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Chicago Official Says Murder Victim May Have ‘Startled’ Alleged Illegal Alien Shooter
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— Mar 23, 2026
A Chicago alderwoman appeared to blame an 18-year-old woman for her own fatal shooting last week, allegedly at the hands of an illegal alien. Chicago police announced Sunday that Jose Medina-Medina had been arrested for…
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Trump: Pritzker, Johnson Should Be Jailed
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— Oct 8, 2025
It it were up to President Donald Trump, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) would be in jail. Trump posted his sentiment on social media Wednesday morning, The Hill reported. “Chicago…
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Lori Lightfoot Expresses Frustration With Media Coverage of Women of Color
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— Feb 28, 2023
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) is frustrated with how the media treats women of color. During a conversation with Politico , Lightfoot commented on Time Magazine’s previous cover story on former Mayor of Chicago Rahm…
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Stephen Colbert Lambasts Trump Over Chicago Claims: ‘F*** You!’
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— Sep 4, 2025
Late-night host Stephen Colbert did not mince words in his response to President Donald Trump’s claim that Chicago was the “worst and most dangerous city in the world.” Trump made his claim in social media Tuesday…
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More Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From Market
Libby Bandelin · 4 min · 2h
Blue-Haired Lesbian Lawmaker Tries To Stop Police From Solving Crimes
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— Mar 24, 2026
An Illinois state legislator has introduced legislation to prohibit police from using facial recognition technology to solve crimes, a Chicago-area media outlet reported. Chicago police used facial recognition software…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Watch: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Apparently Tries to Escape Reporters, Refuses to Answer Questions
Reporting
— May 3, 2024
Can Chicago’s mayor take the heat? Mayor Brandon Johnson fled from members of the media who sought to question him on Thursday, according to WMAQ-TV video that later was disputed by the mayor’s office. In the video, at…
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Watch: US Military Plane Carrying Head of National Guard Slams Into Flock of Birds Taking Off from Chicago
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— Nov 27, 2022
A National Guard jet had a close encounter of the highly dangerous kind recently near Chicago’s Midway airport on Monday. Video of the incident posted to CNN and social media shows the plane flying into a flock of birds…
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Kane Returns to Blackhawks as Rebuild Intensifies
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— Jul 20, 2026
Patrick Kane is weighing a return to the Chicago Blackhawks or joining the Buffalo Sabres, with Chicago GM Kyle Davidson saying the door is open and a potential reunion would provide a significant boost to the team, while young star Connor Bedard expressed excitement about playing with him. Media and former players such as Chris Chelios and Steve Yzerman have publicly discussed Kane’s options and potential impact as a veteran presence and contributor.
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Two killed in University of Chicago shooting
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— Jul 24, 2026
Two people, a 24-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, were found shot to death inside a vehicle near the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park; a weapon was recovered at the scene and both victims died after being transported to UChicago Medical Center. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on the 5900 block of South Ellis Avenue, with investigators continuing to pursue details about possible connections to the university.
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Education means earning the right to interpret your own life
Anyone torn between family loyalty and a newly independent mind will feel the real price of that split.
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Trump Supporters Take to the Streets to Give Biden Brutal Welcome in Chicago
Opinion
— Oct 9, 2021
Let’s go, Brandon. If the media is feeling charitable — and if there’s someone whose name is Brandon in the semi-immediate vicinity — that’s how they would have reported the chants when President Joe Biden visited a…
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Brandon Johnson Praises Convicted Cop-Killer Who Fled To Cuba
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— Sep 30, 2025
Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago praised a woman who was convicted in the killing of a police officer during a 1973 traffic stop in a video posted to social media Monday. The Cuban government announced…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Mother Loses Trans Daughter, Has Custody Rights Stripped After Refusing to Call the Young Girl a Boy: Report
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— Jul 31, 2022
Sophia Cooper’s mother, Jeannette Cooper, has not had visitation rights with her in three years. And the reason why has placed the Chicago mother at the center of a media firestorm and a legal nightmare: She insists…
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United Flight Diverted After ‘Medical Emergency’ – Something Bad Was Happening with Crew Member
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— Mar 16, 2023
A United Airlines international flight was diverted to a Texas airport Saturday because of a medical emergency. The flight left Guatemala City, Guatemala, at 2:53 p.m., bound for Chicago, the Houston Chronicle reported…
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MLB Player Shares Emotional Post About His Health: ‘I Will Get Through This’
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— Jan 9, 2023
Chicago White Sox player Liam Hendriks shared news about his health in an emotional post. The team shared Hendriks’ post on social media. “Recently I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Hearing the word ‘Cancer’…
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Mother Of Woman Killed In Russian Lab Incident Speaks Out. She Has Doubts About Her Daughter’s Cause Of Death
Libby Bandelin · 5 min · 4h
Feds Nab Two Pakistanis For Scamming Medicare, Sending Laundered Money Back Home
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— Feb 12, 2026
A federal court in Chicago indicted two Pakistani nationals for their alleged participation in a $10 million Medicare scam on Thursday, a Department of Justice (DOJ) press release stated. According to the press release…
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Can you actually read a map?
