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May Day protests to take place Friday as agitators across the US push 'Workers Over Billionaires' motto

April 29, 2026

May Day protests to take place Friday as agitators across the US push 'Workers Over Billionaires' motto

Nearly 500 organizations plan over 750 May Day 2026 events nationwide as workers boycott jobs, school and shopping under a Workers Over Billionaires motto.

Illinois no-cash bail law 'utterly manipulated' by violent offenders, Dem alderman says after cop's killing

April 29, 2026

Illinois no-cash bail law 'utterly manipulated' by violent offenders, Dem alderman says after cop's killing

A Chicago alderman calls for changes to Illinois' no-cash bail law after a felon on pretrial release allegedly killed a police officer in a hospital.

Happy Lee Elia Day: An annual celebration of the greatest rant in the history of sports

April 29, 2026

Happy Lee Elia Day: An annual celebration of the greatest rant in the history of sports

It's been 43 years since Cubs manager Lee Elia unleashed his legendary profanity-filled rant after a 1983 loss to the Dodgers at Wrigley Field.

Chicago’s South Side is drowning in excuses, dependency and decay

April 28, 2026

Chicago’s South Side is drowning in excuses, dependency and decay

Pastor Corey Brooks reflects on his Walk Across America and calls on Chicago's South Side to reject excuses and embrace faith, family and hard work.

Chicago officer killed at hospital by suspect who was free on pretrial release, prosecutors allege

April 27, 2026

Chicago officer killed at hospital by suspect who was free on pretrial release, prosecutors allege

A man out on pretrial release allegedly opened fire at a Chicago hospital, killing one police officer and wounding another, prosecutors allege.

Blanche reveals alleged WH Correspondents' Dinner gunman traveled by train from LA to D.C. before arrest

April 26, 2026

Blanche reveals alleged WH Correspondents' Dinner gunman traveled by train from LA to D.C. before arrest

Acting AG Todd Blanche says the D.C. shooting suspect appears to have traveled by train from Los Angeles to Washington as the investigation develops.

Chicago hospital shooting leaves 1 officer dead, other 'fighting for his life'; suspect in custody

April 25, 2026

Chicago hospital shooting leaves 1 officer dead, other 'fighting for his life'; suspect in custody

A shooting at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago left one officer dead and another wounded during a prisoner transport incident.

Monkey carcass, illegal meat seized at US airports as officials warn of disease threats

April 24, 2026

Monkey carcass, illegal meat seized at US airports as officials warn of disease threats

U.S. airports are seeing a surge in illegal meat seizures, and officials discovered a monkey carcass at O'Hare and prohibited hot dogs at Miami International Airport.

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

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.

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

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.