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Police confront anti-Israel agitators at University of Chicago

May 7, 2024

Police confront anti-Israel agitators at University of Chicago

University reports main quad closed until 'cleanup is complete'

Chicago Teachers Union under fire for $50B demands as academics plummet: 'Most radical agenda yet'

May 6, 2024

Chicago Teachers Union under fire for $50B demands as academics plummet: 'Most radical agenda yet'

The Chicago Teachers Union was slammed for demanding an additional $50 billion for 'progressive activism' as students struggle to achieve basic proficiency levels in reading and math.

Chicago forced to cancel Cinco de Mayo parade due to gang violence

May 5, 2024

Chicago forced to cancel Cinco de Mayo parade due to gang violence

The Chicago Police Department on Sunday announced the cancellation of the city's Cinco de Mayo parade due to gang violence in the area.

Chicago teachers' $50B demands include pay hikes, abortions, migrant accommodation

May 5, 2024

Chicago teachers' $50B demands include pay hikes, abortions, migrant accommodation

The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is negotiating a new $50 billion contract with the public schools system for pay hikes, healthcare and migrant services.

Man charged with killing off-duty Chicago police officer denied pretrial release

May 4, 2024

Man charged with killing off-duty Chicago police officer denied pretrial release

A 22-year-old man facing charges for the April 21 killing of off-duty Chicago officer Luis Huesca was denied pretrial release by a judge on Friday.

Student demands at University of Chicago encampment include defunding police, reparations, cutting emissions

May 2, 2024

Student demands at University of Chicago encampment include defunding police, reparations, cutting emissions

"The U Chicago Popular University for Gaza" encampment shared its lengthy list of demands, including issues related to divestment, housing and climate change.

Chicago police arrest suspect in murder of off-duty officer heading home from work

May 1, 2024

Chicago police arrest suspect in murder of off-duty officer heading home from work

Chicago police announced Xavier Tate Jr., the man wanted for murder in the death of Officer Luis Huesca, was arrested in Glendale Heights, Illinois, on Wednesday night.

Fallen Chicago officer's family requests Mayor Johnson not attend funeral: report

May 1, 2024

Fallen Chicago officer's family requests Mayor Johnson not attend funeral: report

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson did not make an appearance at the funeral of fallen police officer Luis Huesca this week after the family of the deceased told him he was not welcome.

Sanctuary city police arrest over 1K migrants from this country as residents rage against Dem leaders

May 1, 2024

Sanctuary city police arrest over 1K migrants from this country as residents rage against Dem leaders

Chicago police have made more than 1,000 arrests of Venezuelan nationals in the first three months of 2024, according to new data from a local outlet.

Obama-connected professor who led radical group that bombed US speaks at anti-Israel encampment

April 30, 2024

Obama-connected professor who led radical group that bombed US speaks at anti-Israel encampment

Bill Ayers, the co-founder of the far-left militant group the Weather Underground, spoke to anti-Israel agitators at a University of Chicago encampment.