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August 12, 2024

Democratic heavyweights to speak at party's convention; preparing for large Palestinian protests

President Biden, former Presidents Obama and Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have been confirmed as speakers at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

August 12, 2024

Chicago teachers' union claim that Black kids cannot pass standardized tests doesn't go over well with mom

Chicago Teachers' Union president claims standardized tests are 'White supremacy' in radical rant to Black radio station.

August 10, 2024

Chicago smash-and-grab crew hits Prada store as city prepares for DNC

The Prada store in Chicago was hit by a smash-and-grab on Saturday morning as the city prepares to host the much-anticipated Democratic National Convention.

August 10, 2024

Woman found dead in O'Hare airport baggage machinery was a suicide: police

Authorities say that the death of a woman whose body was discovered inside baggage machinery at O'Hare International Airport has been ruled a suicide.

August 8, 2024

Woman dies at Chicago's O'Hare Airport after getting caught in baggage carousel in restricted area

A woman died Thursday morning at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after getting caught in a baggage carousel. Chicago Police are investigating.

August 8, 2024

Chicago businesses divided on DNC expectations, one will host punk concert as 'middle finger' to establishment

Chicago restaurant owners and residents offered their different expectations on how the Democratic National Convention will impact them and their city.

August 7, 2024

Scandal-plagued Illinois mayor boots residents from public meeting as town cuts off government credit card

Residents living in the Village of Dolton, Illinois, continue showing up to board meetings to question how their community is being run amid investigations.

August 6, 2024

Chicago officials deny cleanup of homeless encampment containing migrants related to upcoming DNC

Chicago’s city council reportedly denied the cleanup of homeless encampments containing migrants had anything to do with the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

August 6, 2024

I'm a Black pastor and I hate identity politics with a passion. Let me tell you why

Rooftop Revelations: One of the many things I hate about identity politics is that it puts the focus on racial tribalism instead of our greater humanity

August 2, 2024

Harris secures enough delegates to be Democratic nominee, party says

Vice President Kamala Harris has earned enough Democratic delegates to become the party's presidential nominee, the Democratic National Committee said Friday.