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Chicago Teachers Union president raises eyebrows with claims about conservatives

June 18, 2024

Chicago Teachers Union president raises eyebrows with claims about conservatives

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates told a radio station host that conservatives do not want Black children to be able to read.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces reparations task force, blasts 'systemic racism' in Juneteenth speech

June 17, 2024

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces reparations task force, blasts 'systemic racism' in Juneteenth speech

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city will establish a reparations task force while giving a Juneteenth celebration speech on Monday.

Chicago alderman forced to abandon pledge to camp out in crime-ridden ward after narrowly missing gunfire

June 17, 2024

Chicago alderman forced to abandon pledge to camp out in crime-ridden ward after narrowly missing gunfire

David Moore was forced to reverse course on his pledge to camp out in a high-crime area of his ward after a shooting broke out just feet from his tent.

Homelessness skyrockets in sanctuary city as migrants surge into shelter

June 13, 2024

Homelessness skyrockets in sanctuary city as migrants surge into shelter

Chicago saw a threefold increase in the number of people classified as homeless after the sanctuary city was hit by the ongoing migrant crisis.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.