December 23 Pope Leo XIV says he’s ‘very disappointed’ after Illinois approves assisted suicide law Pope Leo XIV and Chicago Cardinal Cupich unsuccessfully urged Illinois Gov. Pritzker not to sign controversial medical aid in dying legislation into law.
December 23 Brandon Johnson’s progressive tax push puts Chicago on brink of rare shutdown as mayor weighs veto Chicago faces potential first-ever municipal shutdown as Mayor Brandon Johnson weighs vetoing budget over corporate tax dispute with city council.
December 23 This Christmas, hope is the miracle Chicago's poorest children need most Pastor Corey Brooks explains why he is walking across America to fund 90,000-square-foot facility featuring vocational training, private school and trauma counseling.
December 17 Border Patrol chief, progressive mayor caught on camera in tense street showdown: ‘Excellent day in Evanston’ A heated confrontation erupted as progressive Mayor Daniel Biss challenged Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino on camera during an immigration enforcement operation outside Chicago.
December 16 Border Patrol commander returns to Chicago as agents deploy pepper balls in immigrant neighborhood Operation Midway Blitz intensifies as Border Patrol deploys additional agents to Chicago despite local officials' opposition to federal immigration raids.
December 16 How Trump can turn the tables on the left with a radical tax plan Cook County launches $500 monthly payments as Trump proposes eliminating income taxes, creating stark contrast between universal basic income and work.
December 15 Chicago 'lost its mind' financially under Mayor Brandon Johnson, Washington Post warns The Washington Post editorial board criticizes Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget management, claiming Chicago has "lost its mind" with financial gimmicks.
December 12 Family of slain Chicago officer sues city, says department ignored warnings about dangerous partner The family of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera filed a wrongful death lawsuit after she was fatally shot by partner Carlos Baker on duty over the summer.
December 10 Obama surprises Chicago students in Santa hat for holiday library story time reading session Former President Barack Obama surprised elementary students at a Chicago Public Library branch, reading to them and joking around while wearing a festive Santa hat.
December 9 Iron Academy and Academy31 prove America can still revive its failing education system Iron Academy and Academy31 in Raleigh, North Carolina, offer biblical education methods that show 8.7-point IQ increases and strong character development.