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"The spark that ignites the flame": Black sororities flex "collective power" for Kamala Harris
CHICAGO — Members of the Divine Nine, the collective of the nation's nine historically Black sororities and fraternities, stepped out at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week adorned in the array of bright colors and regalia that define their groups. Sigma Gamma Rho sorority sisters sported blue...
Today’s Headlines for Friday, August 23
• Mayor Johnson calls the DNC a success, hopes it will lead to more federal dollars to support the CTA (Block Club) • CBS: Fewer riders on Metra trains during this DNC week. • Man, 29, shot, leading to crash with parked cars around 4 AM in 6400 block of...
Transwestern Chicago Office Market Index: When it comes to vacancies, not all city office properties are created equal
Yes, vacancy rates are high in office properties across the country. But not all office properties are created equal, as the latest Transwestern Chicago Office Market Index proves. Transwestern’s second quarter index found that vacancy rates are far lower in larger and newer Class-A office buildings than they are in...
Boiler soccer remains undefeated at home
It may be syllabus week, also known as “silly week” for thousands of Purdue students, but it was all business for Purdue Soccer as they hosted another non conference opponent. Purdue (1-1-1) returned home Thursday night to host the Loyola Ramblers (1-0-1) for the second game of the...
Female delegates at the DNC are wearing white to honor women’s suffrage on night of Harris’ speech
CHICAGO (AP) — If you think you’re seeing a lot of women wearing white during the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, you don’t need to adjust your television set. There appeared to be a coordinated effort among female delegates and Democratic supporters as...
Emotional Doug Emhoff shows up for Jewish Democrats at DNC
CHICAGO — Doug Emhoff was verklempt. It had been less than 48 hours since his goofy, warm and well-received speech at the Democratic National Convention, and he was in a room full of Jewish Democrats cheering for him to become “First Mensch.” His wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, was soon to accept the party’s presidential...
NY’s Hochul slams Chicago-style pizza with four-word diss at DNC
Gov. Kathy Hochul gave the deep six to some deep dish. Hochul flatly turned down a chance to sample traditional deep-dish Chicago pizza at the Democratic National Convention in the Windy City, the New York Post reported. Hochul shook her head when NY1 Washington correspondent Kevin Frey asked her to...
Black-owned businesses see green at DNC vendor fair
CHICAGO (CBS) — The DNC's first vendor fair is attracting visitors from around the country and, among the many, a Black woman who's already in the history books.Nearly 90 vendors, mainly from the Chicago area, fill the booths at McCormick Place, taking advantage of this unique opportunity to sell their goods to visitors from around the country."It's been an amazing experience," said Gabriella Giselle, representing a pop-up store based in Chicago. "For us to be here and highlighted as a minority and women-owned business. And having the privilege to see to different walks of life, both political and non-political." Most vendors sell...
Two Men Wounded in Separate Shootings on Chicago's South Shore, Police Seek Leads
Two men were wounded, one critically, in a shooting that unfolded Wednesday night in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, police have reported. At around 8:30 p.m., a 20-year-old male found himself suddenly surrounded by several individuals wielding handguns while on the 7800 block of South Colfax Avenue. According to the Chicago Tribune, the assailants demanded the young man's belongings and upon shooting him in the right leg, made off with his property. The young man was later taken to UChicago Medicine where he was reported to be in stable condition.
After Arrest, Protesters Are Barred From Area Near DNC and Israeli Consulate, Raising First-Amendment Concerns
Many of those arrested around the Democratic National Convention this week were later banned from the areas near where protests took place, raising questions about potential free-speech issues. The restrictions listed on court documents order defendants to stay away from the areas in Chicago surrounding the convention through Sunday. While...
Illinois quick hits: Johnson approval low as DNC continues
Johnson approval low as DNC continues New polling on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson shows the lowest approval rating for a mayor hosting the Democratic National Convention in 40 years. According to a poll by the Illinois Policy Institute, Johnson’s approval rating is just 27%. The next closest was former New York City Mayor David Dinkins in 1992 with 29% of his constituents approving of his leadership. ...
Illinois State Champ and ‘BOTR’ IMer Izzy Beu to swim for UGA next fall (2025)
With the fastest 200 IM time of both Georgia's 2025 and 2024 recruiting classes, Beu will look to bolster UGA’s IM group with the graduation of Zoie Hartman. Current photo via Izzy Beu. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all...
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
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