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Month: April 2023

Washington Park police officer charged with battery, misconduct after altercation with 19-year-old with autism

By Matt Woods Click here for updates on this story     WASHINGTON PARK, Illinois (KMOV) — A 33-year-old Washington Park Police Officer has been charged with aggravated battery and official misconduct in an incident involving a 19-year-old with special needs. Prosecutors allege the officer punched the teen in the face and tased him multiple times after

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Transgender health care restrictions hit roadblocks in 3 states as gender-affirming care becomes marquee issue for state GOP leaders

By Dakin Andone, CNN Proposed restrictions on gender-affirming care faced new hurdles in Kansas, Missouri and Tennessee this week, as health care for transgender patients evolves into a hallmark issue for Republican-led states and GOP-controlled assemblies. The US Justice Department sued to challenge a new Tennessee law banning certain medical care to transgender youth, while

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