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The hope, the worry and the surreal that Illinois Black female Democratic delegates see in Kamala Harris’ moment
From reminders of the hurdles they’ve had to overcome to confidence in Harris’ ability to lead, these delegates describe what the Vice President’s no…
1 year, 8 months ago
Olympic triple jumper Tori Franklin got her start in the Chicago suburbs
The 2024 Olympics are getting underway today (WED) in Paris. Several of the athletes representing the U.S. are from right here in Illinois, includ…
1 year, 8 months ago
Illinois has seen over 100 tornadoes in 2024. What role does climate change play?
The National Weather Service has confirmed the Chicago and Rockford areas saw 27 tornadoes touch down last Monday alone. That brings the statewide…
1 year, 8 months ago
Where does Gov. Pritzker fit into the national picture now that Biden has dropped out?
With President Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign - Democratic Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s name is being discussed in a new light th…
1 year, 8 months ago
Springfield woman Sonya Massey was fatally shot in her home by a sheriff’s deputy
At 10 this morning, Sangamon County officials are supposed to release body camera footage of the night 36-year-old Sonya Massey was killed. Sheri…
1 year, 8 months ago
Kara Jackson makes her debut at Pitchfork
The Pitchfork Music Festival is kicking off today in Chicago’s Union Park. One of the many performers at the three-day festival will be musician a…
1 year, 8 months ago
Migrant children in Chicago are adjusting to their new lives with soccer
Migrant children in Chicago are adjusting to their new lives. Their parents know it’s been a long dangerous journey for them, sometimes crossing …
1 year, 9 months ago
Illinois Republicans are taking advice and reflecting on how they can win more elections and gain more influence statewide.
The Illinois Republican Party has not held a statewide office since Bruce Rauner was governor. Just 3 of the state’s 17 U.S Representatives are Re…
1 year, 9 months ago
Infighting Illinois Republicans unite behind Trump
Republicans in Illinois headed to their party’s national convention with the state party in disarray. Party infighting prompted their chair to res…
1 year, 9 months ago
Illinois delegates at the RNC say increased security is welcome
Some members of Illinois’ Republican delegation think the assassinaton attempt on former President Donald Trump is galvanizing his base and attractin…
1 year, 9 months ago