Author: Living Legends

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday acknowledged difficulties with the expensive, long-delayed and glitch-ridden computer overhaul of the county’s property tax system, but she insisted the endeavor was worthwhile to get critical county data off a dangerously outdated computer system. “When I took this job in 2010, county operations were on a mainframe system, which put us maybe in the bottom quarter of counties in the country in terms of our technology,” Preckwinkle said after a county board meeting. “And we have been working very hard over the last 15 years to upgrade our technology, and have made…

The numbers tell a story. “American Sniper,” Clint Eastwood’s film about U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and his 160 confirmed “kills” across his four tours of duty in Iraq, stands as the most profitable war movie ever made. Its merits and drawbacks have been debated since 2014, when its massive popularity tapped into a desire millions plainly felt for deadly American marksmanship, honored in old-school, patriotic Hollywood fashion, albeit at a price. That biopic acknowledged just enough of Kyle’s emotional and psychological fallout to tell some truth, at least, in addressing his post-traumatic stress disorder on the home front, prior…

WASHINGTON — A federal judge is allowing the Trump administration to move forward with a requirement that everyone in the U.S. illegally must register with the federal government, in a move that could have far-reaching repercussions for immigrants across the country. In a ruling Thursday, Judge Trevor Neil McFadden sided with the administration, which had argued that they were simply enforcing an already existing requirement for everyone in the country who wasn’t an American citizen to register with the government. The requirement goes into effect Friday. The Department of Homeland Security announced Feb. 25 that it was mandating that all…

Kumar Narine Missing: Desperate Search Intensifies for 17-Year-Old Guyanese Teen Last Seen Near Cross Bay Bridge in Queens as Family, Friends, and NYPD Unite in a Heart-Wrenching Effort to Bring Him Home NEW YORK CITY (April 10, 2025) — A tense and emotionally charged search is currently underway in New York City for Kumar Narine, a 17-year-old overseas-based Guyanese teenager who was reported missing on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m. after he was last seen heading toward the Cross Bay Bridge in Queens. The unsettling disappearance has gripped both the New York and Guyanese communities, launching a…

CLEVELAND — The injuries kept piling up for the Chicago White Sox during their six-game trip. And so did several excruciating defeats — including one-run losses on Sunday in Detroit and Tuesday and Wednesday in Cleveland. Thursday wasn’t as tight. The Sox were limited to five hits — just two after the second inning — in a 6-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in front of 12,663 at Progressive Field. “(Cleveland starter Gavin) Williams has really good stuff,” Sox manager Will Venable said. “And in some spots where we might have had some opportunities, he just made some really good…

A Chicago Fire Football Club and Chicago Housing Authority news conference once guaranteed a Mary Baggett appearance. Baggett has served as the CHA resident cheerleader for the two organizations as the housing authority entered into a controversial agreement with the Chicago Fire to lease 23 acres of the agency’s land for the soccer team’s new training facility on the Near West Side. In news conferences full of lofty speeches from the various stakeholders, Baggett was always there to offer her gratitude to the soccer team and the housing authority. She showered them with praise and shared her hopes for the…

Brandon Stott: Beloved Bartender, Veteran, and Anoka Community Pillar Missing Since April 8—Friends, Family, and Entire Town Desperately Seek Answers Amid Growing Fears ANOKA, MN – Brandon Stott, a 34-year-old bartender, U.S. Army veteran, and treasured figure in the tight-knit Anoka community, has been missing since the evening of Tuesday, April 8, 2025. As of today, Friday, April 11, he has not been seen or heard from in over 72 hours. With every hour that passes, concern among his friends, co-workers, loved ones, and neighbors has grown more intense, and the sense of urgency has reached critical levels. Brandon, who…

Thomas Savovich Surprise AZ Death and Obituary – On Monday, April 7, 2025, a tragic multi-vehicle accident in Peoria, Arizona, claimed the life of 38-year-old Thomas Savovich from Surprise, Arizona. The fatal incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of 107th Avenue and Rose Garden Lane, leaving a community in mourning and raising important concerns about traffic safety. According to the Peoria Police Department, the crash involved three vehicles: a white Hyundai Elantra, a blue BMW X3, and a silver Infiniti I35. Preliminary reports indicate that the driver of the Hyundai, traveling westbound on Rose Garden Lane, failed to yield…

Monica Myers New York, NY Death and Obituary – Monica Ruth Myers, a former star of the Stony Brook University women’s tennis team, has tragically passed away. Born on February 16, 1986, Monica was the beloved daughter of JoAnn F. Myers and Tyrone Johnson, and the cherished sister of Tyrone M. Johnson. Her  sudden passing has left a significant void within her family and the community she was a part of. Monica’s journey into tennis began at a young age and was characterized by a passion for the sport that led her to distinction both in high school and at Stony…

Mark Carney Dedham MA Death and Obituary –  The Dedham community is reeling from the sudden and tragic death of Mark Carney, a beloved educator and Department Head at Dedham Public Schools. Carney, a longtime resident of Dedham, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a profound legacy of service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the betterment of his students and colleagues. His passing has sent shockwaves through the community, which is now mourning the loss of a man who touched the lives of countless individuals. Mark Carney was widely respected for his professional excellence and for his dedication to the education…