New York, Illinois and gold

New York men charged in $750K gold scam targeting elderly Illinois woman
2 New York men attempted to scam $750K in gold bars from elderly Illinois woman
Chen Xinwei, 34, and Tangchao Huang, 55, both from Brooklyn, New York, were arrested on Tuesday and charged with attempted theft over $500,000 but less than $1,000,000.
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New York man accused in attempted gold bar scam targeting Chicago area woman
Police say the men were part of a scheme that threatened to arrest the woman's family if she didn't buy the gold and give it to them.
Nationwide plan for "Economic Blackout" on Friday catches on in Chicago
The call to action — or rather inaction — is asking that American consumers refrain from making any purchases at major retailers on Friday, Feb. 28.
Tough rhetoric over immigration escalates between Trump and mayors in St. Paul, Chicago
St. Paul Mayor Carter said the city will join a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration filed by the city of San Francisco.
Towns leads New York against Chicago after 44-point performance
New York hosts the Chicago Bulls after Karl-Anthony Towns scored 44 points in the New York Knicks' 149-148 overtime win against the Atlanta Hawks.
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New York Knicks Jalen Brunson Expresses Frustration With Record Against Top Teams
The New York Knicks have been one of the best teams in the NBA, except for one glaring spot. They are winless against the top teams in the league, and the games haven’t been close.
Chicago serial murder suspect charged with terrorizing guard, inmate behind bars
Antonio Reyes, a 21-year-old police say killed six people, is in jail but remains a terror, intimidating guards and attempting to kill fellow inmates.
New York Mets trade for Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario
The New York Mets added some depth to their injury-riddled roster by trading for Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario.
Angel Reese's New Teammate Addresses Liberty Departure
Courtney Vandersloot’s time with the New York Liberty has ended, and the veteran guard is heading back to familiar territory. After two seasons in New York, Vandersloot—who helped lead the Liberty to back-to-back WNBA Finals appearances and their first-ever championship in 2024—has returned to the Chicago Sky for the 2025 season.
Why Aaron Judge is torn on the New York Yankees’ facial hair policy change
Aaron Judge offered support for the Yankees’ big change, but added, “If that little rule is going to stop you from coming here, then you probably shouldn’t be here.”