CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson lashed out at former President Donald Trump on Wednesday, calling him a “monster” after the Department of Justice launched an investigation into whether Chicago’s hiring practices violate civil rights laws. The federal probe was triggered by remarks Johnson made at a church service on Sunday, where he praised his administration...
CHICAGO — The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into hiring decisions within Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration, raising serious questions about whether race-based favoritism is playing a role in the staffing of city government. The probe was triggered by comments Johnson made during a Sunday appearance at the Apostolic Church of...
On Monday, nobody was eager to play two — and it was fair to wonder if the Rangers even wanted to play one. At the start of their 7-0 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field, the temperature sat at a frigid 33 degrees, the coldest first pitch for a major league game since 2021....
In a shocking act of violence on New Year’s Day, a pickup truck intentionally drove into crowds of revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens more. The attack, which authorities are investigating as an act of terrorism, has devastated the city and raised questions about...
Chicagoans are bracing for a financial hit in 2025 as Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City Council’s last-minute budget deal ushers in a slew of new taxes, fines, and fees. The plan avoids politically explosive property tax hikes, but residents and businesses alike will feel the sting in other ways—and many fear they’ll get less...
Chicago’s ongoing education power struggle escalated Tuesday after a judge granted CPS CEO Pedro Martinez’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO), blocking the Chicago Board of Education from interfering in union contract negotiations. The move further deepens the rift between CPS leadership, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), and city officials, delivering yet another political...
Four years after a deeply contested election ended his presidency, Donald J. Trump has achieved one of the most stunning political comebacks in American history. In a decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump reclaimed the White House, proving his resilience and cementing his status as a transformative political force. “It’s a political victory...