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Let’s get the inevitable over with.

In a Brandon Johnson administration, the CTU would exercise untrammeled power.

A post mortem on Lori Lightfoot’s one term in office.

A business guy does “win/loss” analysis for why he left Chicago starting with a decline of the lakefront.

Chicago's election framework needs some fixes, not a wholesale change.

Chicago property owners do play by the rules.

Chicago needs to move forward.

Chicago faces a stark choice between candidates who can promote safety and radical activists who will foster mayhem.

A look at our common humanity.

The exoneration movement penetrates police training.

Beverly, Mount Greenwood, and Morgan Park deserve an alderman better attuned to the needs of residents.

Chicago’s anti-police movement looks to notch another victory over police.

Save Lori!

Mayor Lori Lightfoot holds a clearance sale.

A vision for Chicago.

Alderman Ramirez-Rosa's ideological vision conflicts with the American way.

Lori Lightfoot puts on her big boy pants and mans up for her toughest fight yet.

Neighborhood security details pick up as family infighting rises for those without immediate plans to leave.

The Windy City has enough problems.

Chicago City Council embraces bizarre claims of radical journalism group.

NAISS and NAMBLA to partner with “progressive” school in Chicago.

With an obedient media protecting the most corrupt elected official in the country, Chicago and Illinois are now doomed.

Francis Parker updates a classic, the preppy handbook, for the modern private school era.

Alderman is depriving the 35th Ward of its vitality.

What $40K per year gets your children in the Windy City.

The new law is as dangerous as criminals themselves.

Looting a special TIF district to pay for equity.

A rare bright spot in Chicago journalism emerged.

Competitively bidding out city services would best serve Chicago residents.

After shameless coverage, CBS, Dave Savini, every institution in the city failed officer who almost gave her life in service to Chicago.

Fearful of backlash from anti-police activists, Ghian Foreman bungles key decision.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot got exactly what she wished for.

Activist media gets a cash infusion, Eric Zorn targets CWB Chicago.

A step toward the state taking over private property, HB 2775 will only hurt those in the greatest need of affordable housing.

WGN’s Andrew Schroedter jumps on the Kim Foxx bandwagon.

Si Se, Puede!

CPS preaches pronouns and the 72 genders, as Chicago kids make non-binary ninja jokes.

CPS shared a welcome letter with parents but neglected to share that all kids will have an opportunity to learn radical gender ideology and Critical Race Theory.

New CDC guidelines for COVID-19 bolsters officers who rejected Chicago's mandates.

‍A failed pitch highlights the inability to recruit new officers in Chicago.

Assert yourself, Alderman O'Shea.

As rioters get a pass from Kim Foxx, Chicago hands down ludicrous penalties for officers who were victims of 2020 ambushes

It's not just large corporations leaving the Windy City.

Northside alderperson to challenge ME? Nah!

For top prosecutor and a club of reporters at the Chicago Tribune, one hand seems to wash the other.

A critique of Mayor Lightfoot’s “We Will Chicago.”

The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is on life support.

James Murphy ends 25-year career with immense frustration.

Was there any doubt murders, police suicides, car jackings and chaos would follow Special Monitor Maggie Hickey’s appointment to oversee Chicago police?

Chicago is stuck with Foxx until she is no longer protected.

Chicago mayor crosses the pond: UK Dispatch.

Contrary to orthodox history, the violent radicals of the 1960s never went away. They burrowed deeper into the Democratic Party in cities like Chicago.

Everything is going according to plan for Kim Foxx.

Mayor Lightfoot ignored hedge fund manager's pleas for reconciliation.

A “Fake News, White Supremacist Holiday.”

Once again, allegations raise the question: Who does Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx work for?

Under Lightfoot, Chicago is stumbling through the darkness.

Chicago releases city holiday calendar for 2023.

It’s time to end the Lindsey LaPointe comedy act.

Chicago media bringing the war back home after California prosecutor's recall.

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, who let Howard Morgan out of jail for shooting three cops, now wants to run for mayor of Chicago.

Alderman Michele Smith’s proposal to reform City Council will hardly usher in a golden age of ethics in Chicago politics.

Fate of CPD Officers Coughlin and Torres reveal why the Tyshon Brownlees of Chicago run free.

Academic excellence, greater diversity and value exists across the border in Indiana.

Teacher and former DEI head at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School Johanna Thompson continues abusive taunts as religion takes a back seat to progressive ideology and bullying of students.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s “call to arms” on social media goes without rebuke.

Returning CORE to power at the Chicago Teachers Union will deepen CTU's descent into radicalism.

Attorney launches broadsides against Illinois Attorney General and Cook County prosecutor over exoneration of convicted police killer Jackie Wilson.

