Chance The Rapper Endorses Amara Enyia for Mayor
Chance the Rapper stepped into Chicago’s crowded mayoral race Tuesday morning by throwing his support behind candidate Amara Enyia. “I would like to say very narcissistically if I back you, […]
Women’s March to the Polls Draws Thousands, Lyric Opera Musicians Settle Strike, Officer Cleared in Shooting – TODAY 10-15-18
Women’s ‘March to the Polls’ Draws Thousands Thousands gathered in Grant Park over the weekend for the “Women’s March to the Polls,” a rally and voting drive put together by […]
Trump Calls for “Stop and Frisk” in Chicago, Treasure Island Employees Protest – TODAY 10-09-18
Despite Evidence to the Contrary, Trump Champions “Stop and Frisk” in Chicago President Donald Trump blew one of his favorite dog whistles on Monday, saying he planned to send representatives […]
Van Dyke Guilty of 2nd Degree Murder, Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Twice, Illinoisans React to Kavanaugh Confirmation – Today 10-08-18
Van Dyke Guilty of 2nd Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke was found guilty Friday of 2nd degree murder, along with 16 counts of aggravated assault—one […]
Poll Shows Rauner Trailing, Voter Enthusiasm, Fast Food Workers to Strike, Van Dyke Trial Continues: TODAY 10-03-18
Latest Illinois Election Poll Shows Rauner Trailing, Voter Enthusiasm A new poll in the 2018 race for Illinois governor shows Democratic challenger billionaire JB Pritzker with a commanding lead over […]
Clinton Campaigns for Pritzker, Van Dyke Trial Continues – TODAY 10-02-18
Clinton Campaigns for Pritzker Former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton campaigned for Democratic gubernatorial hopeful JB Pritzker Monday at a roundtable discussion with high school […]
Garcia Won’t Run for Mayor, More Hotel Workers Settle Strike, Treasure Island to Close – Third Coast Today 10-01-18
More Chicago Hotel Workers Ratify New Contracts More striking Chicago hotel employees headed back to work over the weekend as workers at four more hotels ratified a new contract on […]
CPD Ready to Expand Hours Ahead of Van Dyke Verdict, Lawmakers Vow to Override Rauner Veto – TCT 09-25-18
Chicago Police Ready to Expand Hours in Wake of Van Dyke Verdict Officials with the Chicago Police Department say they’re ready to cancel days off and expand hours when the […]
Some Striking Hotel Workers Settle, 18 Men Exonerated of Crimes Linked to Corrupt Cop – TCT 09/24/18
Some Striking Hotel Workers Reach a Deal with Management Striking hotel workers at 9 of 26 Chicago hotels have reached a deal with management and ratified a contract. “On behalf […]
First Televised Illinois Gubernatorial Debate Mostly Predictable Political Theater
I didn’t learn much from watching the first formal televised debate in the Illinois gubernatorial election Thursday evening. In fact, it was pretty much exactly what I expected. In one […]
McDonald’s Workers Fight Harassment, More Mayoral Candidates, Van Dyke Trial Continues – TCT 09-19-18
We’re back after an extra long Riot Fest weekend and some backend website stuff. So much has happened since last week, it feels like that might as well have been […]
Rep. Gutiérrez Taps Chuy to Run for Mayor, Lincoln Towing Gets License Revoked, Striking Hotel Workers to March – Third Coast Today 09-13-18
Rep. Luis Gutiérrez Drafts Chuy Garcia to Run for Mayor Outgoing Congressman Luis Gutiérrez (D-4th) will not run for mayor of Chicago, but says he’s attempting to draft Cook County […]