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- Woman accused of stabbing her father to death and cutting out his heart, reports say
A woman in Indiana is accused of stabbing her father to death and cutting out his heart. Serena Desiree Dolnics, 32, was arrested at the scene, covered in blood, and later pleaded not guilty. Three bloody knives were recovered, and investigators are determining a motive.
- Woman accused of stabbing her father to death and cutting out his heart, reports say
A 32-year-old woman, Serena Desiree Dolnics, is accused of stabbing her 70-year-old father, Gregory Dolnics, to death and cutting out his heart in Porter County, Indiana. She was arrested at the scene, covered in blood, and later pleaded not guilty. Authorities found three bloody knives at the home.
- Inside City Hall with Chicago Tribune Reporter Alice Yin
Mayor Brandon Johnson is advancing his agenda at City Hall despite opposition from a Council majority. The political conflict over the city's future is unfolding during the campaign season. Chicago Tribune reporter Alice Yin covers City Hall and the mayor's office.
- News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight
The New York Times, Daily News, and other media outlets are urging a federal judge to sanction OpenAI for allegedly hiding evidence in a copyright infringement case. They claim OpenAI trained its AI systems using millions of news articles without permission, undermining the news industry by siphoning web traffic. OpenAI and Microsoft argue AI training falls under the 'fair use' doctrine.
- Study finds CPS schools rely on outside income
Chicago Public Schools are increasingly relying on alternate revenue streams as budgets tighten, according to a report by Chalkbeat and the Chicago Tribune. Mila Koumpilova from Chalkbeat discussed the findings on The Point.
- Amid Chicago budget crunch, more schools lean on dollars they raise independently
Chicago schools, including Kenwood Academy, are increasingly relying on independently raised funds to cover essentials due to the district's financial struggles. Independent revenue for CPS schools rose 78% since 2021, reaching $48 million in fiscal year 2025, with funds used for staffing, athletic equipment, and academic resources.
- 8 patients reportedly died in Chicago surgeon's care | The Chicago Report
A Chicago Tribune investigation into Dr. Ayoub Sayeg, a local plastic surgeon, revealed eight patient deaths over seven years, prompting potential legal changes. The surgeon has been under investigation since 2020.
- Greed meets greed: DraftKings to close its Wrigley Field sportsbook at the end of May over Illinois tax
DraftKings is closing its Wrigley Field sportsbook due to Illinois' sports gambling tax structure, which imposes a 25-cent tax on the first 20 million internet-based bets annually and 50 cents thereafter. The closure will occur on May 31. The restaurant, bar, and sports entertainment establishment will remain open.