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June 11, 2024

The strange thing Donald Trump and Jussie Smollett have in common

We are witnessing the transformation of the justice system from the principle of intent to impact. It used to be that you had to establish the motive, in order to charge a criminal.

June 10, 2024

DePaul University fires biology professor over assignment about Israel-Hamas war

DePaul University says a part-time professor who injected politics and the Israel-Hamas war into her biology class has been let go from her position.

June 9, 2024

Chicago police superintendent pledges DNC protests 'will not be 1968' riots

Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling insisted that the CPD is prepared for protests outside the Democratic National Convention this August.

June 9, 2024

Chicago progressive mayor spent more than 30k in campaign funds on hair and makeup in one year: report

Chicago's Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson shelled out more than $30,000 in campaign funds to cover the cost of his hair and makeup appointments, according to a new report.

June 7, 2024

James Beard award finalists include African restaurant in Detroit, pho shops in Seattle

The winning restauranteurs and chefs selected for the prestigious James Beard Awards will be announced in Chicago on June 10. Nominated restaurants are scored on their food and ethics.

June 6, 2024

Chicago police undergoing special training for Democratic National Convention as city struggles with crime

The Chicago Police Department will have two days of specialized training this weekend ahead of the Democratic National Convention this summer.

June 5, 2024

Man killed in suburban Chicago home explosion

A 77-year-old man was found dead in the northern Chicago suburb of Lake Zurich, Illinois, on Tuesday evening following a home explosion. He has yet to be identified.

June 5, 2024

Chicago crowd gives Chennedy Carter standing ovation in first game since hard foul on Caitlin Clark

Chennedy Carter has faced a ton of criticism since her hard foul on Caitlin Clark, but in her return to her home crowd, she received a ton of support.

June 5, 2024

Chicago suburb shuts down annual carnival indefinitely after teens cause ‘flash mob’ chaos

Town officials in Posen, Illinois, voted unanimously on Tuesday to cancel its annual festival after large groups of teens disrupted the event.

June 4, 2024

Illinois meeting probing 'supermayor' Tiffany Henyard's lavish spending devolves into chaos

A meeting to tackle allegations of corruption against controversial 'supermayor' Tiffany Henyard descended into chaos on Monday as her opponents and supporters clashed in a fiery confrontation.