by Kelli Ballard | Apr 4, 2023 | Articles, Good Reads, Politics
While the world is focused on former President Donald Trump today (April 4) as he attends his arraignment, Chicago residents will be casting their votes to choose the Democrat candidate for mayor. The runoff between Paul Vallas, 69, and Brandon Johnson, 47, is...
by Mark Angelides | Mar 10, 2023 | Lights, Camera, Action, LN Radio Videocast Segments, LN Radio Videocasts, Opinion, Politics
Mayor Lori Lightfoot makes political history in Chicago for all the wrong reasons.
by Kelli Ballard | Mar 1, 2023 | Articles, Good Reads, Politics
After telling people not to come out and vote if they weren’t going to cast their ballots for her, Lori Lightfoot conceded defeat Tuesday night (February 28) in the 2023 Chicago mayoral election. In 2019, the Democrat was the first black woman and openly gay...
by Kirsten Brooker | Mar 16, 2022 | Articles, Education, Opinion
Chicago is considering adopting a new admissions policy for its selective enrollment schools. The changes would allow children from lower-income families and poor neighborhoods a greater chance at acceptance into these high-demand education centers. A ranking system...