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Chicago restaurant serving 'most expensive martini in US' priced at $13K

September 12, 2024

Chicago restaurant serving 'most expensive martini in US' priced at $13K

Adalina, an Italian restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, has debuted a $13,000 martini that comes with a diamond tennis necklace in collaboration with a fine jewelry company.

Democrats continue to play Black people for fools and you won't believe the latest example

September 10, 2024

Democrats continue to play Black people for fools and you won't believe the latest example

Lawmakers in California recently put forth legislation that would have given migrants up to $150,000 to use as a down payment for a house. I couldn't help but think of my staff.

Chicago man wrongfully convicted for murder awarded $50M after suing city, police detectives

September 10, 2024

Chicago man wrongfully convicted for murder awarded $50M after suing city, police detectives

A man who spent a decade behind bars for a wrongful conviction was awarded $50 million by a federal jury on Monday in a lawsuit against the City of Chicago and police detectives.

Chicago paper urges voters to remember Dolton mayor's lavish taxpayer-funded spending come election time

September 4, 2024

Chicago paper urges voters to remember Dolton mayor's lavish taxpayer-funded spending come election time

The Chicago Tribune published a scathing editorial reminding residents of embattled “super mayor" Tiffany Henyard's excessive spending and misuse of tax payer funds.

Controversial mayor defies board, says she 'cleaned up' town despite turning balance sheet red

September 4, 2024

Controversial mayor defies board, says she 'cleaned up' town despite turning balance sheet red

Embattled "supermayor" Tiffany Henyard defied the the Village of Dolton’s board of trustees Tuesday when she proceeded with a board meeting despite it being postponed by trustees.

Chicago man charged in random shooting deaths of 4 sleeping transit passengers

September 3, 2024

Chicago man charged in random shooting deaths of 4 sleeping transit passengers

A Chicago man allegedly shot and killed four sleeping people on a Chicago-area train on Labor Day, authorities said.

My 21-year-old godson just died a horrible, senseless death. He is not a statistic

September 3, 2024

My 21-year-old godson just died a horrible, senseless death. He is not a statistic

I will admit I had flashes of quitting after I heard the news about Christion. The pain of dealing with his death is excruciating. I often wonder what meaning is to be found?

Four passengers killed after gunman opens fire in Chicago-area train car on Labor Day: police

September 2, 2024

Four passengers killed after gunman opens fire in Chicago-area train car on Labor Day: police

Four passengers were killed on a CTA Blue Line train on Labor Day morning, according to Illinois authorities. The train was stopped at the Forest Park station after the shooting.

Harris-led office, ATF stonewalling probe into 'collusion' with anti-gun group lawsuit: House Oversight chair

September 2, 2024

Harris-led office, ATF stonewalling probe into 'collusion' with anti-gun group lawsuit: House Oversight chair

The White House anti-gun violence office "overseen" by VP Harris may have focused less on gun crimes and more on targeting a legal gun maker, a House Republican charges.

Illinois to consider new state flag as officials decide whether to change it: 'Evolving with the times'

August 31, 2024

Illinois to consider new state flag as officials decide whether to change it: 'Evolving with the times'

Illinois will begin accepting submissions for a new state flag design as the 20-member Illinois Flag Commission decides whether to change the symbol.