Striking Window Washers Picket City Hall
Striking window washers took their message to City Hall Wednesday morning and were joined in solidarity by community members and local Aldermen. Window washers with SEIU Local 1 have been […]
Detained Immigrant Children Describe Poor Conditions, Abuse, at Shelters
Stunning allegations of physical and emotional abuse of migrant children separated from their parents at the border and held in shelters have begun to surface, including one Chicago shelter run […]
Rahm Emanuel Has Already Raised $10 Million for Re-Election Bid
Big money is already flowing into the Chicago mayoral race, more than half a year away from election day. Incumbent Rahm Emanuel, who’s seeking a third term, has already managed […]
Mayoral Candidate Forum Scheduled for July 25th in Horner Park
The first candidate forum for the 2019 Chicago mayoral race will be held on July 25th in Horner Park. According to the 33rd Ward Democrats, who are organizing the event, […]
Group Urges Governor to Sign Bill Exempting Illinois from Crosscheck
Local activists are urging Governor Rauner sign a bill on his desk that would increase protections for voters by stopping Illinois from participating in the Interstate Crosscheck system. Crosscheck is […]
Rauner Appears With Pence At Rosemont Event
Governor Bruce Rauner fully and publicly embraced the Trump administration Friday, appearing arm-in-arm at a Republican fundraising event hosted by Vice President Mike Pence. “Mike Pence, along with President Trump, […]
Protests Erupt In South Shore After Police Shoot and Kill Neighborhood Barber
Protests erupted in the South Shore neighborhood on the city’s south-side over the weekend after Chicago Police shot and killed a 37 year-old barber. Harith Augustus, a father of one […]
Felony Hate Crime Charges Filed Against Man For Harassing Woman Over T-Shirt
Felony hate crime charges were filed this week against a man who harassed a woman for wearing a t-shirt with a Puerto Rican flag on it while a Forest Preserve […]
Internal Polling Shows Rahm Emanuel Vulnerable in 2019
Early internal campaign polls in the upcoming 2019 Chicago mayoral election show incumbent Rahm Emanuel is vulnerable, making another runoff similar to the 2014 election possible. A survey of 800 […]
VP Mike Pence to Visit Rosemont Friday for Roskam Campaign Event
Vice President Mike Pence will be in the Chicago suburbs Friday to speak at a fundraiser for Rep. Peter Roskam and promote Trump’s tax agenda, and will be introduced by […]
Viral Video of Police Harassment Prompts Investigation
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability says it’s investigating an incident where a Chicago police officer was captured on video using profane and threatening language in an interaction with two […]
Chicago Police Shoot Teenage Boy on South Side
Chicago Police shot and seriously wounded a 17 year-old boy Monday night on the city’s South Side. Police allege that Kevon Purell approached an officer’s vehicle that was parked at […]