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Mum in tears as son taken by social services after husband wrapped him in cling film

Savannah Glembin posted a follow-up video on social media showing her weeping and telling her followers their son, called Gunner, had been taken.

Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023

Justice system can seem inexplicable to crime victims, minister says

Edward Argar was speaking at a victims’ summit in central London.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

Mum in tears as social services take son after husband wrapped him in cling film

The video shows Savannah Glembin's army husband pushing their son, who was tightly wrapped in cling film, around the bed as the boy looked like he was about to cry

Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2023

CTU’s path to political influence, CPD’s top cop search and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a five-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

‘Paul and Gery Show’ reunited for mayoral runoff as Chio endorses Vallas

In 1995, then-Mayor Richard M. Daley seized control over the Chicago Public Schools and asked his budget director and chief of staff to take charge at CPS. On Friday, the “dream team” of Paul Vallas and Gery Chico reunited.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

Chelsea fan gets three-year football ban for racist gesture at Son Heung-min

Thomas Burchell, 30, from Croydon, made a racist gesture during the Chelsea vs Tottenham match at Stamford Bridge on August 14.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

How the CTU marched from picket lines to political powerhouse

From its battles between ex-Mayor Rahm Emanuel and its late leader Karen Lewis in 2012, the Chicago Teachers Union is now hoping to help homegrown candidate Brandon Johnson win the runoff to be Chicago’s mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

Call for legislative change after Arena bomber's brother skipped the country

The chairman of the public inquiry wants new powers for 'restrictions on the movements' of material witnesses to inquiries after the case of Ismail Abedi

Manchester Evening News · Mar 3, 2023

Chicago Public Schools eighth grader Steven Jiang buzzes to victory in citywide spelling bee

Jiang, 13, outlasted 47 competitors to correctly spell “saturnine” and win this year’s contest. He advanced to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2023

Constance Marten and partner charged with manslaughter after baby's body found in woods

The pair were charged with gross negligence manslaughter after the baby's body was found in a woodland area last night.

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2023