September 2, 2024 Harris-led office, ATF stonewalling probe into 'collusion' with anti-gun group lawsuit: House Oversight chair The White House anti-gun violence office "overseen" by VP Harris may have focused less on gun crimes and more on targeting a legal gun maker, a House Republican charges.
August 31, 2024 Illinois to consider new state flag as officials decide whether to change it: 'Evolving with the times' Illinois will begin accepting submissions for a new state flag design as the 20-member Illinois Flag Commission decides whether to change the symbol.
August 27, 2024 Ex-Obama official weighs in on Kamala Harris Middle East policy Former Obama administration official Joel Rubin spoke with Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital in Chicago about how Middle East policy could look under a Harris administration, and responded to GOP attacks against the vice president.
August 27, 2024 4 powerful life lessons from an unforgettable teacher still guide me today Joe Stokes was my teacher in elementary school when I was growing up in Muncie, Indiana. I called him Mr. Stokes and I had no idea how influential he would eventually become in my life.
August 27, 2024 Police vote key to election as cops weigh 'lawlessness vs law and order' on ballot: retired chief Retired Illinois Police Chief Tom Weitzel spoke to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital about the police vote for the 2024 election and how law enforcement votes could sway the election.
August 26, 2024 Chicago cops received more help for DNC than during height of 2020 riots: retired police chief After the DNC, the $75M budget for securing the arena highlights the largest police presence in Chicago history, surpassing resources during the 2020 George Floyd protests.
August 26, 2024 Former Illinois police chief says cops are 'the real heroes' of the DNC Tom Weitzel, a retired Riverside, Illinois police chief, praises the Chicago PD for its work ensuring a safe, peaceful Democratic convention amid large protests.
August 25, 2024 American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on pampered pets, picturesque parks and the brownie's birthplace The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time around, test your command of pets, parks, first ladies and much more.
August 24, 2024 Chicago schools slammed for delayed calendar, encouraging student attendance at DNC Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson came under fire this week as critics lambasted the idea of delaying the 2025 school year in part so children could attend the Democratic National Convention.
August 23, 2024 Chicago schools' sex ed curriculum teaches elementary school kids about gender identity, puberty blockers Chicago Public Schools' sex education curriculum begins as soon as kindergarten, teaching kids first about human anatomy, followed by first-grade lessons about "gender identity."