Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been criticized as “racist” — even as a Black woman — and she’s been called “notoriously thin-skinned” but she remains determined to leave a legacy far beyond her time in office.
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What to Know About DACA Being Ruled Illegal
A federal judge in Texas on Friday ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is unlawful. For now, however, those currently in the DACA program will be allowed to stay in it. Here’s a breakdown of what the decision means.
Lyft is Bringing Back a Version of Shared Rides
Shared rides were a key part of how the founders of Uber and Lyft envisioned disrupting transportation. Back in 2014, the companies raced each other to be first to announce their carpooling options. Then the pandemic hit, and the companies swiftly suspended their shared offerings.
Illinois Becomes First State to Require Asian American History to be Taught in Public Schools
In the midst of a right-wing attack on creating a more inclusive education in the U.S., Illinois just became the first state to require Asian American history to be taught in public schools.
Delta Variant Now Makes Up More Than Half of Coronavirus Cases in US, CDC Says
The delta variant, a more transmissible and possibly more dangerous strain of coronavirus, now makes up more than half of all new COVID-19 infections in the U.S., according to estimates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More Than 230 People Fatally Shot in Shootings Over 4th of July Weekend in US
In Chicago, 100 people were shot and 18 people were killed from 6 p.m. Friday to 11:59 p.m. Monday, according to the Chicago Police Department. There were 69 shooting incidents during that period, police said.
Tyson Recalls 8.5 Million Pounds of Chicken Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Tyson Foods Inc. is recalling nearly 8.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products because they may be contaminated with Listeria, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Saturday.
4 People Shot in Chicago Drive-By Shooting as City Grapples With Violent Weekend
Chicago’s “challenging” holiday weekend turned more violent overnight after four people were shot in a drive-by shooting.
With the More Contagious Delta Variant, Some Officials Are Issuing New Mask Guidance
The more transmissible delta variant is expected to become the dominant coronavirus strain in the U.S., the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. And with half the U.S. still not fully vaccinated, doctors say it could cause a resurgence of COVID-19 in the fall.
Some Fully Vaccinated People May Still Get Sick if Exposed to Variants, CDC Warns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the agency is tracking the Delta coronavirus variant, among others — and warned that there is a small chance a fully vaccinated person could still get infected if they’re exposed.
Chicago is Throwing its ‘Whole Government’ at Summer Violence
Through mid-June, the city has recorded more than a 30% increase in murders compared to 2019, and a nearly 60% jump over the same period when it came to shootings, according to data released by the Chicago Police Department.
Most Major Metropolitan Areas Have Become More Racially Segregated, Study Shows
Some of the nation’s largest metropolitan regions have become increasingly segregated in the last 30 years, underscoring racial inequalities that have led to poorer life outcomes in Black and brown neighborhoods, according to a study released Monday.
An Estimated 2,600 Latinos Were Killed by Police or in Custody in Past 6 Years, Preliminary Report Says
A report released last week indicates that deaths of people of color are severely undercounted and much more needs to be done to produce an accurate database that collects ethnicity information.
Violence in Texas, Georgia and Illinois Brings Number of US Mass Shootings to 270 So Far This Year
As the nation marks the fifth anniversary of the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando on Saturday, it has a staggering and grim new statistic to contend with for 2021.
2 Chicago Police Officers, Suspect Shot on City’s West Side
Two Chicago police officers were shot on the West Side of the city Sunday morning and have been released from the hospital, and the suspected gunman was also shot, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Heart Disease, Fentanyl Contributed to George Floyd’s Death But Were Not Main Cause, Medical Examiner Says
Hennepin County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker’s testimony could be crucial, as Baker ruled Floyd’s death last May a homicide and identified the cause as “cardiopulmonary arrest” that occurred during “law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression.”
Illinois Bar Opening Event Linked to 46 COVID-19 Cases, a School Closure and Hospitalization: CDC Report
A rural Illinois bar opening event in February was linked to a COVID-19 outbreak of at least 46 cases, a school closure and the hospitalization of a long-term care facility resident, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.
Baltimore Will No Longer Prosecute Drug Possession, Prostitution and Other Low-Level Offenses
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby says the city will no longer prosecute for prostitution, drug possession and other low-level offenses.
Durbin: ‘I Think I’m Close’ to Getting Senate Votes Needed to Advance DREAM Act
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin said Sunday that he thinks he is “close” to securing the Republican votes needed to overcome a Senate filibuster to advance a key immigration measure that would provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children.
Biden Condemns ‘Skyrocketing’ Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans in Wake of Deadly Shooting
President Joe Biden on Friday condemned rising hate crimes against Asian Americans in the wake of the mass shooting in the Atlanta area that left eight people dead, including six women of Asian descent.
Trump Urges Americans to Get COVID-19 Vaccine: ‘I Would Recommend It’
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Americans to get vaccinated to help curb the COVID-19 pandemic, calling it “safe” and “something that works.”
Back to School: How You Can Support Students and Teachers During the Pandemic
After a year of online or hybrid learning, educators continue to juggle a variety of roles — including providing tech support to some students — all while trying to keep safe from coronavirus. Meanwhile, on the other side of the screen, some students and their families have struggled to keep up.
Millions are Under Winter Storm Advisories as Blizzards and Heavy Rain Move Across the US
Snow through central portions of the US is expected to ramp up Saturday, but likely won’t reach its peak until Sunday. Flood alerts are also a big concern for this system in the Midwest. With some rivers nearing flood stage, the anticipated heavy rain could take the rivers to dangerous levels.
Chicago Surprises the City with Green River for St. Patrick’s Day After Saying Event was Canceled
Even with the second straight year of no parades in honor of the Irish inspired holiday, at least one Chicago tradition broke through.
Kinzinger is on a Mission to Save the Republican Party. The Question is Whether the Party Wants Saving
As he settles into his role as one of the fiercest Republican critics of former President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger is embracing the political risks he’s facing by openly confronting Trump and his loyal base of supporters. It’s the latest front in the simmering GOP civil war that threatens to divide the party.
Some Children’s Hospitals See a Surge in Rare COVID-19 Complication MIS-C
In an update released Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there have been 2,617 MIS-C cases in the United States before March 1, and 33 children have died. That’s up from early February, when 2,060 cases and 30 deaths had been reported.
