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March 14

Obama Presidential Center wants 100 unpaid volunteers while Valerie Jarrett makes $740K

The Obama Presidential Center seeks 100 unpaid volunteers as the $850 million Chicago facility prepares to open in June, promising $3.1 billion economic impact for South Side.

March 12

Illinois guaranteed income advocates push for permanent statewide cash handout program

Officials in Cook County, Illinois, crafted rules for a permanent guaranteed income program, building on pilot that provided 3,250 families with $500 monthly.

March 11

Former scandal-plagued Illinois 'super mayor' eyes political comeback as a Republican in Georgia

Scandal-plagued former Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard switches parties, runs as Republican in Georgia after alleged corruption probe and FBI subpoenas.

March 11

Valerie Jarrett earned $740K as Obama insiders filled top roles during $850M presidential center build

Former Obama White House officials command high salaries at Obama Foundation as executive payroll hits $43.7 million, with CEO Valerie Jarrett earning $740,000.

March 6

Jewish leaders want Chicago mayor to create antisemitism task force

Anti-Defamation League demanded Mayor Brandon Johnson adopt Chicago Commission recommendations for Jewish community protection after task force proposal sits on his desk for nearly a month.

March 4

Teen accused of stabbing pregnant woman 70 times tries to nap in back of police cruiser after arrest

A teen accused of stabbing a pregnant woman 70 times over a Facebook Marketplace dispute appears eerily calm during arrest in shocking Chicago murder case.

March 4

Wealthy elites bankroll Dem Senate candidate who has repeatedly touted 'grassroots' campaign

Illinois Lt. Gov. Stratton accepted millions from corporate figures despite promising grassroots-only Senate campaign funding for her political bid.

March 3

Illinois reparations commission releases lengthy report of state's 'harms' against Black citizens

Illinois reparations commission released comprehensive report titled "Taking Account" documenting racial injustice from colonial enslavement to present inequities.

February 27

Angel dad slams Democrats for refusing to stand for American citizens over illegal immigrants

Angel dad Joe Abraham decried Democratic lawmakers for refusing to stand in support of U.S. citizens over illegal migrants at the State of the Union on "The Riley Gaines Show."

February 27

Illinois city was the first to pay Blacks residents $25K in reparations, but how will it find more funding?

Evanston, Illinois distributed $25,000 reparations payments to Black residents through nation's first municipal reparations program, with 137 recipients receiving $3.47 million total.