Activists Call for Gaza Ceasefire in SF, LA, Chicago & NYC Black Friday Protests
Bay Area youths lead Black Friday protest for Gaza peace that stretched from City Hall to Union Square. Similar protests took place in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and beyond.
Church Shells Out $2M in Ex-Catholic High School Principal/Reverend's Providence Abuse Scandal
The Augustinians and Providence Catholic High School have agreed to a $2 million settlement related to allegations of sexual abuse against former principal Rev. Richard McGrath, with no admission of wrongdoing.
Mayor Johnson Cans Cops for Civilians in a Bold $2B Budget Reboot
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reallocated funds in the city's police budget, cutting vacant officer positions and substituting them with civilian roles, trimming expenditures while reimagining the force to meet federal reform goals.
Illinois 'Marijuana Moms' Battle McHenry County 'Prosecutor Dad' over Weed Warning Labels
Illinois' 'Marijuana Moms,' including State Reps. Kelly Cassidy and Jehan Gordon-Booth, are confronting McHenry County State's Attorney Patrick Kenneally's initiative to mandate health warning labels on cannabis products, sparking a heated debate.












