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Mr T taught me a lesson every kid on Chicago's South Side needs to hear

September 15, 2026

Mr T taught me a lesson every kid on Chicago's South Side needs to hear

From Robert Taylor Homes to Lake Forest, Mr. T's life proves that faith, hard work and self-respect can overcome even the toughest circumstances.

15 shot, one dead — and Chicago’s leaders expect us to move on as if nothing happened

September 8, 2026

15 shot, one dead — and Chicago’s leaders expect us to move on as if nothing happened

A Chicago pastor reacts to the Washington Park shooting that left 15 people shot and one dead, calling out Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Suburban Illinois boy dies in suspected domestic homicide as neighbors fear another Lindsay Clancy case

September 2, 2026

Suburban Illinois boy dies in suspected domestic homicide as neighbors fear another Lindsay Clancy case

A 2-year-old boy died in Frankfort, Illinois, after police found his mother with self-inflicted injuries in what they call a domestic homicide.

Enes Kanter Freedom's legal representatives file FOIA request related to Chicago Sky ejection incident

August 31, 2026

Enes Kanter Freedom's legal representatives file FOIA request related to Chicago Sky ejection incident

AFPI filed a six-page public-records request with the government entity that owns Wintrust Arena after Enes Kanter Freedom's removal from a Sky game.

At least 3 dead, 23 wounded in separate mass shootings less than 15 minutes apart

August 30, 2026

At least 3 dead, 23 wounded in separate mass shootings less than 15 minutes apart

Police in two U.S. cities are searching for answers after separate shootings left 26 people shot overnight, including three who were killed.

Chicago mayor demands companies reveal whether leaders ‘reflect diversity’ for city contracts

August 30, 2026

Chicago mayor demands companies reveal whether leaders ‘reflect diversity’ for city contracts

DHS accused Brandon Johnson of punishing businesses that help ICE enforce federal immigration law after the Chicago mayor signed a new executive order.

Can your smartphone detect gunfire? Chicago startup puts new technology to the test

August 26, 2026

Can your smartphone detect gunfire? Chicago startup puts new technology to the test

SplitSec CEO Sri Deivasigamani says the app's AI model runs entirely on users' phones with no continuous recording, addressing privacy concerns.

I feared AI would leave my community behind. Now I see a path to prosperity

August 25, 2026

I feared AI would leave my community behind. Now I see a path to prosperity

The AI boom demands 130,000 additional skilled trades workers by 2030, creating massive opportunities for electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians.

Blackhawks great Patrick Kane gets incredible standing ovation from Cubs and White Sox fans at Wrigley Field

August 19, 2026

Blackhawks great Patrick Kane gets incredible standing ovation from Cubs and White Sox fans at Wrigley Field

Patrick Kane threw the first pitch at Wrigley Field to a massive ovation after signing a two-year, $16 million deal with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Two planes blow tires while landing at major US airport hours apart, FAA investigating

August 18, 2026

Two planes blow tires while landing at major US airport hours apart, FAA investigating

The FAA is investigating after American Airlines and United Airlines planes suffered tire damage hours apart at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.