Author: Living Legends
Illinois Democratic Senate President Don Harmon improperly accepted $4 million more in political contributions than allowed under campaign donation laws he championed years ago, according to the State Board of Elections. In a certified letter sent to Harmon last month following a Chicago Tribune inquiry about Harmon’s fundraising, state election officials said his campaign committee accepted numerous donations within nine months after the March 2024 primary that far exceeded state contribution caps designed to curtail big-money influence in Illinois politics. A spokesman for the Oak Park Democrat confirmed Harmon’s main political campaign fund received the board’s letter but gave little…
Students at Naperville North and Central high schools may be able to take new engineering, social studies and physical education classes in the 2026-27 school year. The Naperville District 203 School Board is expected to vote April 21 on adding more courses to the high school offerings while eliminating a few with declining enrollment or whose material may be covered in another class. On Monday, the board heard a presentation on the proposed changes. “I’m always impressed watching the evolution of any of our subjects and seeing how we make such an effort to keep things relevant,” board President Kristine…
NEW YORK — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants communities to stop fluoridating water, and he is setting the gears of government in motion to help make that happen. Kennedy this week said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide. And he said he’s assembling a task force of health experts to study the issue and make new recommendations. At the same time, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it would review new scientific information on potential health risks of fluoride in drinking water.…
The co-founder of red light camera company SafeSpeed LLC testified in a federal courtroom Wednesday that his company routinely sought to influence elected officials with campaign cash, dinners and cigars to secure more business. “We would cut deals with legislators for financial support,” said Omar Maani, who is the star prosecution witness in the bribery trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III. “We would write checks for them from different companies to conceal it from the public…We were concerned the media would write there was some sort of collusion” Maani, who was confronted by the FBI in 2018 and agreed…
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump has launched tariff wars with nearly all of America’s trading partners. And there’s no end in sight. A number of sweeping new taxes on goods from other countries are already here — and more took effect on Wednesday. Trump has promised higher rates for his latest and most severe volley of duties, which he calls “reciprocal” tariffs. With so many back-and-forth tariff actions and threats, it can be tough to keep track of where things stand. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know. What tariffs took effect on Wednesday? Trump announced his latest — and…
17-Year-Old Zaveon Simpkins Tragically Killed in Robbery; Two Teens, Christopher Kelly, 19, and Christian Kelly, 18, Arrested and Charged with Capital Murder and First-Degree Robbery in Montgomery Montgomery, Alabama – April 9, 2025 The city of Montgomery has been rocked by the tragic shooting death of 17-year-old Zaveon Simpkins, whose life was taken in what police have described as a senseless robbery over the weekend. Authorities have arrested two suspects, Christopher Kelly, 19, and Christian Kelly, 18, in connection with Simpkins’ death, both of whom are facing serious charges, including capital murder and first-degree robbery. The fatal incident took place…
Trey Blackmore Accident Hillside, AZ: Medical Report Says “It Will Take Months” for CSI Elite Athlete, Trey Blackmore to Wake Up After Friday Roping Accident; Support Continues for The Blackmores On the morning of Friday, April 4th, a tragic and shocking accident occurred in Hillside, Arizona, leaving CSI Elite athlete Trey Blackmore critically injured. Known for his remarkable skills as a roper and revered as an up-and-coming star in the competitive world of rodeo, Trey was airlifted to a Phoenix hospital after suffering severe injuries during a roping practice. According to a recent medical update released by his family, Trey…
Jefferson County Grand Jury Adds Additional Capital Murder Charge to Defendant in the Robbery and Slaying of Victim, James Harris, the Night After Mass Shooting in Birmingham’s Southside A Jefferson County grand jury has decided to add an additional capital murder charge against one of the suspects involved in a heinous robbery and slaying that occurred on the night after a mass shooting in Birmingham’s Southside. This new charge, in connection to the tragic death of James Harris, follows an investigation that has uncovered disturbing details about the series of violent crimes committed by the group of men linked…
Queens, NY — The community is reeling after tragic crash on Saturday, April 5, 2025, that claimed the lives of beloved motorcycle advocate and journalist William “Biz” Bly Mofield, and 42-year-old Jorden Rosen. The accident, which occurred at 9:22 a.m. at the intersection of Woodhaven Boulevard and 60th Drive in Rego Park, Queens, left the community devastated and mourning the loss of two prominent figures. William “Biz” Bly Mofield, a well-known figure within the Biker News Network and passionate voice for the motorcycle community nationwide, was a key figure in advocating for rider safety, community engagement, and motorcycle rights. His…
Yasmine Upshaw Arrested After Tragic Death of 2-Year-Old Aura Moody in Augusta: Vehicular Homicide and Driving on Suspended License Charges Filed Following the Accident In a devastating incident that has left the Augusta community grieving, Yasmine Upshaw, 27, has been arrested and charged in connection with the tragic death of two-year-old Aura Moody. The accident occurred on a sidewalk in Augusta when Upshaw, who was allegedly driving on a suspended license, struck the young child while attempting to park her vehicle. The untimely and horrific death of Aura Moody has prompted widespread public outcry, with many demanding justice for the…