Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez delivered a scathing critique of the modern Democratic Party during an appearance on Newsmax’s “Carl Higbie Frontline” Friday, warning that the party has strayed far from its roots as a champion of the working class. Lopez expressed frustration that Democrats, like Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, are more focused on using President Donald Trump as a political scapegoat than addressing real issues plaguing cities like Chicago.
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the city of Chicago following Mayor Brandon Johnson’s public comments suggesting he based hiring decisions on race. The probe, led by the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, will examine whether these actions violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The Department of Education announced Tuesday it has launched a Title VI investigation into Chicago Public Schools (CPS) over an academic program accused of discriminating against students based on race.
A recruit at the Chicago Police Academy was arrested after crack cocaine was allegedly discovered in his pocket during a routine narcotics training exercise. The incident took place on Monday as part of a scenario meant to simulate a drug-related arrest.
Chicago has already maxed out its entire 2025 police misconduct lawsuit budget just four months into the year, with $82 million already spent—and the city still faces hundreds of pending legal claims. The financial strain is adding pressure to an already fragile city budget facing a projected $982 million deficit.
Chicago’s annual Cinco de Mayo Parade has been canceled amid growing fears within the city’s Mexican community, organizers announced Thursday. The decision comes as concern rises over stepped-up immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s administration.
A massive gathering of teenagers in downtown Chicago on Friday night led to violence, with two teens injured and a dozen people arrested, according to police.
At least four tornadoes tore through the Chicagoland area overnight as severe storms pummeled the region, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
