Daniel Bice, veteran Wisconsin political reporter and columnist, dies at 62 Daniel Bice, who worked for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for 33 years, died from complications of esophageal cancer on April 21, his birthday.

RIP to Dan Bice, a major figure in Wisconsin newspapering over the last three decades.

I know video series such as Criterion Closet Picks, “What’s in My Bag?” from Amoeba Music, and the Severin Cellar are just selling me things, but they’re things I want to be sold. I use these clips — in which musicians and actors and directors recommend movies and albums — to build out my ever-expanding lists of art I want to check out. A favorite metal band, Blood Incantation, put me onto ambient and prog gems. Ryan Coogler reminded me of movies I need to see. Director Joe Dante highlighted horror oddities. I can’t escape consumerism, but I can try to be an interesting mark. —Dan Hinkel, senior reporter

Today's @injusticewatch.org newsletter has a little update to my reporting on the former CPD detective Brian Forberg, the subject of many allegations of coercion. And, in lighter news, my admission that I find Criterion Closet Picks and the like very enriching.

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Repeating "Oh no. Toilet" to myself all day.

The Internet's Most Powerful Archiving Tool Is in Peril As major news outlets cut off the Wayback Machine, journalists and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the Internet Archive’s vast collection of web pages.

Journalists know that losing the Wayback Machine would be a nightmare: www.wired.com/story/the-in...

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Tenants at Chinatown’s storied Richland Center food court brace for potential rent increases - Chicago Reader Since last summer, Heung Seng Corporation’s staff have told tenants they will nearly double the rent on their next leases.

Worthwhile story by Morley Musick in the @chicagoreader.com on a threat to a Chinatown gem. Richland Center food court’s small business owners are facing drastic rent hikes from a financially beleaguered landlord.

Judicial election results: Three appointed judges rejected by voters in Cook County judicial primaries Voters had no choice in more than half the races, which were uncontested. Several candidates won despite negative ratings from local bar groups.

NEW: Three appointed judges were rejected by voters in the Cook County judicial primaries. www.injusticewatch.org/judges/judic...

Judicial election results: Three appointed judges rejected by voters in Cook County judicial primaries Voters had no choice in more than half the races, which were uncontested. Several candidates won despite negative ratings from local bar groups.

Here are the Cook County election results I know you've all been waiting for: www.injusticewatch.org/judges/judic... @injusticewatch.org

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It's Election Day! Make sure you #CheckYourJudges before you vote with @injusticewatch.org's judicial election guide. No endorsements or recommendations. Just the info you need to be an informed voter. injusticewatch.org/checkyourjudges

Telemundo Chicago—Noticias Locales y Reportes del Tiempo Entérate de las últimas noticias locales de Chicago.

📺 Tune in to Telemundo Chicago today at 10:30 a.m. to hear senior reporter Carlos Ballesteros breaking down everything you need to know about judicial elections in Cook County.

Staff picks My wife and I have a small vinyl record collection, including our no-skips favorite albums, but the real treasures are the bargain-bin jazz classics and left-field curiosities. The best is one a friend gave us from his late uncle’s collection: “The Singing Nun,” by Soeur Sourire (French for “Sister Smile”), a Belgian Catholic nun who died in 1985. She was once famous enough to be on the Ed Sullivan Show and the subject of a film adaptation, but her buoyant French singing and gentle guitar strumming came as a revelation to us. Her music is widely available online and can be heard on weekend afternoons in my living room. —Dan Hinkel, senior reporter The rumors are true. After 25 years, the Belmont Tavern has reopened its doors. First opened as a butcher shop and saloon in 1890, Belmont Tavern has seen multiple owners — current owner Nick Kokonas is prioritizing maintaining its historic charm and serving some great cocktails. Located in Avondale, right off the Belmont Blue Line, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a post-work happy hour with friendly staff who are more than happy to talk about the tavern’s history. —Verónica Martinez, visual reporter

Today's @injusticewatch.org newsletter has all sorts of good stuff, including, most importantly, the rundown on @cb-312.bsky.social's new story, but also staff recommendations for two cool things: Belmont Tavern and The Singing Nun.

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The King of Liens Tax buyer Greg Bingham has amassed hundreds of tax-foreclosed properties in Cook County since the 1990s. Along the way, he’s been dogged by allegations of fraud, an Injustice Watch investigation found...

NEW from @cb-312.bsky.social @injusticewatch.org: Real estate investor Greg Bingham has made millions buying properties through Cook County's tax sale. But our investigation found he hasn't just exploited the law — he also may have broken it. www.injusticewatch.org/project/take...

it's time to share my truth: for years I thought that "Hallelujah" was an original song written for the Shrek soundtrack

I early voted yesterday and used the @injusticewatch.org guide to learn more about the judges on the ballot. Thanks to @danhinkel.bsky.social et al!

Thanks to Paris Schutz for having me on last night to spread the word about judicial elections and our guide.

City could be on hook for $27M settlement from deadly police chase On Friday, the City Council's Finance Committee will be asked to authorize a settlement with the family of Stacy Vaughn-Harrell, a 47-year-old woman who died in 2017 after being hit by a car fleeing p...

For very much not the first time, the city of Chicago's strategy in a lawsuit against the police is poised to cost many millions of taxpayer dollars.

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📺 Tune in to FOX 32 tonight at 10 p.m. to catch senior reporter @danhinkel.bsky.social discussing Cook County judicial elections with Paris Schutz. www.fox32chicago.com

March 2026 Cook County Judicial Election Guide | Injustice Watch Injustice Watch's guide to the March 2026 Cook County judicial primary elections.

📅 Primary Election Day is next week. Cook County voters: Use our nonpartisan judicial election guide before you head to the polls. 2026primary.injusticewatch.org

I don’t have a lot of information about judicial races or even when the primary happens in Rock County, Wis. but I do like the idea of being on a panel at the library or perhaps El-Ra Bowl.

Spring training update: There is a cat in the Brewers dugout.

I'll be there! Come hang out.

All manner of cool places to pick up our guide but I would just note that two places to hang out and learn about judges are the Beer Temple and Bucket O’ Blood Books and Records. Could make a nice Saturday afternoon of it.

Turn to @kellygarcia.bsky.social for some facts and then have a look at our guide to the upcoming Cook County judicial election.

Elgin cop awaiting disciplinary action for ICE social media post granted a disability pension Jason Lentz, the Elgin police officer awaiting discipline for an inflammatory social media post, receives disability pension.

An Elgin cop who went on Facebook to suggest specific places where federal agents might arrest immigrants was granted a disability pension while city officials were still determining whether he would be fired.

March 2026 Cook County Judicial Election Guide | Injustice Watch Injustice Watch's guide to the March 2026 Cook County judicial primary elections.

How to use our Cook County judicial election guide in four simple steps:
1️⃣ Enter your address to find your judicial subcircuit
2️⃣ Review the candidates
3️⃣ Make your selections
4️⃣ Vote!
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I’m zipping around town dropping off stacks of the print version of the @injusticewatch.org judicial election guide. Find them all over the dang place or online at that link.

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Unstated in this piece is that Mr Clean is retiring in lieu of facing a disciplinary hearing for firing his service weapon during a fight at a high school basketball game that he was refereeing