Quizie
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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‘Beyond Parody’: Teacher’s Union Overseeing Failing Schools Sends Out Flyer With Glaring Typo
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— Jan 14, 2026
The Chicago Teachers Union’s (CTU) social media accounts disseminated a flyer across multiple platforms that misspelled the word “governor.” CTU’s official accounts on X , Facebook and TikTok posted the flyer, which…
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Dem Mayor’s Hand-Picked School Board President Resigns After Just A Week Over Antisemitic Social Media Posts
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— Nov 1, 2024
The Chicago Board of Education (BOE) president resigned Thursday after just a week following backlash over previous antisemitic social media posts. Mayor Brandon Johnson had appointed Rev. Mitchell Johnson as BOE…
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26-Year-Old Democratic Influencer Falls Short In Plot To Go To Congress
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— Mar 18, 2026
Former social media influencer Kat Abughazaleh fell short to her opponent, Evanston, Ill. Mayor and former state legislator Daniel Biss, in the crowded Democratic primary to represent a deep-blue Chicago area House…
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White Sox Reinstate Benintendi, Bolster AL Central Lead
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— Aug 25, 2026
The Chicago White Sox reinstated outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the bereavement/family medical emergency list as they push for a division title, adding an experienced bat for the stretch run. In related roster moves, Schweitzer was placed on paternity leave while Gilbert was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte, and Nishida was called up to the majors.
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Profanity-Laced Emails Reveal Growing Tensions Around Dolly Parton’s Business Empire
A bitter dispute involving Dolly Parton’s longtime security chief was already intensifying before the singer’s death, with newly surfaced court records detailing profanity-filled emails sent by her nephew just days before she died. According to Fox News , Bryan Seaver, who spent more than two decades overseeing Parton’s security, sent the messages as disagreements grew over security arrangements a
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Video Of Fan Interaction During National Anthem Goes Viral
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— Jul 21, 2026
A heated confrontation at Wrigley Field went viral after an older man slapped a younger fan in the back of the head for remaining seated during the national anthem. The incident happened Sunday before the Chicago Cubs played the Minnesota Twins. In a video shared widely on social media, the older fan can be seen […]
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Media Attempts to Create ‘New George Floyd’ After Chicago Man’s Death, but Bodycam Footage Tells a Different Story
Opinion
— Apr 11, 2024
Monday, March 25, probably started out like any other day for 31-year-old NYPD officer Jonathan Diller. He probably kissed his wife and son as he left for work, expecting to see them later that evening. But Jonathan…
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Trump to chair 2026 Presidents Cup
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— Aug 29, 2026
President Donald Trump will again serve as honorary chairman for the Presidents Cup, this time for the 2026 event at Medinah Country Club outside Chicago (Sept. 22–27), building on his 2017 role and joining a lineup that features Brandt Snedeker as U.S. captain and Geoff Ogilvy for the International team. The biennial competition between the United States and an International team is staged at Medinah as part of Trump’s ongoing involvement with golf and the event’s international profile.
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Ishbia reveals riverfront White Sox stadium proposal amid lingering questions
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— Sep 5, 2026
Canal Edge, led by Justin Ishbia, unveiled The Railyards plan for a riverfront mixed-use district along the Chicago River from Roosevelt Road to 18th Street that would include a possible new White Sox ballpark, Northwestern Medicine healthcare facilities, and transit-oriented housing, retail, and offices, with a multi-month feasibility review underway. The proposal has drawn mixed reactions—from policymakers wary of subsidies and community impact to Ishbia’s stated aim of boosting jobs and city vitality, while Reinsdorf retains decision-making control of the Sox and the option years ahead for ownership changes.
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Tom Gallagher
Reinsdorf still holding the keys makes this whole thing feel like a fancy pitch deck until he actually signs off.
Denver approves no-cost intergovernmental agreement for Wynkoop Crossing
Sports
— Jul 23, 2026
Denver approved a no-cost intergovernmental agreement to finance and build the Wynkoop Crossing pedestrian and bicycle bridge over Speer Boulevard, funded by Kroenke Sports and Entertainment Metropolitan Districts Nos. 2 and 3. In sports and regional media, Syracuse beat West Virginia to reach the Sweet 16, the Utah Mammoth announced a home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks and added Vincent Trocheck and Anders Lee, Jokic and the Nuggets delivered a strong showing against the Jazz, and local media profiles and programming updates from KSL and KQED highlight ongoing coverage.
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Memorials, Protests Held Across Israel On The Third Anniversary Of Terror Attack
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 4h
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