium would swell to at least $4.8 billion, not even counting the initial $1.5 billion in infrastructure spending.
Chicago voter turnout in March was second lowest in 80 years for a presidential primary
Just under 26% of all registered Chicago voters cast ballots in the primary election.
Local organizations fight to plant and preserve urban trees on Arbor Day
Preserving and planting trees is of equal importance this Arbor Day, experts said.