2019 was a deadly year for gun violence, and New Year’s Eve was no different. Within hours of the new decade, many people had lost their lives.
Author: Grace Hauck, USA TODAY
Legal weed sales begin in Illinois as state pardons more than 11,000 marijuana convictions
Weed dispensaries across Illinois opened their doors Wednesday morning to long lines of customers eager to purchase recreational marijuana.
When will women get equal pay? Not for another 257 years, report says
Women won’t see equal pay for equal work until 2277, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report published this week.
6 dead and 13 injured in Las Vegas apartment fire, the ‘worst’ blaze officials have ever seen
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2 dead, 2 injured in shooting at municipal building in North Carolina
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Operation FaceBOOKED: Chicago police blame social media giant for ’emboldening’ criminals
Chicago police announced the results of “Operation FaceBOOKED” Tuesday, blaming Facebook for inaction on illegal gun and drug sales.
‘Performance-enhancing substance’: How Thanksgiving gratitude may improve your health
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Chicago teachers approve ‘historic’ contract that ended 11-day strike
The Chicago Teachers Union voted Friday to accept a contract deal that ended an 11-day strike in the third-largest school district last month.
Santa Clarita students made an active shooter video. Two months later, they took shelter in fear
A shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita Thursday morning is raising questions about school security measures.
This is the most immigrant-friendly city in America, new report says
Chicago ranked as the nation’s top city for effectively integrating immigrants in the New American Economy 2019 Cities Index released Wednesday.