Rauner Remains Third Least Popular Governor
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner remains the third least popular governor in the country, according to a new survey by Morning Consult. Some 60 percent of Illinoisans disapprove of Rauner, about […]
Community Members Confront Ald. Hariston at Ward Meeting
Community members and other activists confronted 5th Ward Alderman Leslie Hairston Tuesday evening over the shooting of Harith Augustus, a 37 year-old African American barber from South Shore, at a […]
Replay to Host ‘The Office’ Themed Pop-Up
A pop-up bar themed after the television show ‘The Office’ opens its doors on Friday, July 27th at Replay in Lincoln Park. The bar will host regular trivia and karaoke […]
Eight Annual Slutwalk Scheduled for Saturday
Chicago’s 8th annual Slutwalk demonstration will take place on Saturday, beginning at noon at the Chicago Water Tower monument on Chicago and Michigan Ave. Hundreds march each year in Chicago […]
City Council to Vote on Congress Parkway Name Change for Ida B. Wells
A proposal to rename a section of Congress Parkway in the Loop to honor African American journalist and civil rights leader Ida B. Wells is expected to pass the City […]
Alderman Ricardo Munoz Will Not Run For Reelection
Alderman Ricardo Munoz will not run for reelection next term, stepping down from his position representing the 14th Ward after 25 years. “It’s time for me to move on and […]
Community Activists Plan To Shut Down Lake Shore Drive To Protest Gun Violence
Community activists are planning to shut down a section of Lake Shore Drive and later march to Wrigley Field to protest gun violence next week, the second such pre-planned protest […]
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 […]