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July 23, 2026

Obama Center subcontractor shuts down amid $4M fight, lays off 25

A plumbing contractor claims the Obama Presidential Center project forced him to lay off 25 workers and suspend operations over disputed payments.

July 23, 2026

GIANNO CALDWELL: Four years after my brother’s murder, I’m marching for justice

A march against Chicago violence begins at Morgan Park High School as Angel Families demand accountability from Mayor Johnson and Gov. Pritzker.

July 21, 2026

Sharpton offers $50K for Nolan Wells case arrest with lawyer to release autopsy at NAACP

Ben Crump plans to reveal independent autopsy findings in the Nolan Wells case at the NAACP National Convention as Al Sharpton offers a $50,000 reward.

July 21, 2026

Chicago Cubs fan slaps younger fan for not standing during National Anthem in viral video

Viral video captures an older Chicago Cubs fan smacking a younger fan on the head for refusing to stand during the national anthem on Sunday.

July 18, 2026

Far-left activist conference at teachers union HQ raises classroom concerns

Rooms were renamed after Fidel Castro and Nicolás Maduro as socialist and pro-Palestinian groups held a two-day conference at CTU headquarters.

July 16, 2026

Air quality concerns from Canadian wildfires force rescheduling of two professional sports games

Canadian wildfires forced the postponement of a Chicago Fire MLS match and pushed the Phillies-Mets game up an hour amid unhealthy air Thursday.

July 14, 2026

Pritzker skewered as ‘victim of his own’ policy after repeat offender arrested in governor’s backyard

A repeat offender was arrested after jumping a fence at the Illinois governor's home on July 4th, reigniting criticism of bail reform policies.

July 14, 2026

Government racism has divided us for 250 years. It’s time to put an end to it

From redlining and blockbusting to modern programs, a South Side perspective argues the American birthright is individual opportunity, not race.

July 11, 2026

Major American city again takes top honors for worst possible travel reason

Experts warn this year's summer travelers to inspect hotel mattresses and furniture as bedbug activity surges across top U.S. cities hosting major events.

July 10, 2026

AI backlash reaches major university with bold ban on laptops and phones for law students

The University of Chicago will bar first year law students from using laptops, tablets and phones in class starting this fall to combat AI reliance.