Sunday, January 18, 2026

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2024-democratic-national-convention
  • by david hall
Poor People's Army plans to march to 'front doors' of the DNC next week — but not ‘to cause a ruckus’

The Philadelphia-based group was granted a permit to march during the Democratic National Convention on a technicality. The city of Chicago failed to respond to the application within its own 10-day deadline.

education
  • by david hall
Chicago Teachers Union asks for mediation in CPS contract talks

CTU leaders stress this isn’t a signal a walkout is looming. Still, tensions are on the rise between the union and district leaders.

elections
  • by david hall
Republicans admit 'we got lazy' in blue Illinois — but vow at State Fair to boost GOP turnout

State Republican leaders are urging local candidates to stay the course on issues of crime, economics and corruption to help chip away at Democratic strongholds in the suburbs — and not to rely on a bump from former President Donald Trump.

music
  • by david hall
Riot Fest staying at Douglass Park, scrapping plans to move to Bridgeview's SeatGeek Stadium

In an abrupt about-face, festival organizers announced the event will remain in Chicago after all. Neighborhood residents who were eager to see the festival leave town expressed dismay on learning they'd be dealing with the noise, trash, traffic again.