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Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez blindly defends Israel at expense of truth

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Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez blindly defends Israel at expense of truth

Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez blindly defends Israel at expense of truth Once a champion of the victims of racism, defending Arab American and Muslim store owners against the discriminatory policies of former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez has since flipped, replacing morality with political exploitation, blindly defending Israel’s government violence in Gaza to…

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Roseland Ceasefire Holds First Fundraiser to Kickoff National Anti-Violence Prevention Month

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Roseland Ceasefire Holds First Fundraiser to Kickoff National Anti-Violence Prevention Month

Roseland Ceasefire Holds First Fundraiser to Kickoff National Anti-Violence Prevention Month Even though this weekend saw the murder of one person and 15 others wounded, gun violence is down overall. Just last week, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was touting the good news this year’s Memorial Day weekend saw in gun violence reduction. According to Chicago…

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Newly released novel, ‘We Won’t Go Back’ Published, addresses women’s issues

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Newly released novel, ‘We Won’t Go Back’ Published, addresses women’s issues

Newly released novel, ‘We Won’t Go Back’ Published, addresses women’s issues We Won’t Go Back, the latest novel from award-winning author Charlene Wexler, has been published by Speaking Volumes. We Won’t Go Back, the second book of Wexler’s Farewell to South Shore series, is the story of Babs, who lived a pleasant life in a northern suburb…

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Roseland Ceasefire Warns Chicago’s Homicide Numbers Could Be Victims of  Trump’s Targeted Cuts

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Roseland Ceasefire Warns Chicago’s Homicide Numbers Could Be Victims of  Trump’s Targeted Cuts

Roseland Ceasefire Warns Chicago’s Homicide Numbers Could Be Victims of  Trump’s Targeted Cuts Chicago is seeing some of its lowest homicide numbers since 1962, according to the City of Chicago. In April, 20 homicides were recorded. That brings the total number of people slain to 116, which are 35 people fewer than last year. One…

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72 years around the sun, an experience that continues to grow

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72 years around the sun, an experience that continues to grow

72 years around the sun, an experience that continues to grow Journalist and columnist Ray Hanania looks back at 72 years and the ups and downs of life from school to journalism, politics, cancer, legionnaires’ disease, standup comedy, and music By Ray Hanania 72 years around the sun today .., thank you everyone for the…

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Fourth Member of Alleged Chicago Robbery Crew Ordered Detained in Federal Custody Pending Trial 

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Fourth Member of Alleged Chicago Robbery Crew Ordered Detained in Federal Custody Pending Trial 

Fourth Member of Alleged Chicago Robbery Crew Ordered Detained in Federal Custody Pending Trial  The fourth member of a robbery crew allegedly responsible for violently robbing multiple liquor stores, convenience stores, and bars in Chicago has been ordered detained in federal custody pending trial. Xavier Harris, 26, of Chicago, conspired with his brother and two…

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After fleeing SiriusXM, I was shocked by the hate on AM Radio in Chicago

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After fleeing SiriusXM, I was shocked by the hate on AM Radio in Chicago

After fleeing SiriusXM, I was shocked by the hate on AM Radio in Chicago I was pushed into subscribing to SiriusXM when I purchased my car. But after many years, I realized I was wasting my money listening to only one or two stations and never getting enough info. Most of it is Islamophobic hate…

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Chicago Wolves Hockey skate Past Rockford Icehogs 4 to 2

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Chicago Wolves Hockey skate Past Rockford Icehogs 4 to 2

Chicago Wolves Hockey skate Past Rockford Icehogs 4 to 2 ROSEMONT, Ill.—The Chicago Wolves wrapped up a five-game homestand by downing the Rockford IceHogs 4-2 on Sunday at Allstate Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. Bradly Nadeau had two goals, Scott Morrow a goal and two assists and Nick Swaney also scored as the Wolves…

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