Sunday, January 18, 2026

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crime
  • by david hall
Phillip Mitchell, 15-year-old fatally shot in Greater Grand Crossing, always wanted to make 'one more song'

Phillip Mitchell, a 15-year-old Gary Comer College Prep student, was an “introvert” known for his good humor and even better outfits, doing Double Dutch dance at his family’s church and rapping, his main passion, according to his mom. He was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon.

politics
  • by david hall
Johnson offers fiery defense of Joe Biden as convention planners say Chicago is ready for DNC

"You can go with the person who has shown up for the people of this country, investing in cities across America, or you can go with the person who does not to believe in democracy," Johnson said.

democracy
  • by david hall
Fewer Americans feel their vote matters. Would changing our primaries help?

Legal experts offer what might seem to be a startling take, saying partisan primaries might be keeping Americans from the voting booth.

chicago
  • by david hall
Missing Chicago woman’s loved ones beg for better search in Bahamas: 'Black women matter, Black trans women matter.'

Taylor Casey's friends and family called on government officials to prioritize her case and highlighted the lack of resources often given to missing cases of people and color and LGBTQ+ people.