Q&A with Jonathan L. Jackson – Candidate for Congressional 1st District
byJonathan L. Jackson is the middle son of Reverend Jesse Jackson and Dr. Jacqueline Jackson. He says, “the very fiber of my DNA is…
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Q&A with Jonathan T. Swain – Candidate for Congress 1st District
byJonathan T. Swain is a candidate for Congress in the 1st Congressional District. Jonathan attended Duke University, is a member of the Kappa Alpha…
Casinos in Chicago
byCasinos are coming to Chicago, but where exactly is the question. On April 6, 7, and 8, casino bidders had the opportunity to present…
Q&A – Alderman David Moore – Candidate for Illinois Secretary of State
byAlderman David Moore has been a member of the City Council representing the 17th ward since May 18, 2015. He sits on nine city…
The Day Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Made History!
byApril 8, 2022, was a historic day. It was the day that the Senate of the United States confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to…
Who is Chicago’s Next Mayor?
byOn February 28, 2023, Chicago will elect a new mayor. Is it time for new leadership? Will the voters decide? The political pundits have…
The Russians are Here Threatening Democracy
byThe Russians are coming; the Russians are here in real-time. We saw President Vladimir Putin on the news with speculation on his medical condition….
James Hunt: He’s Why CPD Can Never Be Trusted…
byI have long been highly suspecting of police departments and their untrusted officers. Do I appreciate the jobs of police officers? As much as…
A Casino Will Change a Chicago Community…
byAs we mount 2022, we should pay attention to the business of a casino coming to the city. Surely it will be a game-changer…
Q&A with Alderman Pat Dowell
byWith extensive experience in community development and civic engagement, Pat Dowell was elected Alderman of the 3rd Ward of Chicago in 2007. Previously, she…
Stability, Civility & Fragility…
byIt’s personal. The violence and the chaos, the shouting and the crying, whether on Chicago streets or D.C.’s Capitol Hill, is not just the…
Welcome to 2022- Happy New Year!
byHappy New Year. Welcome to 2022. We approach a new year with enthusiasm and caution. Changes will come, but it does not mean progress….