Sandra Torres
@SandraTorresBM
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Bilingual storyteller • Former reporter @nbchicago & @telemundochi • 100% Colombiana
Chicago, IL
Joined October 2010
Just came across this gem in my inbox. Not the first time I get such a lovely message. I’ve kept quiet about this for a while... but it’s time to clear some things up. Thread. 1/1
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Happening now in Chicago: several FBI officers armed with large weapons just entered an apartment building in the East Albany Park neighborhood. The address is tied to DC shooting suspect Elias Rodriguez. @nbcchicago
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Never thought I'd type the pope is from the south side of chicago. here is a profile from @Suntimes last week on robert prevost.
chicago.suntimes.com
Cardinal Robert Prevost joins the conclave Wednesday to pick Pope Francis' successor. His rise in the faith began at a South Side church. "Even as a young teenager, he knew what he wanted to do and...
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BREAKING: Donald Trump is elected 47th president of the United States, NBC News projects, after a series of decisive wins in battleground states. https://t.co/GKoal6I5QO
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We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of CPD Officer Enrique Martinez, killed in the line of duty last night. Our thoughts are with his family, friends & colleagues during this difficult time. We also wishing a swift recovery to the other officer injured in this incident.
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Buffalo Grove High School's 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Summit was a fantastic event! We were honored to welcome NBC anchor and BG grad Sandra Torres as our keynote speaker, along with amazing music performances.
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Former Boston College lacrosse player Welles Crowther sacrificed himself to save as many as 18 people on 9/11. His story needs to be told every single year. He was a real-life superhero. https://t.co/X31qDcJG1Q
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A Ugandan athlete living in Kenya was set ablaze by her boyfriend and is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police said.
apnews.com
A Ugandan athlete has been attacked and set on fire by her boyfriend and is being treated for burns on 75% of her body.
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Pritzker confirms members of Illinois National Guard ‘on standby' during DNC
nbcchicago.com
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says that approximately 150 members of the state’s National Guard will be in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention this week, but emphasized they are present...
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Introducing our Kid of the Year, Heman Bekele: The fifteen-year-old invented a soap that could one day treat, and even prevent, some skin cancers https://t.co/3uonC5hDR9
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CNN reporting @GovTimWalz “expected to be the choice” for #VP
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Such a unique opportunity! ❤️
Last night, @SandraTorresNBC, @ivonandrea, and I had the privilege of screening our documentary, 'Desde Cero: The Migrant Journey in Chicago,' at the Instituto Cervantes of Chicago. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this special event!
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BREAKING NEWS: Biden says he is dropping out of presidential race as Democrats prepare to ‘pass the torch'
nbcchicago.com
President Joe Biden made the decision to quit the election race against Donald Trump after weeks of pressure by a growing number of Democrats.
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Our documentary on the migrant crisis in Chicago is officially on YouTube. Appreciate those of you who have taken time to watch. It means so much to us! The documentary is an hour-long and it is fully bilingual. @nbcchicago @TelemundoCHI
https://t.co/s720I6xVkk
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Incredibly proud of this project!
Had a very special screening of my documentary, “Desde Cero: The Migrant Journey in Chicago,” with the stars of the film. @SandraTorresNBC, @ivonandrea, and I followed the families throughout the Chicago winter (their first winter ever!) More information to come!
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@nbcchicago @DePaul_News Update from @Chicago_Police: People in the encampment left voluntarily when officers arrived. No confrontations. 2 arrests for obstruction of traffic outside of the quad. @nbcchicago
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@nbcchicago Statement from @DePaul_News: “Since the encampment began on April 30, the situation has steadily escalated with physical altercations, credible threats of violence from people not associated with our community… “ More:
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Chicago Police spokesperson @TAhern_ tells me no arrests so far. The students left peacefully… though as you can see here, they’re upset.. now marching and chanting around DePaul’s main quad. @nbcchicago
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