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Missouri coach and Chicago native Dennis Gates named USA Today SEC Coach of Year

By Sam Jackson | Apr 6, 2023

The University of Missouri head basketball coach, a Chicago native, was named Southeastern Conference (SEC) coach of the year on March 6, after guiding the Tigers to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Daniels won't run for senate in Indiana, saying it's difficult for 'any one person to get something meaningful done'

By Sam Jackson | Apr 6, 2023

Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has ruled out a possible run for the U.S. Senate in 2024, saying that he doesn't want to use up what he said might be his "last eight useful years" in Washington, where he feels it's hard to make a difference.

Chicago radio host Proft on Jan. 6 security footage: Tucker Carlson 'addressed it all'

By Sam Jackson | Mar 30, 2023

Dan Proft, host of the "Chicago's Morning Answer" radio show, discussed new footage released by Tucker Carlson on the March 8 episode of the show.

Lavin: city needs 'a mayor who will support and not hinder or defund the police'

By Sam Jackson | Mar 28, 2023

Four of Chicago’s leading business groups have endorsed Paul Vallas over rival Brandon Johnson in the April 4 runoff election for mayor.

Huff promotes new book 'The Truth About Wuhan: How I Uncovered the Biggest Lie in History' on AM 560

By Sam Jackson | Mar 9, 2023

Andrew Huff, epidemiologist and author of “The Truth About Wuhan: How I Uncovered the Biggest Lie in History,” says there are now three official reports supporting the "lab leak hypothesis" surrounding COVID-19.

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Political strategist: Lightfoot voters 'are probably going to be split' between Vallas and Johnson

By Sam Jackson | Mar 6, 2023

Political strategist Delmarie Cobb says Paul Vallas (D) and Brandon Johnson (D) are set to battle for an available pool of voters who had previously supported Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) before her defeat at the Feb. 28 Chicago mayoral election.

Radio host: Mayor's race 'a toss-up at this point’

By Sam Jackson | Feb 22, 2023

With Election Day fast approaching, Chicago’s Morning Answer co-host Dan Proft speculated on the possible outcome of the race for mayor, calling the race too close to call.

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Hartman endorses Lightfoot in Chicago mayoral race: 'Diversity and democracy are working'

By Sam Jackson | Feb 21, 2023

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) has received support from N'DIGO founder Hermene Hartman in her uphill fight to remain in office, while other Black candidates have criticized the endorsement.

West Chicago Elementary District superintendent: The city 'is eager to know' if it will add second SRO

By Sam Jackson | Feb 16, 2023

The West Chicago Elementary School District is considering an amended version of an intergovernmental agreement with the city, which could involve adding extra school resource officers (SRO) on campus.

Vallas: 'Despite Lightfoot's claim of progress, [the] city had over 700 murders' last year

By Sam Jackson | Jan 8, 2023

Paul Vallas (D) is a candidate for mayor of Chicago and a former CEO of Chicago Public Schools (CPS).

Illinois' Brad Stephens on fallen Knox County deputy: 'Let's never forget these Illinois heroes'

By Sam Jackson | Dec 6, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) recently took part in a ceremony honoring a Knox County deputy sheriff who was killed in the line of duty in April.

Saint Ignatius College Prep: 'Thankful for your prayers and good thoughts' after students hurt in accident

By Sam Jackson | Nov 26, 2022

Saint Ignatius College Prep, a private, Jesuit Catholic high school on Chicago's Near West Side, thanked those who have prayed for the members of the school's junior varsity hockey team who were injured when a semi-t//ruck crashed into their team's bus.

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Stephens: 'Congratulations to future House Republican Leader Tony McCombie' after win

By Sam Jackson | Nov 24, 2022

State Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Chicago) congratulated state Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) on her election to serve as the next House Republican Leader.

Stephens criticizes Pritzker administration for 'failing to protect' kids in DCFS

By Sam Jackson | Mar 7, 2022

State Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Chicago) has criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration for “failing to protect” at-risk children after two – whose families were investigated by the state – recently died.

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