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May 16, 2024

Chicago police clear out anti-Israel encampment at DePaul University

Chicago police began clearing an anti-Israel encampment at DePaul University and the school warned that anyone who breaches the fence will be arrested.

May 15, 2024

Chicago teen becomes youngest person to earn doctoral degree from Arizona State

Dorothy Jean Tillman II became the youngest person to earn a doctoral degree in integrated behavioral health from Arizona State University at age 17, officials say.

May 14, 2024

Dolton board makes new move against scandal-ridden 'supermayor' Tiffany Henyard

Dolton board members have appointed a mayor pro tempore to serve in place of controversial Mayor Tiffany Henyard should she not to execute her duties

May 12, 2024

South Side Chicago pastor says 'faith in government is very low' after seeing city resources go to migrants

Project H.O.O.D. founder Pastor Corey Brooks said his "faith in government is very low" after seeing how his city has handled the ongoing migrant crisis in Chicago.

May 11, 2024

Democrats worried whether Chicago authorities can keep the peace as rowdy protests expected: report

A new Politico column detailed how Democrats are worried whether Chicago's Democratic leaders will do enough to keep chaotic protests away from the Democratic National Convention.

May 9, 2024

Chicago woman overtaken by squatter hopes to work with Illinois lawmakers this summer on property rights

A Chicago woman went through a lengthy legal process in order to remove a squatter living in her late mother's home. She described the situation as "emotionally draining" and overwhelming."

May 9, 2024

I teach underprivileged students but Chicago school bosses won’t let them play chess

I created an after-school chess club to keep my students safe during dangerous hours after class. They won trophies in Canada, but school bosses won't let them compete in Atlanta.

May 8, 2024

Nirvana producer Steve Albini, a pioneer of alt rock, dead at 61

Steve Albini, a producer for Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey, and other prominent musicians of the era, has died of a heart attack. He was 61.

May 8, 2024

'Fervent opposition': Blue city mayor scraps plan to open new migrant shelter after backlash

Chicago's city government is backing away from a proposal to build a migrant shelter in the South Side, purportedly due to the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

May 8, 2024

Chicago voters send message to Biden ahead of visit: City 'completely fed up' with Democrats

Chicago residents P-Rae Easley and Betty Guider joined "FOX & Friends" to discuss Biden's upcoming visit and why Black voters in Chicago are "fed up" with the president.