Fundraiser in Evanston to raise money for local nonprofit Shield 23

The Evanston Fire Department is partnering with local nonprofit Shield 23 to raise money to support firefighters diagnosed with career-related cancer. Shield 23 was founded in 2018 by friends and family of Russell Constantino, a 20-year veteran of the Gurnee Fire Department who died from brain cancer in 2009. The nonprofit’s name comes from Russell’s… Continue reading Fundraiser in Evanston to raise money for local nonprofit Shield 23

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports — interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money and told lies – Chicago Tribune

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports or knowingly paid any gambling debts accumulated by his longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Instead, the Los Angeles Dodgers star claims his close friend lied to him for years and stole millions from the two-time MVP.Ohtani gave his version of events during a news… Continue reading Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports — interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money and told lies – Chicago Tribune

Disinherited son’s money goes to care-giving daughter

Dear Amy: Two years ago, my father-in-law called to inform his son (my husband) that he was being disinherited because, in my father-in-law’s words, “We don’t need his inheritance.” He stated that his daughter who lives with him and takes full-time care of him would receive his money. Seven years ago, we moved away from… Continue reading Disinherited son’s money goes to care-giving daughter

Opioid Settlement Money Is Being Spent on Police Cars and Overtime

After years of litigation to hold the pharmaceutical industry accountable for the deadly abuse of prescription painkillers, payments from what could amount to more than $50 billion in court settlements have started to flow to states and communities to address the nation’s continuing opioid crisis. But though the payments come with stacks of guidance outlining… Continue reading Opioid Settlement Money Is Being Spent on Police Cars and Overtime

Should Opioid Settlement Money Be Spent on Law Enforcement?

After years of litigation to hold the pharmaceutical industry accountable for the deadly abuse of prescription painkillers, payments from what could amount to more than $50 billion in court settlements have started to flow to states and communities to address the nation’s continuing opioid crisis. But though the payments come with stacks of guidance outlining… Continue reading Should Opioid Settlement Money Be Spent on Law Enforcement?