City tourism organization worries about the impact of President Trump's negative narrative on Chicago's economy and jobs

City tourism organization worries about the impact of President Trump’s negative narrative on Chicago’s economy and jobs

Just as his political party affiliation has changed over time, President Trump’s words describing the city of Chicago have shifted as well. In 2004, during a visit to watch the demolition of the old Chicago Sun-Times building, he described Chicago as “a great city.” His Trump Tower and Hotel would eventually be built at that…

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As federal agents ramp up Chicago immigration crackdown, more elected officials caught in crosshairs

CHICAGO (AP) — Hoan Huynh was going door-to-door informing businesses of ramped up immigration enforcement on Chicago’s North Side when the Democratic state lawmaker got an activist notification of federal agents nearby. He followed agents’ vehicles and then honked to warn others when he was pulled over. Masked federal officers pointed a gun at him…

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Nikkei 225, Hang Seng Index, China GDP

Nikkei 225, Hang Seng Index, China GDP

Beijing Central Business District, mix of offices and apartments Ispyfriend | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened higher Monday as investors parsed the latest slew of economic data out of China. China’s GDP rose 4.8% in the July-to-September period compared to a year ago, in line with expectations of analysts polled by Reuters. The…

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Ex-ICE director says Trump's immigration crackdown putting agents in "terrible position"

Ex-ICE director says Trump’s immigration crackdown putting agents in “terrible position”

Chicago —  The rules of engagement for federal agents amid President Trump’s immigration crackdown have come under scrutiny, with one former Immigration and Customs Enforcement director telling CBS News that agents have been put “in a terrible position” and are being tasked with operations “in a city where they don’t belong.”  From vehicle crashes to forceful takedowns, encounters with…

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Studies have revealed the foods that are most likely to stave off dementia (stock image)

The popular breakfast foods that protect the brain from early onset dementia

Simple diet swaps could be key to preventing early-onset dementia, researchers have revealed.  About 7million Americans have been diagnosed with memory-robbing dementia, with that figure set to nearly double by 2050.  However, one major Lancet study published last year found more than a dozen of the most common risk factors for dementia are modifiable, including diet. …

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