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How Chicago’s churches respond to federal threats
Chicago’s Black faith leaders are urging calm, vigilance, and solidarity as the city braces for a possible federal crackdown on immigration and talk of National Guard troops patrolling its streets. On Sunday at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in West Garfield Park, the Rev. Marshall Hatch urged worshippers to prepare for uncertainty. “You need…
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Trump issues ‘Apocalypse’ threat to Chicago; Pritzker calls him a ‘wannabe dictator’
President Donald Trump’s weekend social media post reignited his campaign of threats...
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Trump defies local opposition, vows to deploy federal troops in Chicago and Baltimore
President Donald Trump has vowed to expand federal law enforcement operations into Chicago...
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Chicago pushes back as Trump threatens to send National Guard
President Donald Trump’s latest threat to dispatch National Guard troops to Chicago has...
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As Trump decries ‘lawless’ cities, Black mayors showcase crime reduction successes
President Donald Trump’s declaration that Washington, D.C., is a “crime-ridden wasteland” has drawn sharp pushback from Black mayors across the country, who say the president is distorting...
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Illinois judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit targeting Chicago’s sanctuary policies
A federal judge in Illinois on Friday threw out a Trump administration lawsuit challenging Chicago’s sanctuary city protections, handing a legal victory to city officials who argue local immigration...
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“Good Trouble Lives On” – Nationwide protests honor John Lewis, challenge Trump’s policies
President Donald Trump’s policies have sparked protests in over 1,600 cities, where activists will take to the streets Thursday for a national day of action called “Good Trouble Lives On.”...
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Chicago Teachers Union president Davis Gates says children belong to the school system
Stacy Davis Gates, the President of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) has suggested that children belong to them while speaking at the City Club of Chicago. “Baldwin says the children are always ours....
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Mayor Brandon Johnson tags DOGE cuts as ‘act of war,’ draws parallels between Trump’s policies and Nazi Germany
During a recent press conference, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a scathing rebuke of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump administration initiative, accusing it and the broader...
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Mayor’s praise for Black hires sparks federal probe into Chicago’s hiring practices
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a civil rights inquiry into the city of Chicago’s hiring practices, following remarks made by Mayor Brandon Johnson that drew swift public scrutiny. The...
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Black Celebrities Leading the Charge in America’s Food Industry
Lots of Black celebrities in the United States are making their mark in the food industry, launching and investing in businesses that range from fast-food franchises to fine dining establishments and packaged...
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Lil Durk sets 2025 record for most RIAA certifications in Hip-Hop
Chicago rapper Lil Durk has made history in 2025 by becoming the Hip-Hop artist with the most Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certifications. Only a few hours before Durk released his...
