August 22 Three killed in blue city shootings as Trump threatens to expand federal crime crackdown Overnight shootings leave three dead in Chicago as Trump discusses expanding federal law enforcement to crime-ridden cities across America.
August 20 Chicago mayor says applicants for flood relief need not reveal if they’re in the US illegally Mayor Johnson said undocumented immigrants can apply for Chicago flood aid without revealing status as sanctuary city protects residents.
August 19 Chicago residents call Obama Presidential Center a 'monstrosity,' fear they'll be displaced: report Chicago community leaders and longtime residents say the Obama Presidential Center risks washing away the neighborhood’s fabric, warning that proposed luxury developments tied to the project could price out families who have long called the South Side home.
August 18 Woman killed in blue city robbery as threat of Trump takeover looms with thieves terrorizing public Chicago police search for suspect in fatal shooting of Gabriela Ochoa during botched robbery attempt on South Side Saturday night in ongoing investigation.
August 14 Jussie Smollett calls Chicago PD and Rahm Emanuel 'villains' while denying hate crime hoax Former Empire star Jussie Smollett criticized the Chicago Police Department and former Mayor Rahm Emanuel over his past hate crime hoax conviction in an interview with Variety on Wednesday.
August 13 Illinois changes benchmarks that proved proficiency in math, English on standardized tests More Illinois students will be labeled proficient in reading and math after state board adjusts standardized test cut scores to align with college readiness expectations.
August 13 Ex-police chief warns Chicago cops will get hurt because Mayor Johnson won’t help ICE A former Riverside police chief warned that Mayor Brandon Johnson's anti-ICE stance could lead to injuries among Chicago police officers and federal agents.
August 12 America's obsession with politicizing our children has got to stop Imagine my shock hearing about the summer camp my friend’s daughter attended. Nestled in a mountain paradise of trees and lakes, it looked like the all-American camp—until it wasn’t.
August 11 Illinois Democrats tell feds to stop trying to 'usurp' state authority over immigration Illinois Democrats tell DOJ and DHS that state sanctuary laws, including TRUST Act and Chicago Welcoming City Ordinance, follow constitutional requirements.
August 8 Chicago's budget shortfall puts spotlight on Mamdani's 'socialism' agenda for New York City NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani faces criticism over costly socialist policies that opponents warn could create a fiscal crisis similar to Chicago.
