A Chicago woman is looking to have discussions with lawmakers this summer about how to increase penalties for squatters and decrease the blow for homeowners in the state of Illinois. Darthula Young’s property that she inherited from her mother was taken over by a “professional squatter” in Sept. 2022. She received a phone call at the time from a neighbor …
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University of Chicago dismantles anti-Israel encampment as students claim they were ‘ambushed’ while sleeping
The University of Chicago announced Tuesday that an anti-Israel encampment which has been interfering with the “free expression, learning, and work of others” at the campus has been completely dismantled. Video captured police earlier this morning tearing down tents and barricades and dragging away Palestinian flags that were set up on its Main Quad. Protesters later were seen locking arms …
Read More »Survivors of alleged child sex abuse in Illinois detention centers speak up
Three men who say they were sexually abused as children while incarcerated at Illinois juvenile detention centers came forward Tuesday as part of a lawsuit that chronicles decades of disturbing allegations of systemic child abuse. Calvin McDowell, 37, who alleged he was abused by a chaplain at a suburban Chicago youth center as a teenager, said he didn’t want others …
Read More »Chicago voters send message to Biden ahead of visit: City 'completely fed up' with Democrats
Chicago residents expressed frustration and anger with President Biden ahead of his visit to the city, warning that Black voters are turning on the Democratic Party in huge numbers. P-Rae Easley and Betty Guider joined “FOX & Friends First” on Wednesday to explain why they think the city is no longer “the Democratic stronghold that they anticipated.” “The city is …
Read More »'Fervent opposition': Blue city mayor scraps plan to open new migrant shelter after backlash
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is backing off from a plan to open a new migrant shelter in the city’s South Side, after the alderwoman who represents the area “fully and unequivocally” opposed it. Ald. Nicole Lee, a Democrat, had told constituents last week that she had been notified that the administration was considering plans to build a new temporary …
Read More »Nirvana producer Steve Albini, a pioneer of alt rock, dead at 61
Steve Albini, an alternative rock pioneer and legendary producer who shaped the musical landscape through his work with Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey and more, has died. He was 61. Brian Fox, an engineer at Albini’s studio, Electrical Audio Recording, said Wednesday that Albini died after a heart attack Tuesday night. In addition to his work on canonized rock albums …
Read More »Boy Scouts of America making this big change to be more inclusive
For the first time in its history, TheBoy Scouts of America (BSA)is set to change its name as it seeks to foster a more inclusive organization. The rebranding will go into effect on Feb. 8, 2025, the organization’s 115th anniversary, when it will become known as Scouting America. Officials say the name change aims to make everyone feel welcome, while …
Read More »Chicago Teachers Union under fire for $50B demands as academics plummet: 'Most radical agenda yet'
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) was slammed for its “radical” demands after it was revealed it is seeking an extra $50 billion in contract negotiations to pay for salary increases, migrant resources, fully-funded abortions and LGBTQ-related materials in the classroom. Illinois Policy Institute Director Mailee Smith reacted to the requests during “Fox & Friends,” accusing the CTU of acting on …
Read More »Chicago forced to cancel Cinco de Mayo parade due to gang violence
Families in Democrat-run Chicago hoping to enjoy a Cinco de Mayo parade will have to wait until next year after the city canceled the festivities due to “gang violence.” The Chicago Police Department (CPD) announced Sunday that the Cinco de Mayo parade was canceled “out of an abundance of caution … to protect the safety of all in attendance, including …
Read More »Chicago teachers' $50B demands include pay hikes, abortions, migrant accommodation
TheChicagoTeachers Union (CTU) is negotiating a new contract with the public schools system and is understood to be calling for an extra $50 billion to pay for wage hikes as well as other demands such as fully paid abortions for its members, new migrant services and facilities and a host of LGBT-related requirements and training in schools. To put the …
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