Chicago responds to local Pope Leo: ‘Like the Cubs winning the World Series’
As white smoke billowed from the Vatican, the yellow pope flag fluttered against the backdrop of Michigan’s crisp lakes near Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy, situated on Chicago’s north side. “Habemus Papam!” echoed through the cafeteria of the Catholic school on Thursday, signaling the announcement that Chicago’s Robert Prevost had been named Pope Leo […]
Chicago Faces Lowest Economic Growth for Black Americans Among Major Cities
Chicago ranks poorly on economic indicators for Black Americans among major U.S. cities, despite a long history of left-leaning Democratic policies. Data reveals that Chicago is struggling in areas such as employment, economic growth, income, food stamp utilization, and poverty rates. Writer Ted Dubrowski notes that these statistics are particularly harsh for the city’s most […]
A Catholic priest in Chicago claims that Pope Leo XIV supports the Cubs.
Pope Leo XIV: A Chicagoan and Cubs Fan Church leaders from the Archdiocese of Chicago have revealed that the newly elected Pope Leo XIV is not only a Cubs fan but also cherished by the first American popes. The announcement of Leo XIV’s election took place on Thursday, marking a significant milestone as Chicago-born cardinal […]
University of Chicago professor canceled the midterm exam and urged students to participate in the protest against Trump’s ‘authoritarian’ actions.
An email sent to students at the University of Chicago indicates that statistics professors have urged their students to participate in a protest against the Trump administration after they cancelled their midterm exams. Yali Amit, teaching machine learning and large data analytics, informed students that the midterm would be scrapped and instead be treated as […]
Chicago homeowner Marco Velazquez relocates with supposed squatters who won’t vacate his property
When it comes to unwelcome guests, some Chicago homeowners are finding unexpected ways to deal with the situation. Take Marco Velazquez, for example. He was gearing up to sell his home in a southern Chicago neighborhood when, rather abruptly, his real estate agent brought some disturbing news: he had squatters. “I couldn’t believe it. It […]
FBI looking for three men following robbery of armored truck near bank in Chicago area
FBI Investigating Armored Truck Heist in Chicago Area Federal authorities are on the lookout for a group of men linked to the theft of an armored truck outside a bank in the Chicago vicinity. The incident took place in Blue Island, Illinois, just before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, according to the FBI in Chicago. Three […]
Jussie Smollett and Chicago Settle After 6 Years and a Reversed Conviction Related to Hate Crime Misrepresentation
Actor Jussie Smollett has reached a settlement with the city of Chicago, six years after the city filed a lawsuit against him regarding his accusations. Chicago sued Smollett following claims he staged an attack in January 2019, when he reported being assaulted by two men wearing “Make America Great Again” hats during a freezing night. […]
Chicago O’Hare warns about measles found in an international traveler.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued a cautionary notice regarding potential measles exposure at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. On April 30, the department confirmed two cases of measles in Cook County, marking the first such instances since the state’s initial case in adults was reported in southern Illinois on April 23. One […]
Over a dozen students hospitalized following Chicago school bus accident
On Friday, a school bus with high school students collided with an SUV in Chicago, resulting in more than 20 students being hospitalized. According to Chicago Police, the incident took place at around 7:30 a.m. on the city’s southwest side. A school bus carrying high school students crashed in Chicago, sending 17 students and two […]
‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett reaches a settlement with the city of Chicago.
Jussie Smollett and the city of Chicago have come to a settlement, as confirmed by Fox News Digital. Although they haven’t finalized the paperwork yet, this agreement comes about five months after Smollett’s hate crime conviction was overturned. The specifics of the deal remain unclear, and attempts to reach Smollett for further comment have been […]