School City of East Chicago students scheduled to work the Chicago Marathon Sunday morning will be given a different chance for service hours after the district canceled the field trip. SCEC administrators late Saturday evening announced in a social media post that “Due to an abundance of caution, the School City of East Chicago is cancelling the Chicago Marathon Service … [Read more...] about East Chicago schools cancel Marathon service project due to ICE fears
Paul Vallas: State’s attorney’s office is once again an advocate for victims, not criminals
Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke has been in office barely 10 months, and already critics are attacking her for her laudable efforts to recalibrate an office that had drifted away from giving priority to protecting victims and holding offenders accountable. These attacks are coming from a network of lawyers, activists, researchers, consultants and consent … [Read more...] about Paul Vallas: State’s attorney’s office is once again an advocate for victims, not criminals
Illinois legislators poised to grapple with trains, insurance and Bears
SPRINGFIELD — While Illinois continues to battle the Trump administration over deploying National Guard troops, the nuts-and-bolts world of state government will keep on turning in the capital as lawmakers head back to potentially tackle high energy and insurance costs, legislation that could affect a new Chicago Bears stadium and the uncertain future of public … [Read more...] about Illinois legislators poised to grapple with trains, insurance and Bears
Editorial: Brandon Johnson says the quiet part out loud about the CTU
“I believe Rahm Emanuel referred to the Chicago Teachers Union as a socialist conspiracy,” Johnson said Wednesday. “Did I get the words? But little did he know there was no conspiracy. We were just doing it.” Doing socialism, in other words. Johnson made these remarks at an event promoting American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten’s new book, “Why Fascists Fear … [Read more...] about Editorial: Brandon Johnson says the quiet part out loud about the CTU
For some Chicago bars and restaurants, reality TV watch parties are a new way to build community
Bars with televisions are no longer just a place to catch the latest football or baseball game. Businesses from New York to Los Angeles to Chicago are tapping into other programs to view during their weekday watch parties: reality television. They’ve grown in popularity over the last few years, making a big wave through Chicago during one of the most talked-about shows this … [Read more...] about For some Chicago bars and restaurants, reality TV watch parties are a new way to build community