24 arrests after Chicago police, protesters clash Saturday night in the Loop – WGNTV (Chicago) August 15, 2020 No Comments Two protesters were treated for injuries and 17 officers were treated for injuries, CPD said. Read More »
John Kass: The political utility of violence: BLM and what happened at Ronald McDonald House in Chicago – Chicago Tribune August 15, 2020 No Comments “While national Democrats avoid condemning BLM — silence is consent, and they don’t want to alienate the driving force for their party’s November election chances — not all local Democrats agree.” Read More »
Media coverage left some Black South Siders feeling misrepresented — again — after Englewood police shooting, underscoring yearslong feelings of distrust – Chicago Tribune August 15, 2020 1 Comment Read More »
Residents dispute property manager’s claim they’re ready to leave city as local, federal law enforcement team up to prosecute looters – ABC Chicago August 15, 2020 No Comments Read More »
Illinois’ ‘Fair Tax’ opponents seek to learn from Colorado’s 2019 vote – Chicago City Wire August 15, 2020 No Comments Read More »
When Authority Vanishes: Chicago’s leaders have surrendered to vandals. – City Journal August 15, 2020 1 Comment Read More »
Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson dies at age 84. A Republican from Chicago, ‘Big Jim’ served 4 terms. – Chicago Tribune August 15, 2020 14 Comments Read More »
Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce president cancelled for opposing “Fair Tax” – Quicktake August 15, 2020 12 Comments Blasphemy. Cancel him. Read More »