June 15, 2020 Dem congressman likens Chicago police union to KKK: 'Like kissing, hugging and law-breaking cousins’ Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., likened Chicago’s police union to the Klu Klux Klan, saying both organizations were “like kissing, hugging and law-breaking cousins.”
June 15, 2020 Cities call on cops to work overtime to quell unrest, despite ‘defund’ rallying cry Police officers are being demanded to go above and beyond their typical call of duty to handle ongoing protests and unrest, even as political figures are calling for their departments to be defunded or abolished entirely.
June 15, 2020 Chicago police ordered back to 12-hour shifts, no days off amid protests Police in Chicago were ordered back to working 12-hour shifts with no days off until further notice amid ongoing protests in the city, according to multiple reports.
June 12, 2020 Drama over Obama presidential center in Chicago as protesters call for more affordable housing Chicago protesters warned Mayor Lori Lightfoot this week that residents could be displaced should the city allow the Obama Presidential Center to arrive without implementing stronger affordable housing measures.
June 11, 2020 Chicago Mayor Lightfoot calls video of police relaxing, popping popcorn near riots an 'embarrassment' After video surfaced allegedly showing a group of Chicago police officers “lounging” in a congressman’s office as looters ransacked nearby businesses, Mayor Lori Lightfoot called it an “embarrassment” and pledged to identify the individuals and hold them accountable.
June 11, 2020 Tammy Bruce: Democrats exploit cities — They've ruled for decades but guess who they blame for problems? For the Democrats, marches based on outrage and people gathering to protest are the most effective means with which to gather names and to expand political influence.
June 11, 2020 Chicago boy, 9, stages solo Black Lives Matter protest at home "No voice is too small to make a difference."
June 11, 2020 Chicago police union boss threatens to kick out officers who kneel with protesters The president of a Chicago police union is threatening to kick out any members who take a knee in solidarity with protesters demonstrating against the death of George Floyd.
June 11, 2020 Newt Gingrich: Democrats must apologize – here's how they've failed America's cities While the Democrats want to blame President Trump, let’s look at the facts about which party has crippled America’s cities.
June 10, 2020 Pastor Darrell Scott blasts 'irresponsible' calls to defund or disband police: 'Politicizing current social events' The prospect of defunding or dismantling police forces across the United States is "irresponsible" and a politicization of current social events, Pastor Darrell Scott asserted Wednesday.