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Chicago Groups Sue Trump Administration Amid ICE Raids

On Sunday, January 26, 2025, the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, Organized Communities Against Deportations, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Inc., and Raise the Floor Alliance filed a petition…

Former President Barack Obama Celebrates Democratic Convention Landing In Chicago: ‘Michelle And I Are Thrilled’

Next summer, the Democratic National Convention will be held in the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois on August 19-22, 2024. “I am thrilled that Democrats will take the stage in…

Democratic Governors Call For 2024 Convention To Be Held In Chicago

Governors from across the midwest are calling for the 2024 Democratic National Convention to be held in Chicago, Illinois. Lawmakers in the midwest believe that holding the convention in the…

Music

R. Kelly Receives 20 Year Sentence In Federal Child Pornography Case

Disgraced entertainer Robert Sylvester Kelly was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of child pornography and enticement of a minor last September. Of the 20-year sentence, Judge…

Sister Jean

Sister Jean Honored with Chicago Train Stop on 103rd Birthday

The team Chaplin of the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Sister Jean is celebrating her 103rd birthday and the city of Chicago has decided to honor her. Chicago has named the train station…

Music

‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Producers Issue Statement After Singer Receives 30-Year Prison Sentence

After decades of legal bouts, accusations and callouts, singer, songwriter and producer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Kelly’s lengthy imprisonment stems from his previous convictions of…

Ravyn Lenae Shares Kaytranada Produced Single, ‘Xtasy’

Ravyn Lenae is days away from the release of her upcoming album, Hypnos. The 16-track project will include contributions from Smino, Fousheé, Mereba and Steve Lacy. Today, the Chicago native shared…

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