February 13 Chicago Teachers Union budgeting millions for 'political activities,' according to fiscal report Chicago Teachers Union is budgeted to spend over $3 million on political activities through the fiscal year ending in June, according to internal documents.
February 11 Watchdog group sues Illinois city's reparations program over giving money based on race Judicial Watch challenged Evanston, Illinois for its $10 million reparations program in federal court, representing five plaintiffs denied $25,000 payments due to race.
February 10 Nicki Minaj broke free from identity politics — and the left can’t stand it The recent attacks on Nicki Minaj have happened because this rapper dared to step outside the liberal identity politics script by publicly supporting President Donald Trump.
February 1 Meningitis cases rise in major Midwestern city, prompting public health alert Chicago health officials issue urgent alert after seven meningococcal disease cases, including two deaths. Know the symptoms and warning signs.
January 31 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson puts ICE ‘on notice’ with executive order seeking prosecution of agents Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order directing city police to investigate federal immigration agents who allegedly break local laws.
January 28 Man who nearly beat Chicago train passenger to death walks free with no prison time: report CTA passenger allegedly beaten into coma with brain injuries, broken ribs won't see attacker serve prison time under current Illinois sentencing laws.
January 26 Chicago teacher placed on leave after Facebook post supporting ICE sparks outrage from activists Chicago teacher placed on administrative leave after Facebook post supporting ICE sparks outrage and calls for resignation in Hispanic district community.
January 23 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson takes jab at Clarence Thomas while defending city's reparations task force Reparations task force established by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faces legal challenges from Judicial Watch and the Justice Department.
January 22 Catholic university in Chicago covers 'abortion care services' through student health plan Catholic university Loyola Chicago reportedly offers abortion coverage in student health insurance plan despite Jesuit identity and church teachings.
January 21 Border Patrol chief targeted in alleged murder-for-hire plot focused on Snapchat messages A jury weighs a murder-for-hire case against a Chicago man accused of targeting a Border Patrol official through Snapchat messages offering cash rewards.