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Racist Stickers Found In Lincoln Square Days After White Nationalists Attack Capitol

"As the events at the U.S. Capitol last week made clear, we must remain vigilant in reaffirming that hate has no home in our community," Ald. Matt Martin said.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

Chicago Police Union Boss Should Resign After Defending Capitol Rioters, Aldermen Say

Police union President John Catanzara downplayed the Capitol rioters' violence in an interview. He apologized after being criticized locally and nationally.

Citywide

Trump Must Be Impeached After Encouraging Coup At Capitol, Pritzker Says: ‘High Treason’

“This violence is the natural conclusion of Donald Trump’s efforts to unleash the forces of hate and divide our nation," Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement. "It must end.”

Citywide

‘This Is A Riot’: Illinois Lawmakers Shelter In Place In DC After Pro-Trump Mob Breaks Into Capitol; Pritzker Calls For Impeachment

Here's what Illinois representatives and senators are saying as Trump supporters attempt a coup in Washington, D.C.

Citywide

Here’s How Every Chicago Ward Voted In The 2020 Presidential Election

Biden won Chicago with more than 82 percent of the vote, according to unofficial election results.

Citywide

Joe Biden Wins Illinois — But He And Trump Are Locked In A Close Battle For The Presidency

Several organizations are planning Chicago rallies for Wednesday and beyond to demand the election be decided fairly.

Citywide

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Says Trump Rhetoric To Blame For Threats To Michigan Governor — And Herself

When asked about a militia plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Lightfoot said "while Donald Trump's name may not be in the charging documents, he has a measure of responsibility."

Downtown

U.S. Census Count Will End A Month Earlier Than Expected

The announcement comes as more than 40 percent of Chicagoans have yet to respond to the population count.

Downtown

Trump Announces ‘Surge’ In Federal Agents To Stop ‘Menace Of Violent Crime’ In Chicago

Agents from the FBI, DEA and other agencies will come to Chicago and join already-existing task forces, federal officials said.

Downtown

Federal Agents Coming To ‘Help Manage’ Violent Crime, But Lightfoot Insists Secret Police Action Won’t Happen

"We do not welcome dictatorship," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said. "And we do not welcome unconstitutional arrests and detainment of our residents. That is something I will not tolerate."

Downtown

Trump Can’t Send Military To Chicago, Lightfoot Says: ‘That’s Not Gonna Happen’

The mayor said Trump's comments were part of a history of him "blustering" and he was pandering to voters.

Downtown

Trump’s Done An ‘Abysmal’ Job Responding To Coronavirus And Can’t Judge Illinois, Lightfoot Says

"His meter is badly damaged because he thinks he has done a good job in this crisis, and nothing could be further from the truth," Lightfoot said.

Downtown

No, Drinking Bleach Won’t Cure Coronavirus, Chicago’s Top Doctor Says

Putting bleach and other disinfectants on or in your body can even kill you, warned Dr. Allison Arwady, head of the Chicago Department of Public Health.

Downtown

After Kushner Blames Coronavirus Failures On States, Pritzker Fires Back: ‘It’s Called The UNITED States of America’

"What the heck has the Trump administration been doing over the last three-and-a-half years?" Mayor Lori Lightfoot added.

Downtown

Trump Wants Life Back To Normal By Easter, But That ‘Does Not Make Sense At All’ For Chicago Given Pandemic, Mayor Says

"It's unfortunate we have a leader with such a large platform every day who's not careful with his messaging. Daily ... somebody has to come behind him and clean up the mess," Lightfoot said. "It's really, really damaging to our country."

Downtown

Trump Crackdown On Sanctuary Cities A ‘Crass’ Effort To Scare Immigrants Away From Census, Officials Say

"We’ve never seen a consistent attack like Donald Trump against non-white immigrants in America," Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia said.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Rod Blagojevich’s Sentence Commuted By President Donald Trump: ‘He Seems Like A Very Nice Person’

“Yes, we commuted the sentence of Rod Blagojevich,” Trump told reporters Tuesday. “He served eight years in jail, a long time."

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

Impeach Trump Rally To Be Held Downtown During Evening Commute

The rally comes one day ahead of a House of Representatives vote to impeach President Donald Trump.

Downtown

Seeing Military Helicopters Overhead In Your Neighborhood? It’s Because Trump Is Coming To Town Monday

Monday will be Trump's first visit to Chicago as president.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Feds Will ‘Review’ Jussie Smollett Case After Charges Are Dropped, Trump Says

State's Attorney Kim Foxx has defended how the case was handled.

Downtown