Midget wrestling in Hobart.

The Cook County prosecutor and the bomb throwers.

A modest proposal to finance vote buying.

Fake Lori goes to school on Willie Wilson’s gas programs on the South and West Sides.

Did the demise of American media start in Chicago’s pretentious alternative press?

Cook County State’s Attorney can never leave well enough alone.

New CPS proposal will further peck away at Select Enrollment admissions standards in the 2023-2024 school year to further “equity.”

By all means, Governor Pritzker, let’s look at everything that “has occurred” in the exoneration industry's takeover of the governor's office.

The contrasts separating Mayor Lightfoot and Alderman Lopez are stark.

The Chicago City Council was once an ideas shop. Today, it's a theatrical stage.

"All great changes are proceeded by chaos" - Deepak Chopra.

The size of Mayor Lightfoot’s “Command Post” comes under scrutiny.

The differing treatment of Foxx and Lightfoot by Chicago media is telling.

Chicago's 6th Ward alderman abhors capitalism, unless it’s crony capitalism.

Lori Lightfoot’s appearance at Management Conference triggers cognitive dissonance.

A marriage made in progressive heaven, former Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Hinkel joins the Better Government Association.

Mayor defends the size of her Columbus.

The haters start piling on Team Lori.

It’s time to put the brakes on shakedown settlements in Chicago.

An affront to the people’s revolution, blue and yellow flags popping up across Chicago.

Institution sends e-mail to lapsed member, denying it fired docents in the spirit of equity.

With Jackie Wilson’s path to freedom through Torture Commission under fire in federal court, should Kim Foxx be prosecuting him on charges of beating woman?

With vote of support for scandal-ridden head of police oversight agency, Aldermen Osterman and Smith ensure decline of their wards and Chicago.

Though Chicago’s biased media reliably reported on Jackie Wilson’s journey to freedom, it ignored his recent arrest.

CORE’s shadowy past should cast doubt its next slating will be a democratic exercise.

Barring a miracle, it looks as if Cook County is stuck with Tom Dart for another term.

Who do Tribune journalists Megan Crepeau and Jason Meisner really work for?

With Mayor Lightfoot on the ropes, will the Republican Party or Chicago's GOP donors influence the 2023 mayoral election?

Progressive laws, policies certain to create a hellish summer for Chicago’s black communities.

Much is at stake for Sharkey, Davis Gates in May CTU elections.

Chicago’s anti-police movement looks to notch another victory over police.

It was not a good year for the press in the Windy City.

South Side officer Michelle Murphy gets last word after 10-year betrayal by every institution in Chicago.

Chicago City Council embraces bizarre claims of radical journalism group.

With an obedient media protecting the most corrupt elected official in the country, Chicago and Illinois are now doomed.

Shocking about face on behalf of two men accused of double murder could be the worst corruption under Foxx.

A rare bright spot in Chicago journalism emerged.

After shameless coverage, CBS, Dave Savini, every institution in the city failed officer who almost gave her life in service to Chicago.

Activist media gets a cash infusion, Eric Zorn targets CWB Chicago.

WGN’s Andrew Schroedter jumps on the Kim Foxx bandwagon.

As rioters get a pass from Kim Foxx, Chicago hands down ludicrous penalties for officers who were victims of 2020 ambushes

For top prosecutor and a club of reporters at the Chicago Tribune, one hand seems to wash the other.

Once again, allegations raise the question: Who does Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx work for?

Chicago media bringing the war back home after California prosecutor's recall.

Fate of CPD Officers Coughlin and Torres reveal why the Tyshon Brownlees of Chicago run free.

Attorney launches broadsides against Illinois Attorney General and Cook County prosecutor over exoneration of convicted police killer Jackie Wilson.

The Cook County prosecutor and the bomb throwers.

A modest proposal to finance vote buying.

Did the demise of American media start in Chicago’s pretentious alternative press?

By all means, Governor Pritzker, let’s look at everything that “has occurred” in the exoneration industry's takeover of the governor's office.

The size of Mayor Lightfoot’s “Command Post” comes under scrutiny.

A marriage made in progressive heaven, former Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Hinkel joins the Better Government Association.

With Jackie Wilson’s path to freedom through Torture Commission under fire in federal court, should Kim Foxx be prosecuting him on charges of beating woman?

Though Chicago’s biased media reliably reported on Jackie Wilson’s journey to freedom, it ignored his recent arrest.

Who do Tribune journalists Megan Crepeau and Jason Meisner really work for?

Progressive laws, policies certain to create a hellish summer for Chicago’s black communities.

