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September 8, 2025
Experts warn Trump’s push to expand raids and use federal forces could erode relationships between communities and local police.
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September 7, 2025
Trump said on Sunday he is not going to war in Chicago after seemingly threatening the majority Black city in…
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September 4, 2025
Chicago community leaders are advising residents about their rights and organizing protests ahead of National Guard and ICE agents arrival.
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September 4, 2025
The Illinois leader said the public must make clear there are “No Kings” in America as President Trump continues to
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, theGrio.com
September 3, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson explains why he believes President Donald Trump doesn't really care about addressing crime in America's urban cities.
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August 31, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson defies Trump’s plan to flood Chicago with federal agents, vowing to protect residents’ rights.
August 27, 2025
Residents, leaders and anti-violence advocates say federal troops would undo years of progress as crime in Chicago hits historic lows.
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August 22, 2025
Trump's targeting of Chicago doubles down on previous threats to take federal action against cities led by Black mayors.
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August 13, 2025
The "Empire" actor opened up about his 2019 hate crime case ahead of Netflix documentary release, and slams Rahm Emanuel…
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August 12, 2025
The Illinois Family Roots Pilot program is expanding across the state after launching in June with 250 kits.
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July 22, 2025
In a lawsuit, Sher’Ron Hinton claims Chicago Public Schools was fully aware of the situation but neglected to properly act.
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July 3, 2025
Police search for suspect continues after drive-by shooting in Chicago leaves 4 dead, 14 injured outside lounge after album release…
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May 20, 2025
The Office of Civil Rights opened a probe into Mayor Brandon Johnson after he touted his majority Black staff during…
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April 15, 2025
"There's a long history of Black political leaders talking to people who may not see us as first class," said…
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April 14, 2025
Union leaders announced Monday that 97% of members who voted approved the deal, noted as historical levels of support.
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May 28, 2024
Darien Harris filed a federal lawsuit in April alleging Chicago police fabricated evidence and coerced witnesses into making false statements.
April 19, 2024
Blacks in Chicago are frustrated that long-standing needs are not being met while the city's newly arrived are cared for…
February 14, 2024
Chicago plans to stop using the controversial gunshot detection system later this year, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office announced Tuesday.
January 11, 2024
Prosecutors, in their sentencing memo, say Herbert Wright III should be jailed for a year and day, with 36 months…
December 13, 2023
“Relief, happiness, it was just amazing to walk out of there," Brian Beals told AP in a phone interview. "I’m…