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September 26, 2024

Early voting begins in Illinois, North Dakota, Florida and Michigan

Check the crucial deadlines and instructions for registering to vote, absentee voting, and in-person early voting in Illinois, North Dakota, Florida, and Michigan.

September 22, 2024

Chicago school board approves measure to do away with ‘ranking' schools after 'longstanding structural racism'

CPS Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez unveiled on Wednesday a “renewed focus on equity" and moves away from ranking schools based on student outcomes.

September 21, 2024

Students left behind as Chicago high school suffers from staffing issues, teacher absences: Report

A Chicago high school's staffing challenges are attributed to a teacher shortage within the district and compounded by issues with "management and leadership approach of administrators."

September 14, 2024

Illinois woman allegedly fights elementary school principal after dropping baggies of cocaine: report

A 33-year-old Illinois woman is accused of fighting an elementary school principal in Rockford after dropping baggies of cocaine, reports say.

September 14, 2024

Chicago's first-ever school board race sees pro-school choice groups amassing millions in donations: report

The Urban Center Action and Illinois Network of Charter Schools’ have amassed $3.6 million in donations combined ahead of Chicago’s first ever school board election in November.

September 11, 2024

Illinois 'supermayor' Tiffany Henyard throws extravagant party while under fire for excessive spending: report

Tiffany Henyard, mayor of Dolton, Illinois, reportedly threw an expensive party last month despite allegations over her excessive spending.

September 10, 2024

Democrats continue to play Black people for fools and you won't believe the latest example

Lawmakers in California recently put forth legislation that would have given migrants up to $150,000 to use as a down payment for a house. I couldn't help but think of my staff.

September 7, 2024

Serial killer known as ‘Hollywood Ripper’ extradited to Illinois for 1993 murder of his teen neighbor

A serial killer who was sentenced to death for the murders of two women in California in 2001 has been extradited to Illinois after being charged with the murder of his former neighbor.

September 4, 2024

Illinois police officers shot, hospitalized while serving search warrant near university

Officers with the Macomb Police Department were shot and critically injured Wednesday while serving an arrest warrant near a university.

September 4, 2024

Controversial mayor defies board, says she 'cleaned up' town despite turning balance sheet red

Embattled "supermayor" Tiffany Henyard defied the the Village of Dolton’s board of trustees Tuesday when she proceeded with a board meeting despite it being postponed by trustees.