Chicago

Culture Trends 18 hours ago

Watchdog group sues Illinois city's reparations program over giving money based on race

Judicial Watch challenged Evanston, Illinois for its $10 million reparations program in federal court, representing five plaintiffs denied $25,000 payments due to race.

Opinion 2 days ago

Nicki Minaj broke free from identity politics — and the left can’t stand it

The recent attacks on Nicki Minaj have happened because this rapper dared to step outside the liberal identity politics script by publicly supporting President Donald Trump.

Health February 1

Meningitis cases rise in major Midwestern city, prompting public health alert

Chicago health officials issue urgent alert after seven meningococcal disease cases, including two deaths. Know the symptoms and warning signs.

Chicago January 31

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson puts ICE ‘on notice’ with executive order seeking prosecution of agents

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order directing city police to investigate federal immigration agents who allegedly break local laws.

Chicago January 28

Man who nearly beat Chicago train passenger to death walks free with no prison time: report

CTA passenger allegedly beaten into coma with brain injuries, broken ribs won't see attacker serve prison time under current Illinois sentencing laws.

Campus Radicals January 26

Chicago teacher placed on leave after Facebook post supporting ICE sparks outrage from activists

Chicago teacher placed on administrative leave after Facebook post supporting ICE sparks outrage and calls for resignation in Hispanic district community.

Media January 23

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson takes jab at Clarence Thomas while defending city's reparations task force

Reparations task force established by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faces legal challenges from Judicial Watch and the Justice Department.

Media January 22

Catholic university in Chicago covers 'abortion care services' through student health plan

Catholic university Loyola Chicago reportedly offers abortion coverage in student health insurance plan despite Jesuit identity and church teachings.

Crime January 21

Border Patrol chief targeted in alleged murder-for-hire plot focused on Snapchat messages

A jury weighs a murder-for-hire case against a Chicago man accused of targeting a Border Patrol official through Snapchat messages offering cash rewards.

True Crime January 20

Surgeon ex-husband extradited to Ohio in slaying of dentist and wife

Ex-husband allegedly behind Columbus double murder extradited to Ohio. McKee accused of killing dentist Spencer Tepe and wife Monique in shocking crime.