Chicago an example of how crucial stories alleging misconduct against young women can be buried?

As Chicago explodes in violence, Chicago’s media continues to spoon feed residents pure fantasy.

Hyper local social media site Nextdoor censors Chicago users on education, crime, and political commentary.

How a broken door transformed into a seismic event and a seven-figure settlement.

Let's hold off on popping open the bubbly and swinging from the chandeliers.

Does delayed ruling in fatal police shooting indicate another scandal is brewing at COPA?

It's time for the 43rd Ward Alderwoman to take a moment for introspection.

The death of the political interview.

The worst has yet to come.

Progressive madness engulfs Jefferson Park.

A disgraced media tries to keep its doomed narratives alive.

The Chicago Sun-Times advances Progressive disarmament.

WGN’s Ben Bradley serves as press secretary and reporter during webinar on crime in Cook County.

Walter Jones lived up to highest standards under immense pressure in key murder case.

Courts defying city's, state's politically motivated police reform entities greeted with media silence.

Attorney challenges legitimacy of state commission that paved way for release of Jackie Wilson for his role in 1982 murder of two Chicago police officers.

Chaos reigns in Cook County prosecutor’s office.

Despite problems, Matt Rosenberg's book asserts there is a glimmer of hope for the Windy City.

To overcome a final legal hurdle, Jackie Wilson's lawsuit requires support from activist journalists like Megan Crepeau ‍ ‍

Silence on destructive behavior and the bullying of city employees into compliance.

Chicago Tribune’s Jason Meisner heads up activist media seemingly aimed at poisoning the jury pool.

Rulings by Judge James Obbish becoming more and more suspicious.

Matthew Hendrickson's article on Cook County prosecutors facing off with police in Serenity Broughton murder case leaves many unanswered questions.

Well-known opinion columnist virtue signals his disgust.

Area 5 commander sets record straight on murder investigation, rebukes Kim Foxx, Sun-Times coverage of case.

Will new leadership at the Tribune plot a new tack or stick with a failing strategy?

Cuomo’s release of Weather Underground member David Gilbert reveals radicalized Democratic Party.

Despite outpouring of grief for slain officer, some wounds persist and may be beyond healing.

Despite slaughter of the innocent, Chicago’s unified progressives hold the party line.

Chicago police officers are all alone.

That's an excess of misconceptions Kim.

Conflicts between federal court cases and stories peddled by Tribune reporter Greg Pratt explain why so few trust media.

“The choice for Chicago lies between freedom and happiness and for Northsiders, happiness is better.”

The first of many?

Brownie: You're doing a heck of a job.

Can Rogers Park Survive Maria Hadden?

Women, children fodder for the militant anti-police movement?

SCC cleans out the memory backlog.

Mismanaging the Chicago Police Department.

Eric Zorn, Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune’s coverage of murder and rape case challenged in federal court, again.

Shareholders' vote places Tribune's future in Alden's hands.

The Tribune perfected the model of agenda journalism.

Chicago needs bold and principled leadership.

The Windy City’s liberal media had a tale to tell about a fake anti-Asian hate crime.

Chicago cops cannot win.

Chicago Contrarian’s Marty Preib appears on Fox Nation’s Tucker Carlson Originals.

Alderman Sigcho-Lopez’s hijinks at police station a national embarrassment.

Administrators of popular Chicago blog emerge to deliver some great thoughts and observations.

Mayor leaves police, city attorneys at the mercy of smear merchants.

Adam Toledo shooting is likely legitimate, but Chicago media has overcome more obvious truths.

Reporting on Shooting of 13-year-old follows tired, baseless script.

As the future of the paper remains uncertain, a window of opportunity for atonement by Tribune reporters is closing.

Brown and Carter seek numbers crunching as replacement for vigilant policing.

Unapologetic reporter Gregory Pratt maintains attacks on columnist John Kass.

Elected officials cringe before blowhard newsreader Dave Savini.

Like his predecessors, Pritzker sells out his office to radical overlords.

Few will miss the Tribune's biased reporting.

Review of records finds COPA hasn’t notified prosecutors of false allegations in the last three years.

Hint: Mayor Lightfoot and the city will need to think long and hard about business retention strategies.

Is Chicago's corrupt media ruling Mayor Lightfoot as it did Rahm Emanuel?

Administrators of popular blog explain decision to shutter website.

Is Tom Dart's Sheriff's Office responsible for warrant served on wrong house?

Hearing in the Chicago City Council began badly and ended as a nightmare.

Media influence drives honest man from public office to keep anti-police narrative alive.

Tribune columnist Eric Zorn’s name surfaces yet again.

Judges' rulings poke holes in Foxx's treasured exonerations, expose media bias.

