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Stephens links low arrest rate with Democratic policies: 'This crime wave will continue'

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 26, 2022

In light of an analysis by the Chicago Sun-Times that saw a spike in violent crime coupled with the city's lowest arrest rate since 2001, state Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) blames Democratic-passed policies that he says tie the hands of law enforcement officials.

Lightfoot excited for NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend in 2023: 'Chicago couldn't miss this opportunity'

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 22, 2022

Race cars will be zipping through the Windy City next summer, as NASCAR announced it would be headed to downtown Chicago for a street race during Fourth of July weekend in 2023.

Vallas: 'Those charges need to be amended immediately to attempted murder or Foxx should resign'

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 14, 2022

A Democrat seeking to challenge Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2023 has criticized Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx for failing to charge a man who shot and injured a police officer with attempted murder.

Stephens on Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting: 'We mourn with our Chicagoland neighbors'

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 6, 2022

As more details emerge about Monday's deadly shooting at Highland Park's Fourth of July parade, state Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Chicago) has joined other lawmakers in offering prayers of support for those impacted by the tragedy.

Stephens: 'Governor Pritzker's Prisoner Review Board continues to put criminals before victims'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 16, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) is outraged over Gov. J.B. Pritzker's (D-IL) decision to commute the sentence for a man convicted of killing an elderly man and shooting a police officer.

Chicago CSCC: City will 'cover the costs of private security devices' to help protect residents, organizations

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 8, 2022

The City of Chicago is taking a new approach in its attempt to deter crime by reimbursing residents, business owners, religious organizations and nonprofits for security equipment purchases.

Chicago will drop mask mandate and vax requirement at certain spots by the end of the month

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 25, 2022

Mask mandates and vaccine requirements will be a thing of the past at certain indoor spaces in Chicago by the end of the month, a move Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) credited to a declining number of positive cases.

Chicago woman charged with defacing memorial of CPD Officer Ella French

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 17, 2022

A Chicago woman has been arrested and charged with a felony in connection to the August vandalism at the memorial of Chicago Police Officer Ella French who was killed in the line of duty last year.

Suspect hit during exchange of gunfire with Chicago Police

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 29, 2022

Chicago Police said that three men were arrested following a shootout with officers on Jan. 26 when police tried to stop a stolen vehicle on E. Lower Wacker Drive.

'Democrat policies are making the state less safe': Stephens pushes for repeal of Illinois SAFE-T Act

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 28, 2022

As a spike in violent crimes continues ravage the City of Chicago, state Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) is calling for Illinoisans to sign a petition to move forward with a repeal of the Illinois Safety, Accountability, Fairness, and Equity-Today Act, or SAFE-T Act.

Apna Ghar joins other organizations in objecting to Cook County's proposed judicial subcircuits

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 5, 2022

An organization who's mission is to help survivors of gender-based violence has joined other minority leaders to take a stand against the new proposed judicial subcircuit maps for Cook County.

'We're screwed;' Chicago 911 dispatcher reflects on officer shortage in 16th Police District

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 1, 2022

A 911 dispatcher for Chicago has singled out Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D-Chicago) and called her a "bully" putting the blame on her for the city's police shortage that's impacting emergency response in the city.

Chicago GOP Chair Boulton on new mandate: 'People are being punished for exercising their personal liberty'

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 31, 2021

The leader of Chicago's Republican Party isn't happy about a new mandate from Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) that will require customers to provide proof of vaccination to enter certain businesses in the city in the New Year.

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'We have no choice;' Lightfoot issues new vaccine mandate

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 30, 2021

In response to the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases in the city, Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) has issued a new vaccine mandate that will go into effect after the New Year.

'We stand up for one another;' Pritzker expands Reimagine Public Safety Act

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 29, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed legislation earlier this month that expanded the Democratic-led Reimagine Public Safety Act in an effort to tackle the state's firearm violence crisis.

'It's about freedom;' Bailey criticizes Pritzker as teachers sue over vaccine mandates

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 22, 2021

Senator and Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey (Louisville) has slammed Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) as teachers in the state take their fight and displeasure with the governor's COVID-19 school mandates to court.

Chicago firefighters pass out smoke detectors after 1 killed, 3 hurt in apartment fire

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 17, 2021

A fire at an apartment building on Chicago's northwest side in the early morning hours of December 16 has claimed the life of one person and seriously hurt three others including a firefighter.

Lightfoot silent after Smollett conviction

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 14, 2021

Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D-Chicago) has yet to issue an updated or corrected statement pertaining to Jussie Smollett, even after the former "Empire" actor was found guilty on six charges of disorderly conduct for lying to police.

'Disrespectful on so many levels': Brother of slain Chicago officer French reacts to COPA report recommending her suspension

By Solange DeLisle | Nov 14, 2021

Chicago Police Officer Ella French's family is outraged after a Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) report recommended the slain police officer among others receive disciplinary action for their part in a botched 2019 raid.

Chicago blogger questions "spin" on narrative following Toledo's shooting death

By Solange DeLisle | Apr 18, 2021

A Chicago writer and blogger has raised concerns over activists, city leaders, and even the Chicago media's "spin" on the deadly officer-involved shooting that killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo.

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