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Just One Day After Mass Shooting in West Side Chicago, Another Occurs When Gunfire Erupts in Bronzeville Leaving 5 People Wounded
Residents of Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood struggle with fear and uncertainty after broad-daylight drive-by shooting occurs...
Natalie Frank
1 day ago1 min read


Deadly West Side Mass Shooting Shatters Early Morning Quiet, Leaves 1 Dead and 5 Injured
Chicago’s West Side reels from yet another mass shooting as gun violence continues its relentless grip on the city Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D...
Natalie Frank
3 days ago1 min read


Illinois Governor Stands Firm on Protecting Texas Democrats Due to FBI Arrest Threats, Other States Join Fight
As partisan redistricting battle heats up ahead of 2026 midterms, J.B. Pritzker vows to safeguard lawmakers who fled Texas in protest...
Natalie Frank
4 days ago2 min read


Chicago Mayor Again Frustratingly Vague About Closing Budget Gap, Only Stating He Will Use 'Progressive Revenue'
Chicago Mayor again frustratingly vague about closing budget hap, only stating he will use 'Progressive Funding ' Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D ...
Natalie Frank
Aug 21 min read


Chicago’s Special Education Shake-Up Sparks Urgency, Uncertainty, and Hope
As CPS restructures its special education department weeks before the start of school, families, advocates are left balancing cautious...
Natalie Frank
Jul 311 min read


Controversy and Crisis: Senate Confirms Susan Monarez as CDC Director Amid Budget Cuts and Vaccine Policy Upheaval
Trump’s second nominee for CDC chief steps into a storm of layoffs, measles outbreaks, and public trust erosion as RFK Jr. reshapes U.S....
Natalie Frank
Jul 301 min read


Powerful Showdown: Rhode Island AG Neronha Heads to Chicago Amid Multistate Legal Battle Against Trump Policies
Rhode Island’s attorney general joins fellow Democratic leaders in Chicago to rally public support and refine strategy in a sweeping...
Natalie Frank
Jul 291 min read


How 'Corn Sweat' Is Turning Up the Heat: The Hidden Factor Intensifying Midwest Heat Waves
Evapotranspiration from crops is making heat and humidity more unbearable across the Corn Belt, experts warn Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D July...
Natalie Frank
Jul 251 min read


FBI Standoff Shuts Down Downtown: Dirksen Courthouse Evacuated Amid Security Scare
Man reportedly requests to speak with FBI, triggering major response and building evacuation Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D July 22, 2025 FBI...
Natalie Frank
Jul 221 min read


“Should’ve Been Deported"- DHS Blames NYC Sanctuary Policy for Shooting of Federal Agent
DHS Secretary directly blames NYC sanctuary laws after off‑duty CBP officer wounded, undocumented suspects with criminal records are in...
Natalie Frank
Jul 211 min read


Masked Migrant Agents Aren't Superheroes, Spark National Outcry: Are We Trading Accountability for Anonymity?
As immigration arrests increase, the disguised faces of masked officers create public fear, outrage, ethical objections, questions about...
Natalie Frank
Jul 181 min read


Chicago Mayor Blocks ‘Snap Curfew’ in First Veto in Nearly 20 Years
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s stand against controversial curfew proposal sparks fierce debate over youth safety, policing power, civil...
Natalie Frank
Jul 161 min read


“Good Trouble” Ignites Again: Chicago Rises on John Lewis Anniversary to Defend Democracy
Thousands expected to gather in Chicago and beyond as civil rights icon’s legacy fuels a growing movement against Trump-era policies...
Natalie Frank
Jul 151 min read


‘Inhumane’? Noem Defends ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Amid Heated NBC Showdown
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem battles NBC’s Kristen Welker in a tense on-air exchange over report that migrants faced brutal...
Natalie Frank
Jul 131 min read


El Chapo’s Son Admits Guilt in Chicago Court: A Stunning Turn in Global Drug War
Ovidio Guzman Lopez pleads guilty to drug trafficking, firearms charges, in cooperation deal that could reshape U.S.-Mexico cartel...
Natalie Frank
Jul 111 min read


Ed Burke’s Early Exit: Once-Powerful Chicago Politician Leaves Prison After Just 9 Months
Convicted alderman begins home confinement after historic corruption trial, marking a quiet chapter in a loud legacy Natalie C. Frank,...
Natalie Frank
Jul 81 min read


Gunfire Shatters Block Party in Chicago’s Back of the Yards, Leaving 7 Injured
A peaceful neighborhood celebration turned to chaos as shots rang out, injuring seven and leaving families heartbroken and desperate for...
Natalie Frank
Jul 51 min read


Troubling Past Emerges: Douglass Park Lifeguard Charged in Teen’s Death Previously Shot Neighbor’s Dogs
New revelations surface about Charles Leto’s violent history as community members demand accountability Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D June 30,...
Natalie Frank
Jul 11 min read


Close to a Million People Expected as Chicago Pride Parade 2025 Marches Forward with 'United in Pride' Theme
Chicago’s North Side prepares for road closures and celebration as more than 800,000 come together to honor LGBTQ+ pride, community, and...
Natalie Frank
Jun 291 min read


Supreme Court Strikes Blow to Planned Parenthood: Rules States May Cut Medicaid Support for Organization
Landmark decision angers many, redefining patient rights, igniting fierce debate over state control of reproductive healthcare Natalie C....
Natalie Frank
Jun 271 min read
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