Chicago

Media 34 mins ago

Conservative PAC seeks to flip school board seats across the US

The conservative 1776 Project PAC wants to get more conservatives on school boards across the country in the latest front in the culture wars.

Media 1 day ago

Democratic policies are 'destroying' the Chicago community, Chicago Flips Red vice president says

Chicago Flips Red vice president Danielle Carter-Walters joined "America Reports" to speak out against her city's response to the migrant crisis and its effect on the community.

Illinois 2 days ago

Illinois Democrat minimizes violent acts committed by illegal immigrants as just 'a few crimes'

Illinois Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García downplayed illegal immigrant crimes while Republicans highlighted ICE detainer violations and violent offenses.

Chicago 2 days ago

'Super mayor’ Tiffany Henyard skips Dolton meetings as controversial tenure nears quiet end

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard failed to show for her final village board meeting on Monday marking her fourth consecutive absence, according to reports.

Chicago 3 days ago

Chicago limo driver accused of sexually assaulting 5 women over 3 years

Chakib Mansour Khodja was charged with sexual assault with a weapon, attempted aggravated battery with strangulation, attempted kidnapping and other crimes relating to sexual violence against women.

Opinion 3 days ago

Chicago, my hometown, keeps winning in one shameful way

This is the 13th year that Chicago has had more murders than New York, Houston and L.A. There were 573 homicides were committed during 2024.

Chicago March 31

Chicago alderman slams the murder capital’s ‘disregard for human life’

Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez blasted the city's 'political elite' for its being the U.S. murder capital for the 13th year in a row on 'Fox Report.'

Media March 29

Chicago cops reportedly scolded over unprofessional appearance in internal memo

A leader with the Chicago Police Department reportedly sent an internal memo warning that officers were not following the dress code and would be disciplined.

Chicago March 28

Chicago dubbed America's murder capital as Democrat leaders 'demonize' police, splurge on migrants: alderman

Chicago's 41st Ward Alderman Anthony Napolitano slammed the sanctuary city's administration as homicides continue to plague neighborhoods.

Media March 27

Chicago mayor fires back at border czar’s ‘reprehensible’ threats to prosecute him over ICE raids

Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson ripped border czar Tom Homan after the Trump official threatened to prosecute him if he impeded ICE's efforts to deport illegal immigrants.

Opinion March 25

Captain America and the first two lessons I teach my kids on Chicago's South Side

LIfe is unfair. But every single person that I know who made it made it because they took a chance on themselves. They took that step forward.

Illinois March 19

Illinois families protest homeschool bill 'overreach' at Capitol, but legislation advances

Hundreds of homeschooling families came to the Illinois state Capitol to protest against House Bill 2827, which passed out of committee Wednesday.

Airlines March 19

NTSB probe of Chicago Midway near miss reveals sun glare as possible contributing factor

Sun glare may have been a contributing factor in the recent near miss involving a Southwest Airlines jet at Chicago Midway International Airport, the NTSB says.

Immigration March 12

Migrant gang member suspected of murder, sexually assaulting girlfriend is arrested

A Venezuelan illegal migrant and suspected Tren de Aragua gang member was arrested in Chicago for a fourth time Tuesday after first being ordered deported under the Biden administration in 2022.

Chicago March 12

Chicago O'Hare Airport shooting leaves 1 injured after fight erupts inside terminal

A fight inside a terminal at Chicago O'Hare International Airport early this morning led to a shooting outside that left one person injured, reports say.

Opinion March 11

The Trump presidency could turn out to be a wasted opportunity

I live and work on the South Side of Chicago and I have seen what happens to a people that has come to rely far too heavily on the government, especially on the federal level.

Chicago March 10

GOP lawmaker takes victory lap after Dem mayor reportedly agrees to donate 'secret' gifts to charities

Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, is celebrating after Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson agreed to donate gifts that the city received to charity.

Barack Obama March 7

Obama Presidential Center: DEI-linked firm's racial lawsuit blasted as baseless 'smears'

An engineering firm working on the Obama Presidential Center says that claims it racially discriminated against a Black-owned subcontractor on the project are baseless and amount to smears.

Illegal Immigrants March 6

GOP fights back against ‘Trump-proof’ sanctuary jurisdictions

Republican lawmakers and the Trump administration have gone on the offensive against so-called sanctuary jurisdictions in recent weeks, including at Wednesday's committee hearing.

Barack Obama March 5

Musk's DOGE terminates lease at Obama Presidential Library site

DOGE has terminated the lease at the Obama Presidential Library site, although it is unlikely to impact operations there since it is due to shutter later this year and move to Maryland.

Chicago March 5

Chicago alderman says Mayor Brandon Johnson can't defend sanctuary city policies: 'Lamb to the slaughter'

A Chicago alderman says Mayor Brandon Johnson has "no defense" ahead of his congressional testimony on the sanctuary city's immigration policies.

Opinion March 4

Illinois educators turn our kids into political pawns in war against Trump

Why do we fear discrimination of any sort so much that we have forgotten how to educate our children? What about educating our children in a rigorous fashion?

Illinois March 3

Illinois man accused of Highland Park shooting to face trial 3 years after attack

Robert Crimo III is set to face trial on Monday for a mass shooting at a 2022 Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, 30 miles north of Chicago.

Immigration March 2

Warrant issued for migrant gang member suspected of murder, sexual assault

An arrest warrant was issued for a suspected migrant gang member who was released from custody in Chicago despite police believing they had probable cause to keep him for murder.

House Of Representatives March 2

Four ‘sanctuary city’ mayors prep for grilling in Congress this week: 'Held accountable'

The mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City are set to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government on their sanctuary policies.

Media March 1

Ex-Chicago mayor rips current city leaders for focus on bathroom and locker room instead of crime, education

During HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher," former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel blasted city leadership for failing the city on safety and educational standards.

Immigration March 1

ICE arrest of migrant sparks anger protest before violent gang ties exposed

An illegal migrant arrested while dropping students off at a Chicago school sparked outrage but that was before ICE revealed his violent gang ties.

Airlines February 26

NTSB blames Southwest Chicago near miss on Flexjet crew 'failure' to listen to air traffic control

National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy says investigations are ongoing into the near-miss between a Southwest airliner and a Flexjet in Chicago.

Airports February 25

Southwest flight barely misses collision at Chicago Midway International

A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to perform a go-around maneuver at Chicago Midway International Airport when a private jet crossed its path on the runway Tuesday morning.

Opinion February 25

Trump gave us a gift: a time of unprecedented shake up

In my community, we have been living with the failure of the government from federal to local level for so long, we don’t know our world without it