Highland Park Memorial Day Observance Honors Veterans

The City of Highland Park commemorated Memorial Day with a ceremony held in Highland Park High School’s auditorium. The space, adorned with motivational words “Dream…Believe…Achieve…,” served as a backdrop for the heartfelt observance. The event started at 11 a.m. on May 25, featuring speeches, musical performances, and a poignant bell ceremony conducted by the Jewish […]

May 27, 2026

Navigating Life Without a Father

My children have never met their grandfather. I haven’t seen my father in 21 years. My 9-year-old son plays on three different baseball teams. Managing his schedule feels like facing pitch after pitch: three uniforms, three locations, and three different bats. I am constantly engaged in a cycle of sorting, washing, and preparing. I pack […]

May 26, 2026

Owner of Pro-Trump House in California Dies Following Brutal Attack

The owner of a notable pro-America and Trump-themed home in Southern California, Kerry Sheron, has died following a violent attack by an alleged stranger. The incident took place last week. Police announced on Sunday that 69-year-old Sheron succumbed to his injuries after spending several days in critical condition at a hospital. Sheron was a U.S. […]

May 26, 2026

Honoring Revolutionary War Veterans

Memorial Day originated after the Civil War and is now a day to honor all military personnel who died in service. With the United States celebrating its 250th anniversary, Judy Woodruff highlights a local project focusing on the revolutionary beginnings of the nation. This initiative commemorates the resting places of some of the first veterans […]

May 25, 2026

WWII Soldier’s Legacy Preserved as Family Finds Closure

Eighty years after 1st Lieutenant Nathan Baskind’s sacrifice in the Battle of Cherbourg, he has finally been laid to rest with his fellow soldiers at the Normandy American Cemetery in France. Baskind, a Jewish American officer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, remained missing for many years after the war, leaving his family without answers. On D-Day, Baskind […]

May 25, 2026

Josh Yago’s Memorable Salute During Lacrosse Championship

Josh Yago, a Notre Dame lacrosse player, created a remarkable moment on Memorial Day before the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse championship commenced. Yago, a graduate transfer from Air Force and a second lieutenant in the U.S. Space Force, demonstrated his patriotism by saluting during the national anthem in Charlottesville, as Notre Dame prepared to […]

May 25, 2026

NASCAR Honors Kyle Busch with Emotional Coca-Cola 600 Tribute

At Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell delivered a heartfelt tribute to the late Kyle Busch. Before the Coca-Cola 600 began, O’Donnell addressed Samantha Busch, Kyle’s widow, and their children Brexton and Lennix. He expressed the sport’s unwavering support, stating, “Samantha, I want you to know that this sport stands with you, and that […]

May 25, 2026

Custody Battle Over Embryos: A Complex Legal and Emotional Challenge

For Erin Millender, now 47, the prospect of becoming a mother faces its final hurdle. Her husband’s refusal to have a child with her further complicates an already delicate situation. Erin Millender, who has long cherished the dream of motherhood, now confronts a legal dilemma. With a chosen day care and child tools ready, she […]