“The record is clear that Gardiner engaged in both content-based and speaker-based restrictions on his Facebook page, according to the ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman. The Court thus finds Gardiner in violation of the First Amendment.”
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Federal Judge: Ald. Jim Gardiner Violated First Amendment by Blocking Critics from Official Facebook Page
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Entering the 2024 Primary Election Season: A ‘Latino Voices’ Community Conversation
Sep 25, 2023 0 Comments
As Americans enter the primary election season, Latino voters will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the 2024 election.
Applications Open for Cook County Residents Interested in Free Home Solar Panels
Sep 25, 2023 0 Comments
Under the “Sun and Save” program, solar photovoltaic systems will be supplied and installed at no cost for income-qualified county residents.
Few Have Seen It, Even Fewer Have Played It. The Story Behind Michael Jordan’s Ultra-Private Golf Course
Sep 25, 2023 0 Comments
The Grove XXIII – a nod to his signature No. 23 jersey — is Jordan’s very own golf paradise, a private club tucked away on the outskirts of Hobe Sound, Florida. Ultra-exclusive, few have seen it, and even fewer have played it.
Historians Are Racing to Find Great Lakes Shipwrecks Before Invasive Quagga Mussels Destroy the Sites
Sep 25, 2023 0 Comments
An invasive mussel is destroying shipwrecks deep in the depths of the Great Lakes, forcing archeologists and amateur historians into a race against time to find as many sites as they can before the region loses any physical trace of its centuries-long maritime history.
Shows to See This Fall in Chicago: More Than 20 Music, Theater, Film and Art Picks Worth Celebrating
Sep 25, 2023 0 Comments
If you need a nudge to get out and enjoy what the city has to offer, here’s a starter list of more than 20 shows to know running across the Chicago area this fall.
Illinois Supreme Court Opens New Interactive Learning Center in Springfield
Displays offer insight into role of judicial branch
Sep 25, 2023 0 Comments
“We’re very excited about it,” Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis said in an interview. “It tells the story about the Illinois court system from 1818 to today.”
3 People Killed By Gunfire Over Weekend in Chicago: Police
Sep 25, 2023 0 Comments
According to Chicago Police Department data, 30 people were shot in 28 separate shooting incidents between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Flamingos in Wisconsin? Tropical Birds Visit Lake Michigan Beach in a First for the State
Sep 24, 2023 0 Comments
The American flamingos spotted Friday in Port Washington, about 25 miles north of Milwaukee, marked the first sighting of the species in Wisconsin state history.
Taylor Swift Cheers on Travis Kelce as Chicago Bears Take on Kansas City Chiefs
Sep 24, 2023 0 Comments
The singer was shown cheering on the Chiefs during the FOX Sports broadcast, dressed in a red and white team jacket during an otherwise rough outing for the Chicago Bears.
Chicago Author Wants Black Women to ‘Stop Waiting for Perfect’ – and Thrive
Sep 23, 2023 0 Comments
Perfectionism might sound like a good thing, but in practice, it can perform more like procrastination – and waiting for perfect scenarios can prevent us from getting the credit and success we deserve.
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Sept. 22, 2023 - Full Show
Sep 23, 2023 0 Comments
Chicago gets closer to having a new top cop. Helping communities find healthy food options. And how to stop waiting for perfect with the author of this week’s book club pick.
Chicago Food Pantries Report Stark Increase in Food Insecurity Amid Inflation, Decreased Federal Assistance
Sep 23, 2023 0 Comments
With inflation on the rise, and federal pandemic assistance expiring, food pantries and distributors say food insecurity across the city is spiking.
Get Your Geek on at South Side Science Festival on Sept. 30
Sep 23, 2023 0 Comments
The event brings out hundreds of University of Chicago scientists who will take over the campus offering panels, experiments and demonstrations to fascinate the whole family.
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Sept. 22, 2023 - Full Show
Sep 23, 2023 0 Comments
Is DACA in danger? A new research initiative on Latino communities. And a cumbia celebration for Hispanic Heritage month.
Chicago-Based Research Initiative Wants to Provide Data and Insight Around a Growing Latino Population
Sep 23, 2023 0 Comments
The goal of the Latino Research Initiative is to become a data hub for community groups, policy-makers and others.
With DACA Again Under Threat, Recipients and Families Express Confusion and Fear
Sep 23, 2023 0 Comments
It is expected the final decision on DACA’s future will lie in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court – that would be the third time DACA has come before the high court since it was instituted by executive order during the Obama administration in 2012.
