On the first floor of the Cook County Administration Building in the Loop, a colorful altar with portraits and painted skulls lines the hallway, a Mexican tradition known as the Day of the Dead, commemorating deceased loved ones before Halloween. Four floors up, community members and congressmen sounded the alarm over the Trump administration’s attack on Chicago’s immigrant … [Read more...] about Congressmen, community members hold ‘shadow meeting’ on Trump enforcement efforts
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Chicago Bulls players and coaches left reeling by NBA gambling scandal: ‘It’s disrespectful to the game’
ORLANDO, Fla. — Two days after the arrests of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, the entire NBA — including the Chicago Bulls — is still reeling in the aftermath of a league-redefining gambling scandal. The FBI arrested Rozier and Billups as part of a sprawling investigation into a gambling and sports rigging operation allegedly facilitated by the … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls players and coaches left reeling by NBA gambling scandal: ‘It’s disrespectful to the game’
Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to help pay the military during the government shutdown
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon confirmed Friday that it has accepted an anonymous $130 million gift to help pay members of the military during the government shutdown, raising ethical questions after President Donald Trump had announced that a friend had offered the gift to defray any shortfalls. While large and unusual, the gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions … [Read more...] about Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to help pay the military during the government shutdown
RECAP: Fire Defeat Orlando City, Advance in MLS Cup Playoffs
For the first time since 2009, the Chicago Fire have won an MLS Cup Playoffs game. The Men in Red […] The post RECAP: Fire Defeat Orlando City, Advance in MLS Cup Playoffs appeared first on Chicago Sports Nation. … [Read more...] about RECAP: Fire Defeat Orlando City, Advance in MLS Cup Playoffs
Coca-Cola launches Trump-approved cane sugar soda in the US
Coca-Cola is rolling out a new version of its classic soda made with U.S. cane sugar. But where it’s being sold is still unclear. The Atlanta beverage giant has introduced a new 12-ounce, single-serve glass bottle in select U.S. markets, “offering consumers a classic and timeless way to enjoy their Coca-Cola Original Taste made with U.S. cane sugar,” a spokesperson said in a … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola launches Trump-approved cane sugar soda in the US