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City of Chicago to clear Humboldt Park homeless encampment Friday; advocates urge leaders to reconsider [Video]

CHICAGO (WLS) — Advocates for those experiencing homelessness rallied in the cold on Wednesday against plans to clear a tent encampment.

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The encampment is located in Humboldt Park, near North and California avenues. The city plans to remove it starting Friday morning.

Several dozen people are living there.

After clearing it out, Chicago police and the Park District would enforce municipal codes that prohibit overnight stays and tents in the park.

The advocates want the city to reconsider.

“We are here today to urge Mayor Brandon Johnson and Alderperson Jessie Fuentes to reconsider their plans to displace people currently staying in Humboldt Park,” said Ali Simmons, with the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness.

Critics of the plan say that those who are unhoused should be allowed to stay in the park because the city hasn’t provided any realistic alternatives of anywhere for them to go.

“Let them stay; let them live here. Homelessness is a big …

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Georgia man attacked by suspects posing as Amazon workers [Video]

Police in Georgia are investigating a home invasion and assault where the suspects were dressed as Amazon delivery men.According to a police report from the Savannah Police Department, the incident happened on Saturday morning.In the above video, you can see the two men approach the home. After a few moments, they force their way in and a commotion can be heard inside. After they leave, the victim is heard yelling for help.Officers responded around 8:30 a.m. to find the front door of the home ajar and the victim covered in blood.The 66-year-old victim told police that he heard a knock at the door, looked out and saw two men "which appeared to be from Amazon based on their clothing, holding a box."When he opened the door, he told police, he was attacked and assaulted.Both suspects reportedly asked where money was before hitting him in the head with a metal object.A witness at the scene told officers that he saw a Black man wearing an Amazon jacket running.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. Video evidence was collected at the scene.Savannah Mayor Van Johnson said Tuesday, "We will find out who did this. We have heard about this happening across the country."A GoFundMe has been established to help the victim.Sister station WJCL reached out to an Amazon spokesperson about this crime. They said, "Based off our internal investigation, we can confirm that these individuals were not making a scheduled delivery for Amazon. We monitor the internet regularly for unauthorized Amazon apparel and demand that those items are removed when and where we can. People who make deliveries on behalf of Amazon do not routinely knock on doors nor ask customers to sign for packages unless already prearranged." Johnson said, "I will tell you, we need to exercise caution at all times you don't just open your door for anybody no matter who they are."

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Jamu is an Ancient Indonesian Tonic With Turmeric and Ginger [Video]

Jamu is an ancient Indonesian drink, typically made with turmeric, ginger, and various herbs and spices. It's been a cure-all in the country for centuries but has slowly made its way to the U.S.. Here's everything you need to know about this traditional drink.