So much for constitutional policing.

Chicago provides progressives with model to pursue President Trump on baseless charges.

Tribune columnist Eric Zorn attacks reek of desperation.

Highly respected by her peers, Chicago media waged unfair war on legendary jurist.

New legal motions contend Foxx prosecutors bowed to Tribune pressure in anti-police claims.

Media Silence Deafening, and Condemning.

Man released on murder conviction by Foxx arrested for home invasion, kidnapping.

Journalist contributed to the demise of journalism.

As corporate executives are named in expanded suit, violations of state law and school policy appear “clear cut” in case against school.

NAISS and NAMBLA to partner with “progressive” school in Chicago.

Francis Parker updates a classic, the preppy handbook, for the modern private school era.

What $40K per year gets your children in the Windy City.

Depravity, “rules for thee and not for me” and bullying culture appear systemic at Chicago’s most elite private school.

CPS preaches pronouns and the 72 genders, as Chicago kids make non-binary ninja jokes.

CPS shared a welcome letter with parents but neglected to share that all kids will have an opportunity to learn radical gender ideology and Critical Race Theory.

After embracing progressive ideology, Chicago private school suffers 23 percent drop in enrollment.

Academic excellence, greater diversity and value exists across the border in Indiana.

Teacher and former DEI head at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School Johanna Thompson continues abusive taunts as religion takes a back seat to progressive ideology and bullying of students.

Returning CORE to power at the Chicago Teachers Union will deepen CTU's descent into radicalism.

Identity politics, selective bullying enforcement and DEI-based anti-Semitism may be to blame for the lack of response to a child’s pleas for help.

New CPS proposal will further peck away at Select Enrollment admissions standards in the 2023-2024 school year to further “equity.”

CORE’s shadowy past should cast doubt its next slating will be a democratic exercise.

Much is at stake for Sharkey, Davis Gates in May CTU elections.

Chicago Contrarian analysis links rising violent crime with the Chicago Teachers Union.

Progressive litmus test rattles elite Chicago school admissions

Making it impossible to fail in Chicago Public Schools.

Are you now or have you ever been against Critical Race Theory?

Racism in schools: From the Virginia governor’s election to Latin and Francis Parker.

Can Chicago's Catholic schools be saved from extinction?

Despite problems, Matt Rosenberg's book asserts there is a glimmer of hope for the Windy City.

Progressive politics is the new religion at a “Chicagoland Jewish institution.”

A recall election is the emergency break Chicago requires.

Chicago must stop the bleed, stabilize itself and implement a growth strategy.

The CTU is living its dream.

As critical race theory makes inroads, Chicago schools condone bigotry by progressive educators.

The face of failure.

The CTU has hijacked education and CPS has allowed it to happen.

Parents’ experience showcases lessons on addressing harassment which are relevant nationwide.

It's not white flight. It's more complex than the last time and it's just beginning.

Does the CPS verify residency?

A win for the CTU is always a loss for Chicago public school students.

Non-partisanship is DOA (dead on arrival) at Chicago schools.

University of Illinois at Chicago research fails to analyze and interpret basic statistical data.

Up for reappointment, Cook County Public Defender embraces corrosive immigration policies.

The free exchange of ideas in schools is a relic of a bygone era.

The CTU plays the race, sexism cards and loses.

Pure coincidence, right? Hardly.

Pupils need to lift themselves from their own predicaments.

The Chicago Teachers Union focuses on everything but teaching and learning.

The line between CTU member and political activist has become shadowy.

Journalism as history exposes the goal of education in the CPS is Left-wing indoctrination.

Perhaps a return to pen and paper should be considered.

Chicago should sing on news of the expansion of vocational training to the CPS.

But it was done for the kids!

What should sound alarms and force a resignation is just another ordinary day in the organized chaos of the CPS.

As corporate executives are named in expanded suit, violations of state law and school policy appear “clear cut” in case against school.

A business guy does “win/loss” analysis for why he left Chicago starting with a decline of the lakefront.

Chicago property owners do play by the rules.

Chicago faces a stark choice between candidates who can promote safety and radical activists who will foster mayhem.

A look at our common humanity.

Beverly, Mount Greenwood, and Morgan Park deserve an alderman better attuned to the needs of residents.

Chicago’s anti-police movement looks to notch another victory over police.

A vision for Chicago.

Alderman Ramirez-Rosa's ideological vision conflicts with the American way.

Neighborhood security details pick up as family infighting rises for those without immediate plans to leave.

The Windy City has enough problems.

Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa is entrenched in the anti-police society.

Alderman is depriving the 35th Ward of its vitality.

