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Illegal immigrant accused of murdering college student dials into hearing from hospital bed

July 27, 2026

Illegal immigrant accused of murdering college student dials into hearing from hospital bed

Jose Medina appeared via Zoom from a hospital bed after a reported seizure as prosecutors revealed new DNA testing evidence in the Sheridan Gorman case.

GIANNO CALDWELL: We marched for every family blue city politicians left behind

July 27, 2026

GIANNO CALDWELL: We marched for every family blue city politicians left behind

The march drew crowds near where the author's brother was murdered, but Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson never responded to invitations.

Obama Presidential Center subcontractors file fresh payment claims totaling nearly $900K

July 25, 2026

Obama Presidential Center subcontractors file fresh payment claims totaling nearly $900K

Three subcontractors claim nearly $900,000 in unpaid work on Home Court, the Obama Presidential Center's basketball facility hosting WNBA All-Star events.

Sophie Cunningham speaks out to protect girls as WNBA All-Star initiative backs ‘gender-expansive’ group

July 24, 2026

Sophie Cunningham speaks out to protect girls as WNBA All-Star initiative backs ‘gender-expansive’ group

The league’s $100,000 All-Star prize pool is meant to keep girls involved in sports, but one beneficiary’s stated values are drawing scrutiny after Cunningham's comments.

Two found shot to death inside car on University of Chicago campus: report

July 24, 2026

Two found shot to death inside car on University of Chicago campus: report

Two people were found with gunshot wounds to the head inside a vehicle near Midway Plaisance Ice Skating Rink on the University of Chicago campus.

Rahm Emanuel spars with New Yorker interviewer who grilled him for not emphasizing trans issues

July 23, 2026

Rahm Emanuel spars with New Yorker interviewer who grilled him for not emphasizing trans issues

The potential 2028 Democratic candidate argued the party lost focus on kitchen table issues during COVID while getting distracted by far-left culture wars.

Obama Center subcontractor shuts down amid $4M fight, lays off 25

July 23, 2026

Obama Center subcontractor shuts down amid $4M fight, lays off 25

A plumbing contractor claims the Obama Presidential Center project forced him to lay off 25 workers and suspend operations over disputed payments.

GIANNO CALDWELL: Four years after my brother’s murder, I’m marching for justice

July 23, 2026

GIANNO CALDWELL: Four years after my brother’s murder, I’m marching for justice

A march against Chicago violence begins at Morgan Park High School as Angel Families demand accountability from Mayor Johnson and Gov. Pritzker.

Sharpton offers $50K for Nolan Wells case arrest with lawyer to release autopsy at NAACP

July 21, 2026

Sharpton offers $50K for Nolan Wells case arrest with lawyer to release autopsy at NAACP

Ben Crump plans to reveal independent autopsy findings in the Nolan Wells case at the NAACP National Convention as Al Sharpton offers a $50,000 reward.

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.