August 23 Gianno Caldwell mulls Senate bid as Chicagoans are 'begging for change' on crime woes Gianno Caldwell mulls Illinois Senate campaign for Dick Durbin's open seat, focusing on a law-and-order platform after a personal tragedy in Chicago.
August 22 Jussie Smollett felt 'extremely emasculated' by outpouring of support after assault story went viral In a new Netflix documentary, former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett spoke out about the support he received after he came forward with the hate crime allegation.
August 22 Trump previews crime crackdown outside the beltway Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy has the latest on President Donald Trump's plan to crack down on crime in more cities on 'Special Report.'
August 22 Chicago mayor calls Trump's National Guard deployment plan 'uncoordinated, uncalled-for and unsound' Chicago mayor opposes Trump's planned National Guard deployment for crime reduction, citing city's recent 30% decrease in homicides and community trust concerns.
August 22 Three killed in blue city shootings as Trump threatens to expand federal crime crackdown Overnight shootings leave three dead in Chicago as Trump discusses expanding federal law enforcement to crime-ridden cities across America.
August 20 Chicago mayor says applicants for flood relief need not reveal if they’re in the US illegally Mayor Johnson said undocumented immigrants can apply for Chicago flood aid without revealing status as sanctuary city protects residents.
August 19 Chicago residents call Obama Presidential Center a 'monstrosity,' fear they'll be displaced: report Chicago community leaders and longtime residents say the Obama Presidential Center risks washing away the neighborhood’s fabric, warning that proposed luxury developments tied to the project could price out families who have long called the South Side home.
August 18 Woman killed in blue city robbery as threat of Trump takeover looms with thieves terrorizing public Chicago police search for suspect in fatal shooting of Gabriela Ochoa during botched robbery attempt on South Side Saturday night in ongoing investigation.
August 14 Jussie Smollett calls Chicago PD and Rahm Emanuel 'villains' while denying hate crime hoax Former Empire star Jussie Smollett criticized the Chicago Police Department and former Mayor Rahm Emanuel over his past hate crime hoax conviction in an interview with Variety on Wednesday.
August 13 Illinois changes benchmarks that proved proficiency in math, English on standardized tests More Illinois students will be labeled proficient in reading and math after state board adjusts standardized test cut scores to align with college readiness expectations.
