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Jerry Butler, Soul Legend and Former Cook County Commissioner, Dies at 85

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons They called Jerry Butler the “Iceman” for his cool, velvety voice. But the world-renowned singer, songwriter, producer, and lifelong Chicagoan embodied...

Illinois Attorney General Issues Guidance on Law Enforcement’s Role in Immigration Enforcement

Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued new guidance to Illinois law enforcement, stressing their duty to follow state laws that restrict involvement in federal immigration...

Illinois House Speaker on Budget Challenges, Trump’s Impact, and His Historic Leadership

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch discusses balancing a $3.2 billion budget deficit, the implications of Trump’s presidency for Illinois, and his journey as...

Jesse Jackson Jr. Denied Clemency as Biden Exits Presidency: A Missed Opportunity for Justice

In the final hours of his presidency, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to his family members, Gen. Mark A. Milley, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci,...

Dr. Kisha E. McCaskill Appointed as Cook County Commissioner for 5th District

In a decisive move to fill a key leadership vacancy, Dr. Kisha E. McCaskill has been appointed Cook County Commissioner for the 5th District....

Meet the new Chicago Board of Education

Chicago Public Schools' newly elected board members. (Illustration by Becky Vevea/Chalkbeat, photos by Colin Boyle and Mauricio Peña/Block Club Chicago and courtesy) This story was originally...

José ‘Cha Cha’ Jiménez, Civil Rights Leader and Young Lords Founder, Dies at 76

José “Cha Cha” Jiménez, a fierce advocate for justice and the founder of Chicago’s Young Lords, has died at age 76. His sister, Daisy...

2024 in Review, Part 1: The Stories That Shaped Chicago’s Political and Social Landscape

From L-R: Mayor Brandon Johnson, DNC Stage and Shamier Little (Photo Credits: Tacuma Roeback, DNC and USATF.org) Bizarre and unprecedented.  Those words could describe 2024, and...

Mayor Johnson’s Appointed Board Fires CPS CEO Pedro Martinez

Pedro Martinez at Friday's meeting where the appointed school board voted for his termination (Photo Credit: Tacuma Roeback).  On the Friday before Christmas, Mayor Brandon...

Mayor Johnson’s $17 Billion Budget Passes, but Challenges Loom for Chicago

Chicago City Council approves Mayor Johnson’s $17 billion spending plan with investments in youth jobs and community safety amid lingering fiscal challenges (Photo Credit:...

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