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April 24, 2026

JONATHAN TURLEY: Chicago schools reward protest while students can't read

The Chicago Teachers Union pushed to cancel classes for May Day protests, and CPS confirmed it will fund buses for students and teachers to attend.

April 22, 2026

Chicago alderman says police are 'handcuffed' from stopping teen takeovers under Mayor Brandon Johnson

A Chicago alderman claims police are handcuffed from stopping teen takeovers, blaming Mayor Brandon Johnson's policies for a lack of accountability.

April 21, 2026

WATCH: Pokémon, sports cards heist hits six figures as detectives hunt suspects

Video shows hooded thieves smashing into a Chicago trading card shop and stealing $100,000 in Pokémon and sports cards, according to a report.

April 21, 2026

Car explodes during alleged street takeover on Chicago's South Side as city battles wave of incidents

A car exploded during an alleged street takeover on Chicago's South Side over the weekend, with no arrests made amid a wave of similar incidents.

April 21, 2026

America must choose between faith, order and a culture of lawlessness

NASA astronaut Victor Glover's biblical message of neighborly love after Artemis II offers a path forward against rising violence in American cities.

April 19, 2026

Chicago Public Schools declare May 1 a 'day of civic action' for students

Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union designated May 1 as a day of civic action to help students join civic engagement events outside campus.

April 17, 2026

Chicago mayor links restaurant industry to ‘slavery’ as tipped wage fight intensifies

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson ties the restaurant industry to slavery, defending his veto of a measure to end the subminimum wage for tipped workers.

April 16, 2026

Chicago mayor warns of ‘teen trend’ after takeover chaos, violence concerns grow

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson warns of a potential teen takeover on the South Side, urging parents not to let children attend dangerous gatherings.

April 15, 2026

Widow, son of late Chicago commissioner found shot dead inside home in suspected homicide: reports

A prominent Chicago family is at the center of a double homicide probe after the widow and son of late Commissioner Dennis Deer were found shot dead.

April 10, 2026

Chicago suburb locals hope reparations addresses 'affordability pressures' as Black population dwindles

Evanston, Illinois has paid out millions in reparations to Black residents, but some locals say the $25,000 payments aren't enough to address decades of housing discrimination.