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January 7, 2025

Black Americans, common sense and our future

Common sense lets us know where we stand, the reality that we face. It is only when we are honest with ourselves that we can make true and meaningful progress.

January 6, 2025

Ex-Chicagoland police chief wants cop-killing to be a federal crime: 'Attacks on officers have risen since 2020'

Former Riverside, IL Police Chief Tom Weitzel urged President-Elect Trump to consider his proposal to make cop killings a federal crime in a formal letter.

January 5, 2025

Chicago faith leaders brace for mass deportations, cease hosting in-person Spanish services: report

Chicago faith leaders and advocates are reportedly coordinating to protect undocumented immigrants after Trump officials vow to enforce strict immigration laws and conduct deportations.

December 31, 2024

The values I lean on in the face Chicago's miserable murder numbers

We are fighting on so many fronts in this war, but we are making progress. We are saving lives. What we’re doing here is not magic.

December 27, 2024

The real reason Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is working so hard to resist Trump

Mayor Brandon Johnson is the government for the few who governs against our interests for a better Chicago. This man has not done much for public school education.

December 24, 2024

The only way to truly feel the Christmas spirit

Rich or poor, down or up, left or right, the spirit of Christmas unites us all and remind us that this is the time of the birth of Jesus who brought so much love into this world.

December 20, 2024

Embattled Illinois mayor declares 'I am your Rosa Parks' amid leadership feud

Embattled Thornton Township supervisor Tiffany Henyard contested the caucus that ousted her from the top of the ticket.

December 17, 2024

Chicago community activist sounds off on migrant crisis: 'I welcome' Trump border czar

Activist Andre Smith, a Democrat, says he's open to working with Trump border czar Tom Homan to deport illegal immigrants and address migrant issues in Chicago.

December 17, 2024

Chicago mayor boots public from rowdy city meeting as residents object to migrant 'invasion'

Chicago residents blasted Mayor Brandon Johnson over his newly passed budget plan on Monday.

December 12, 2024

Illinois governor says 'violent' illegal immigrants should be deported, open to meeting with Trump officials

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says that violent criminals who are undocumented should be deported, and that he would meet with the Trump administration.