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A little boy asked why his dad doesn't like him. His words broke my heart

October 13, 2026

A little boy asked why his dad doesn't like him. His words broke my heart

Let me tell you about the hard work that we must do every day. Far too many of us make the mistake of trying to save young men only after they are broken.

Transit worker allegedly killed by felon on electronic monitoring despite repeated probation violations

October 12, 2026

Transit worker allegedly killed by felon on electronic monitoring despite repeated probation violations

The suspect in the fatal CTA stabbing allegedly robbed the victim and had four probation violations with an ankle monitor at the time of the attack.

Mike Ditka tributes pour in from around the NFL including fans dressing like him in Green Bay

October 11, 2026

Mike Ditka tributes pour in from around the NFL including fans dressing like him in Green Bay

Fans in Green Bay donned classic Mike Ditka costumes with sweaters, mustaches, and cigars as the Packers held a moment of silence before kickoff.

Illinois woman disappears on trip with boyfriend who returned home without her, mother says

October 8, 2026

Illinois woman disappears on trip with boyfriend who returned home without her, mother says

Alyssa Smith vanished after a Chicago trip with her boyfriend, who returned home without her, her mom said. Possible sightings near Grant Park are under review.

Obama Foundation workers move to unionize over benefits, working conditions months after center opens

October 8, 2026

Obama Foundation workers move to unionize over benefits, working conditions months after center opens

Barack Obama's foundation employees cite rolled-back benefits and high staff turnover in their push to unionize, invoking his own pro-labor words.

I've battled gangs for decades. Now I'm fighting a threat that's even harder

September 29, 2026

I've battled gangs for decades. Now I'm fighting a threat that's even harder

Drill rap livestreams on smartphones are leading to shootings and funerals on Chicago's South Side, where location tags become deadly dares.

Sheridan Gorman’s mom scorches Dem lawmakers she says refused to hear families of slain Americans

September 24, 2026

Sheridan Gorman’s mom scorches Dem lawmakers she says refused to hear families of slain Americans

Sheridan Gorman's mother accused Rep. Pramila Jayapal of dismissing angel families and Rep. Jerry Nadler of napping during sanctuary city testimony.

Tylenol murders mystery deepens after sheriff’s office solves decades-old ‘Unknown Wanderer’ cold case

September 23, 2026

Tylenol murders mystery deepens after sheriff’s office solves decades-old ‘Unknown Wanderer’ cold case

A man who died in 1982 of cyanide poisoning in an Idaho church has been identified, raising questions about the Chicago Tylenol murders.

Chicago's half-empty schools reveal a crisis city leaders refuse to confront

September 22, 2026

Chicago's half-empty schools reveal a crisis city leaders refuse to confront

Pastor Corey B. Brooks explains why Chicago families are fleeing CPS for charter schools as 35% of public schools sit less than half full.

Brandon Johnson's latest viral moment sends Chicago critics into a frenzy: 'What the actual F?'

September 17, 2026

Brandon Johnson's latest viral moment sends Chicago critics into a frenzy: 'What the actual F?'

Brandon Johnson's rooftop dance video sparked fierce backlash on X as critics highlight Chicago's 23% approval rating and rising crime stats.