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September 25, 2024

Amtrak announces 'Floridian' train with 2-day route, sparking reactions on social media

Amtrak has announced a new train line connecting Chicago to Miami. The news has ignited some reactions from social media users who addressed the length and price of the trip.

September 24, 2024

America, quit the obsession with silly memes and online debates. It's time to get serious about our future

While the internet is flooded with jokes and distractions, I’m down here in the trenches, trying to keep the American Dream alive for my people.

September 22, 2024

Chicago school board approves measure to do away with ‘ranking' schools after 'longstanding structural racism'

CPS Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez unveiled on Wednesday a “renewed focus on equity" and moves away from ranking schools based on student outcomes.

September 22, 2024

Chicago gangs clash with Venezuelan Tren de Aragua members: ‘Blacks against migrants’

An influx of Venezuelan migrants, including some from the notorious Tren de Aragua gang, to Chicago, has raised fears of a potential turf war between factions.

September 21, 2024

Students left behind as Chicago high school suffers from staffing issues, teacher absences: Report

A Chicago high school's staffing challenges are attributed to a teacher shortage within the district and compounded by issues with "management and leadership approach of administrators."

September 18, 2024

Chicago city council blasts Mayor Johnson canceling ShotSpotter: 'Campaign promise at the expense of lives'

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson continued his calls to shut down the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter on Monday ahead of an upcoming city council vote to keep it.

September 17, 2024

Schools all over America are failing our kids. Parents, this message is for you

Rooftop Revelations: For the life of me, I cannot understand why education is not the number one focus today. Schools all over America are failing our kids.

September 14, 2024

Chicago's first-ever school board race sees pro-school choice groups amassing millions in donations: report

The Urban Center Action and Illinois Network of Charter Schools’ have amassed $3.6 million in donations combined ahead of Chicago’s first ever school board election in November.

September 12, 2024

Chicago restaurant serving 'most expensive martini in US' priced at $13K

Adalina, an Italian restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, has debuted a $13,000 martini that comes with a diamond tennis necklace in collaboration with a fine jewelry company.

September 10, 2024

Democrats continue to play Black people for fools and you won't believe the latest example

Lawmakers in California recently put forth legislation that would have given migrants up to $150,000 to use as a down payment for a house. I couldn't help but think of my staff.