February 18, 2026 2 cities, 2 paths: Chicago adopts antisemitism definition as Mamdani's New York City rolls it back Chicago unanimously adopts international antisemitism definition while New York reverses similar policy, highlighting divided approaches to hate crimes.
February 17, 2026 Obama dragged for 'headache'-inducing presidential center update that has visitors squinting Barack Obama's Chicago presidential center generates controversy over architectural design and gentrification concerns. The campus includes a museum tower with Selma speech text.
February 17, 2026 Mississippi's school miracle shames failing Chicago leaders on education Pastor Corey Brooks reveals how Mississippi has transformed from 49th to 9th in reading while Chicago's South Side schools continue failing students.
February 13, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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.