Opinion 23 hours ago Left, lefter and leftist: Democrats could be defined by radical, big city mayors Democrat mayors Karen Bass, Brandon Johnson and socialist Zohran Mamdani could govern one in 25 Americans. That could shift politics rightward as their far-left policies fail
Crime 2 days ago Chicago braces for deadly July 4 weekend as Fox News analyst takes action in brother's unsolved murder Fox News analyst transforms grief into action after his brother's murder with new book, offering a reward and establishing the Caldwell Institute for Public Safety amid Chicago's crime crisis.
VIDEO 5 days ago Perino: New York is following Chicago into 3rd world problems Fox News guest host Dana Perino and the 'Gutfeld!' panel discuss New York City choosing a Democratic socialist in its mayoral primary.
Culture Trends 6 days ago Chicago Teachers Union president suggests children belong to the school system The Chicago Teachers Union president declared during a Monday speech that children belong to the city school system as it faces enrollment decline and rising costs.
Media 6 days ago Chicago Tribune warns New York to avoid socialist mayoral candidate after 'mistake' Brandon Johnson The Chicago Tribune cautioned Democratic New York voters about mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Monday, comparing his policies to those of left-wing Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Opinion 6 days ago I witnessed BLM destruction firsthand and I know the true goal behind anti-ICE protests It can be BLM or anti-ICE protests, it doesn't matter. Political violence always serves radical agendas rather than helping underserved communities like mine on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago June 20 Ousted Dem 'super mayor' charges whopping price tag for tell-all book while dodging legal troubles Tiffany Henyard, Dolton's former mayor facing legal challenges, launches a $99 autobiography titled "Standing on Business" while pleading the Fifth over document requests.
Presidential Primaries June 20 Rahm Emanuel on potential 2028 White House run: 'I have something I think I can offer' Rahm Emanuel, recently U.S. ambassador to Japan, is eyeing a 2028 presidential bid while criticizing the Democratic Party as "toxic" and "weak and woke" following election losses
FOOD June 20 Martha Stewart sparks hot dog debate by defending condiment that others 'cannot abide' Martha Stewart sparked a recent debate about hot dogs and condiments by endorsing ketchup as a topping, contradicting her Chicago-style recipe and dividing her fans.
Chicago June 18 Chicago schools face enrollment crisis with 150 buildings half-empty Chicago public schools face enrollment crisis with 150 half-empty schools, costing up to $93,000 per student in some cases, as the district lost 70,000 students over the past decade.
Culture Trends June 17 Mayor Johnson warns Trump against deploying federal troops for immigration crackdown in Chicago Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson slammed President Donald Trump for suggesting that military personnel could be deployed to the Windy City.
Culture Trends June 17 San Francisco ranked worst-run major city in America: report A study ranks San Francisco as the worst-run city among 148 largest U.S. cities, evaluating financial stability, education, health, safety, economy, and infrastructure.
Opinion June 17 Faith under fire: How Trump's 'beautiful bill' targets Christian education Christian higher education faces threats from Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' which could penalize institutions whose graduates choose service careers over high-paying jobs.
Media June 17 Chicago suspends online application website that allowed illegal immigrants to obtain IDs after ICE subpoena Chicago halted its online CityKey ID program following an ICE subpoena for noncitizen information, as officials vow to fight federal immigration enforcement.
Crime June 16 Trump directs ICE to expand deportation efforts in America's largest cities Trump directs ICE to implement "largest mass deportation operation" targeting illegal immigrants in Democrat-led cities while anti-ICE protests continue across the country.
Immigration June 15 Illinois projected to spend $2.5B on migrants by end of 2025, report claims Illinois spent $2.5 billion on migrants with $1.6 billion for healthcare, according to a new report from the Illinois Public Policy Institute detailing taxpayer funding.
Media June 13 CNN, MSNBC insist anti-ICE demonstrations have been ‘mostly peaceful’ despite widespread unrest Media Research Center analyzed all coverage from June 7-11 and found 211 examples of CNN and MSNBC personalities insisting anti-ICE demonstrations have been "mostly peaceful."
Chicago June 12 Chicago mayor calls ICE raids ‘terrorism,’ says Trump’s America appears as 'if the Confederacy won' Mayor Brandon Johnson demands House Speaker Mike Johnson speak up against what he calls immigration enforcement "terrorism" while defending his own controversial immigration policies in Chicago
Media June 12 Chicago casino settles lawsuit after being accused of barring White men from investing in the business A Chicago casino settled a lawsuit that accused it of racial discrimination because of a policy that barred White male investors from its IPO.
Police and Law Enforcement June 10 Car drives through anti-ICE protesters as Chicago joins nationwide anti-ICE unrest amid Trump crackdown Anti-ICE protests in Chicago turn tense as vehicle drives through demonstrators, while police report vandalized vehicles during immigration enforcement actions.
Opinion June 10 PASTOR COREY BROOKS: The power of building always beats the power of politics I'm on the South Side of Chicago. Here's how teaching trades to youth creates builders instead of dependents and can prep our community for transformation.
Illinois June 9 Former Dem 'super mayor' pleads the Fifth after failing to produce public records in court Former mayor Tiffany Henyard pleads the Fifth after being held in contempt of court for failing to produce public records requested under FOIA amid ongoing legal troubles.
Culture Trends June 5 Progressive Chicago mayor advocates for new 1% grocery tax to help billion-dollar deficit Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and his aides argued in favor of a grocery tax during a city committee meeting to replace a similar state tax set to end in 2026.
Chicago June 4 Self-proclaimed Democratic 'super mayor' ordered to court as scandal-plagued tenure unravels Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard faces a contempt hearing after failing to turn over public records amid legal and corruption investigations in the Illinois village.
Opinion June 3 PASTOR COREY BROOKS: I'm building hope on Chicago's notorious South Side I am leading Project H.O.O.D. as it builds a center in Chicago to inspire change, offering programs in STEM, arts, and entrepreneurship for a brighter future for local youth.
Donald Trump May 29 Chicago mayor calls DOGE 'an act of war,' compares second Trump term to Third Reich Chicago Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson echoes Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s warning and highlights President Donald Trump’s impact on culture and federal agencies.
US May 29 Chicago alderman slams mayor's hiring practices as 'giant leap in the wrong direction' amid DOJ probe Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez said Mayor Brandon Johnson's hiring practices are a "giant leap in the wrong direction" after the DOJ launched a probe into the mayor's administration.
Airlines May 28 Man charged after allegedly attacking flight attendant on American Airlines flight: DOJ The FBI and DOJ investigated an alleged attack on a flight attendant during an American Airlines flight, leading to an emergency landing and charges against Julius Jordan Priester.
Donald Trump May 28 Trump pardons ex-Connecticut Governor Rowland and commutes Chicago gang leader Hoover's sentence President Donald Trump granted clemency to John Rowland and Larry Hoover, among others, focusing on their criminal histories and the effect of these decisions.
VIDEO May 28 Chicago resident slams Mayor Johnson over crime amid Memorial Day Weekend shootings 'The Community Roundtable' director and Chicago resident Cara Truss discusses Mayor Brandon Johnson’s leadership as the city grapples with crime and illegal immigration issues on ‘America Reports.’