Brother of Chicago murder victim Christian remembered with new foundation
Reflecting on Loss and the Fight for Justice On February 18, my younger brother Christian would have celebrated his 22nd birthday. It’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that soon it will be four years since he was senselessly murdered on Chicago’s South Side. Just before that tragic day, he graduated from high […]
Barack Obama’s Chicago center criticized for unclear design
Barack Obama’s Presidential Center Faces Criticism for Design The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago is garnering attention yet again, this time due to baffling text wrapped around the top of the structure. Local residents seem to be questioning its design, with mixed feelings about some confusing quotes displayed on the building. Architecture critic Lee Bey […]
Pastor Corey Brooks: Phonics improved schools in Mississippi—why is Chicago still struggling with its children?
As I traverse Mississippi during the Walk Across America campaign, aimed at revitalizing the fortunes of Chicago’s South Side, I witness something remarkable. Often dismissed as backward, Mississippi has transformed its schools into engines of hope. Children here are no longer stuck in failing systems; they are now advancing towards brighter futures. Meanwhile, on Chicago’s […]
West Chicago speaks out after job loss due to pro-ICE post
Teacher Resigns After Controversial Facebook Post A teacher from the Chicago area has publicly addressed the fallout after resigning due to a Facebook post that stated “Go to ICE.” This message, meant to express his support for law enforcement, has caused him significant emotional and financial distress. James Haydon, a former teacher at Gary Elementary […]
Masked criminals rob man at gunpoint in bold Chicago attack: video
In a shocking incident captured on video, two masked individuals robbed a 49-year-old man at gunpoint on a Chicago sidewalk in broad daylight. The disturbing footage, shared widely, shows the victim crouched down in Fulton Market while one thief hovered over him with a gun aimed at his head. Meanwhile, the second robber seized the […]
Chicago Teachers Union allocates $3.1M for political efforts in 2026
Chicago Teachers Union Allocates Funds for Political Activities The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) seems ready to invest significantly in “political activities,” based on internal documents recently reviewed. According to their financial report, they have set aside $3.1 million for these activities through the end of June 2026. In comparison, budgets for training and workshops are […]
Based only on race: White-majority Chicago suburb faces backlash for $25K payments to certain black residents
Evanston’s Cash Payments to Black Residents Begin A suburb of Chicago is set to distribute significant funds to numerous Black residents as part of a $10 million reparations commitment made by the city. Eligible recipients include Black residents and their descendants who lived in Evanston, Illinois, between 1919 and 1969. The city plans to allocate […]
Trump pulls federal National Guard from Portland, LA, Chicago
The Trump administration has announced the withdrawal of all federal National Guard troops from U.S. cities by early 2026. This decision came after President Trump mentioned in December 2025 that his administration would consider a return if crime levels rise again in primarily Democratic cities. According to U.S. Northern Command, all Title 10 National Guard […]
Chicago Mayor Johnson’s ICE directive is causing frustration among his own prosecutors
Chicago Mayor’s ICE Executive Order Faces Backlash Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has unveiled an ambitious initiative targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. However, the city’s chief prosecutor has publicly criticized this anti-ICE executive order as “totally inappropriate” and labeled the mayor’s assertions about collaboration as “not true.” In January, Johnson enacted the “ICE on […]
Metropolitan Capital Bank in Chicago is the first U.S. bank to fail in 2026.
Chicago Experiences Back-to-Back Bank Failures Chicago has made headlines as the first city in the country to face two bank failures in consecutive years. On Friday, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shut down Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust. Officials cited “unsafe and unsound conditions and a compromised capital base” as the reasons […]