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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Trace Adkins premieres patriotic song as ‘Chicago’ says FIFA guests prove American greatness

July 10, 2026

Trace Adkins premieres patriotic song as ‘Chicago’ says FIFA guests prove American greatness

Trace Adkins reveals his wife recently became a naturalized citizen as he premieres "American Made" at A Capitol Fourth for the 250th celebration.

Chicago officers wounded in traffic stop shootout as holiday weekend leaves 3 dead, 16 injured

July 6, 2026

Chicago officers wounded in traffic stop shootout as holiday weekend leaves 3 dead, 16 injured

Malik Wrightsell allegedly shot two officers during a traffic stop struggle on Chicago's South Side, with ballistic vests stopping bullets to both.

Delta flight struck by fireworks while landing in Chicago on Fourth of July, FAA investigates

July 5, 2026

Delta flight struck by fireworks while landing in Chicago on Fourth of July, FAA investigates

A fireworks mortar struck a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 carrying 52 passengers as it descended into Chicago Midway Airport on the Fourth of July.