Pride flags featuring Star of David reportedly banned from Chicago pride parade
Was the flag ban antisemitic?
On Jun 25, 2017 by Samantha Grasso
Jamila Woods, Chance the Rapper want Chicago teens to make their next video
The project is the latest step in the rapper’s effort to draw attention to Chicago’s struggling public schools.
On May 24, 2017 by Christine Friar
Obama unveils design for $500 million presidential library
It’s way more than a library.
On May 3, 2017 by Anastassia Gliadkovskaya
Chicago PD are getting blasted on Twitter for this bust of a sad-sack, old-timey gun
The world may not be any safer.
On Apr 20, 2017 by David Covucci
Federal court rules LGBTQ workers are protected from discrimination under the Civil Rights Act
This is a landmark victory.
On Apr 5, 2017 by Ana Valens
Chance the Rapper raises $2.2 million for arts programs in Chicago public schools
He’s enlisted the help of some well-meaning friends.
On Apr 1, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz
Chance the Rapper donates $1 million to Chicago public schools
‘Do your job.’
On Mar 7, 2017 by Christine Friar
Police charge 4 with hate crime over livestreamed torture of disabled teen
Hate crime charges were filed because of the victim’s disabilities, not because of any racial motives.
On Jan 5, 2017 by Dell Cameron
People are raising money for the Chicago man tortured in Facebook Live video
The campaign launched on Reddit aims to raise $5,000.
On Jan 5, 2017 by David Covucci
Police detain 4 over alleged torture streamed on Facebook Live
The perpetrators yelled ‘f**k Trump’ while carrying out the apparent attack.
On Jan 4, 2017 by Andrew Couts
Chance the Rapper led a voter parade in Chicago
Stay woke and vote.
On Nov 8, 2016 by Audra Schroeder
‘Christian’ haunted house canceled over room depicting Pulse nightclub shooting
It was supposed to be held at a public elementary school.
On Oct 31, 2016 by Jaya Saxena
CIA-backed surveillance software was marketed to public schools
High school students in Illinois were monitored for a year using Geofeedia’s platform.
On Oct 18, 2016 by Dell Cameron
Chicago passes new regulations for Uber and Lyft
Will they leave Chicago next?
On Jun 23, 2016 by Kristen Hubby
Chicago man’s Facebook Live feed allegedly captures his own shooting
Facebook Live hits a tragic first.
On Apr 2, 2016 by April Siese
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