A Memorial Day Salute: hats off to habits of veterans

As Americans gear up for summer and the Memorial Day weekend, we want to remember the real reason we celebrate—to honor members of the military who have made the greatest sacrifice for their country while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. All across America this holiday weekend, Americans will fire up their BBQ grills at […]

FBI asks for help in locating missing children

When a 13-year-old North Carolina girl went missing last fall, the FBI and state and local partners worked quickly to locate her—more than 900 miles from home in Oklahoma. The man who lured the girl away was arrested and is facing state charges. The girl was returned to her family. Sadly, though, not every missing child […]

Five People Charged with Forced Labor Conspiracy Involving Trafficking of Victims from Georgia to Work on Wisconsin Farms

United States Attorney Matthew D. Krueger of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced today that five people were indicted for conspiracy to commit forced labor, labor trafficking, and five additional labor-related offenses. The defendants are alleged to have trafficked the victims from Georgia to Wisconsin to work on farms located in the Eastern District of […]

Chicago pastor, tutor charged with multiple felony sex crimes

Jeffery Parks, a 51-year-old tutor and pastor of Good Shepherd Church in Chicago, was identified as the offender who abused two victims on multiple occasions. According to police, the offender tutored the victims and during those tutoring sessions, he would inappropriately place his hands on the victims’ bodies. The two victims, twin sisters, have told […]

Five tips to fight mold and humidity

• Install the Humidity Monitor: An indoor digital humidity monitor can give a quick and accurate measurement of the humidity within a home.  For greatest comfort and to best reduce the bacteria and odors, humidity levels in the home should be kept between 40 and 55 percent.  A humidity monitor can be purchased for less […]

Avoid these 5 food groups to treat your inflammation

Chronic inflammation is associated with such diseases as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, and can harm people in numerous other ways, from painful joints to dental problems and aging skin. It can even disturb your slumber, since inflammation can impact the breathing airways during sleep, resulting in sleep apnea among other potential issues, says Dr. Lynn Lipskis, […]