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Crime · ChicagoA man wanted in connection with the murder of an off-duty Chicago police officer last month has been taken into custody, according to Chicago police.The department said its officers and the U.S. Marashals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 22-year-old Xavier Tate Jr. for first-degree murder in Glendale Heights, Illinois, on Wednesday night.See the Story
Man arrested in fatal shooting of Chicago police officer who was heading home from work
60% Center coverage: 15 sources
Protestors · EvanstonFor five days, Northwestern University’s Deering Meadow rang with the shouts of student protesters and supporters joining demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war on college campuses nationwide.See the Story
Student protesters reach a deal with Northwestern University that sparks criticism from all sides
Coverage: 11 sources
John Lennon · AuroraBy John & Nisha Whitehead “Nothing is real,” observed John Lennon, and that’s especially true of politics. Much like the fabricated universe in Peter Weir’s 1998 film The Truman Show, in which a man’s life is the basis for an elaborately-staged television show aimed at selling products and procuring ratings, the political scene in the… This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only. Visi…See the Story
When consumed with facts, we stop thinking
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Immigration · IllinoisThe Chicago City Council on Friday green-lit an extra $70 million for the care of illegal immigrants in the Windy City despite a massive backlash from residents that foreign nationals are being prioritized over native Chicagoans.
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Chicago City Council approves $70M for migrant care despite voter backlash
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Joe Biden · DonetskUkrainian commander Oleksiy Tarasenko witnessed a frightening shift last month in Russia’s efforts to punch through Kyiv’s defense of the industrial region known as the Donbas.See the Story
Aid approval brings Ukraine closer to replenishing troops struggling to hold front lines
72% Center coverage: 25 sources
JB Pritzker · IllinoisIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) said Chicago is prepared to host the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August, despite concerns about massive protests against the Biden administration’s response to the Israel-Hamas war.
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Pritzker says Chicago is prepared for DNC amid cease-fire protests
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Corruption · ChicagoThe FBI confirmed it was conducting a court-authorized action at Dolton Village Hall Friday.In a statement, an FBI spokesperson said agents were "conducting court-authorized law enforcement activity in that area." They declined to comment on the nature of the raid or any investigation they may be conducting, citing Department of Justice policy.See the Story
FBI investigates Dolton Village Hall amid corruption allegations about Mayor Tiffany Henyard
56% Right coverage: 9 sources