Looting a special TIF district to pay for equity.

A step toward the state taking over private property, HB 2775 will only hurt those in the greatest need of affordable housing.

Assert yourself, Alderman O'Shea.

After embracing progressive ideology, Chicago private school suffers 23 percent drop in enrollment.

Beverly, Mount Greenwood neighborhoods fight for Danny Golden.

It’s time to end the Lindsey LaPointe comedy act.

Teacher and former DEI head at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School Johanna Thompson continues abusive taunts as religion takes a back seat to progressive ideology and bullying of students.

Returning CORE to power at the Chicago Teachers Union will deepen CTU's descent into radicalism.

Midget wrestling in Hobart.

Identity politics, selective bullying enforcement and DEI-based anti-Semitism may be to blame for the lack of response to a child’s pleas for help.

It’s time to put the brakes on shakedown settlements in Chicago.

Institution sends e-mail to lapsed member, denying it fired docents in the spirit of equity.

With vote of support for scandal-ridden head of police oversight agency, Aldermen Osterman and Smith ensure decline of their wards and Chicago.

Emergent social norms and polycentric governance strengthen civility.

Did you say charter city?

Wishes for a Chicago family to reunite with the grandparents.

Hyper local social media site Nextdoor censors Chicago users on education, crime, and political commentary.

Few aldermen are as disconnected from constituents or reality than Democratic Socialist Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez.

Let's hold off on popping open the bubbly and swinging from the chandeliers.

It's time for the 43rd Ward Alderwoman to take a moment for introspection.

The worst has yet to come.

Progressive madness engulfs Jefferson Park.

Racism in schools: From the Virginia governor’s election to Latin and Francis Parker.

Can Chicago's Catholic schools be saved from extinction?

Families and retirees are leaving Chicago with empty, unlisted homes behind.

Despite problems, Matt Rosenberg's book asserts there is a glimmer of hope for the Windy City.

Progressive politics is the new religion at a “Chicagoland Jewish institution.”

A recall election is the emergency break Chicago requires.

Chicago police officers are all alone.

As critical race theory makes inroads, Chicago schools condone bigotry by progressive educators.

David Brown's damn statistics and Eric Carter's stolen valor.

Can Rogers Park Survive Maria Hadden?

Mismanaging the Chicago Police Department.

What if Officers already have?

Is crime app Kim Foxx’s worst nightmare?

Alderman Sigcho-Lopez’s hijinks at police station a national embarrassment.

The CTU has hijacked education and CPS has allowed it to happen.

It's time for Chicago to re-think urban planning.

It's not white flight. It's more complex than the last time and it's just beginning.

Who is Saint Patrick and why is he celebrated in Chicago?

Does the CPS verify residency?

Lawsuit exposes fumbled safety plan.

Administrators of popular blog explain decision to shutter website.

Lawmakers giving away the store at the expense of taxpayers.

A business guy does “win/loss” analysis for why he left Chicago starting with a decline of the lakefront.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot holds a clearance sale.

Alderman is depriving the 35th Ward of its vitality.

Looting a special TIF district to pay for equity.

Chicago area executives shun downtown as violent crime climbs 37 percent year-over-year.

It's not just large corporations leaving the Windy City.

A critique of Mayor Lightfoot’s “We Will Chicago.”

Mayor Lightfoot ignored hedge fund manager's pleas for reconciliation.

Chicago's 6th Ward alderman abhors capitalism, unless it’s crony capitalism.

Lori Lightfoot’s appearance at Management Conference triggers cognitive dissonance.

It’s time to put the brakes on shakedown settlements in Chicago.

With vote of support for scandal-ridden head of police oversight agency, Aldermen Osterman and Smith ensure decline of their wards and Chicago.

Northside business executives plot their strategies for escape and evasion in 2022.

Few aldermen are as disconnected from constituents or reality than Democratic Socialist Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez.

Though noble, UBI is part of a problem rather than a solution.

Families and retirees are leaving Chicago with empty, unlisted homes behind.

Silence on destructive behavior and the bullying of city employees into compliance.

A recall election is the emergency break Chicago requires.

Chicago must stop the bleed, stabilize itself and implement a growth strategy.

“Being the mayor of the third largest city in the country, that's humbling, but it also gives me incredible hope.”

What will fill McCormick Place's space?

Changing office routines and crime are two of the major headwinds for the commercial real estate market in Chicago, even with fully lifted state and city restrictions.

Evolving civility: an opportunity to contribute to the global challenge of building better cities, right here in Chicago.

It's not white flight. It's more complex than the last time and it's just beginning.

Executives are worried about the legality and business impacts of “woke” discrimination in hiring and promotion.