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Illinois man reportedly died after being beaten by guards while handcuffed

Cory Ulmer, 41, died following arrest at Cook county jail, which authorities tried to portray as a ‘medical emergency’

The Guardian - US · Jun 28, 2024

New Liberal MP vows to fight for 'ignored' middle class

The Federal MP who has taken the seat of ex-prime minister Scott Morrison has vowed to stand up for middle Australia, saying governments were ignoring them.

AAP · May 28, 2024

Worries over low voter turnout at Scott Morrison's seat

Scott Morrison's constituents are heading to the polls at below-expected rates ahead of a by-election for the ex-prime minister's successor.

AAP · Apr 11, 2024

Liberals pick management consultant Simon Kennedy for Cook byelection

The party misses the chance to have a female candidate in the safe seat vacated by former prime minister Scott Morrison

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2024

Voters promised 'renewable' as ex-prime minister walks

A state Liberal MP and the local mayor are among the names being talked about to replace the retiring Scott Morrison in his south Sydney seat.

AAP · Jan 23, 2024

Scott Morrison to resign from politics for ‘new challenges in the global corporate sector’

Former prime minister quitting after 16 years in parliament to also ‘spend more time with my family’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2024

Grubhub awards microgrants to 64 local nonprofits helping people access food

One of the groups that received a grant provides free cooking classes and nutritional coaching for communities on the South and West sides.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2024

Kolbe House Jail Ministry: Meeting The Material And Spiritual Needs Of Chicago’s Troubled Cook County Jail

Amid violence, overcrowding, and a lack of resources, Kolbe House Jail Ministry provides support and hope to inmates

Zenger · Sep 26, 2023

Suburban Cook County resident first human Illinois West Nile virus-related death of 2023

The individual, who was in their 90s, had an “onset of symptoms” of the virus earlier this month and died shortly after, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2023

Storms moving into Chicago area bring possibility of minor flooding, meteorologists say

A flood advisory is in effect until 10 p.m. for portions of northeast Illinois, including Cook, DuPage and Will counties, according to the National Weather Service.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023