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Ald. Ray Lopez decries aggressive tactics and harassment at Chicago City Council Meeting to determine ‘sanctuary’ state referendum

By Chicago City Wire reports | Nov 3, 2023

In a heated and tumultuous special Chicago City Council meeting on Nov. 2, Ald. Ray Lopez spoke out against what he described as aggressive tactics meant to shut down democracy, specifically condemning Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, the Floor Leader for Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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City Council special meeting on sanctuary city referendum turned chaotic, ended abruptly

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The special City Council meeting, convened to decide on the possibility of a non-binding referendum allowing voters to consider if Chicago should remain a "sanctuary city," descended into chaos and concluded without resolution on Thursday.

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Fawning profile of exoneration lawyer typical of mainstream media coverage of the multi-million-dollar wrongful conviction industry

By W.J. Kennedy | Nov 3, 2023

A recent WGN-TV profile of Josh Tepfer, a lawyer with the plantiffs’ firm of Loevy & Loevy, exemplifies mainstream media coverage of exoneration lawyers and their clients who blame their convictions on police misconduct.

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Chicago GOP on referendum meeting to remove sanctuary status: ‘Nothing short of a disgrace to the Johnson Administration’

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The City Council meeting held on Thursday, Nov. 2 to discuss the possibility of placing an item removing Chicago’s “sanctuary city” status on a referendum ballot in the 2024 primary election devolved into contention and chaos.

Cook County Commission on Human Rights met Sept. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 3, 2023

Cook County Commission on Human Rights met Thursday, Sept. 7

City of Prospect Heights Police Pension Board met Oct. 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 3, 2023

City of Prospect Heights Police Pension Board met Tuesday, Oct. 10

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Elias Morris, former St. Rita of Cascia High School standout, played on Thursday, November 2 in NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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On Thursday, November 2, former St. Augustine Senior High School standout Preston Bax III’s college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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On Thursday, November 2, former Rich East High School standout Karl Polk Jr.’s college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The North Park Vikings lost 63-74 in their NCAA D3 game against the DePaul Blue Demons on Thursday, November 2.

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On Thursday, November 2, former Northeastern High School standout Kolden Vanlandingham’s college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The North Park Vikings lost 63-74 in their NCAA D3 game against the DePaul Blue Demons on Thursday, November 2.

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Davante Robinson, former Destiny Christian School standout, played on Thursday, November 2 in NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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On Thursday, November 2, former Elyria High School standout Trey Brooks’ college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The North Park Vikings lost 63-74 in their NCAA D3 game against the DePaul Blue Demons on Thursday, November 2.

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On Thursday, November 2, former Jefferson High School standout Quillin Dixon’s college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The North Park Vikings lost 63-74 in their NCAA D3 game against the DePaul Blue Demons on Thursday, November 2.

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Downey High School standout Humza Robinson’s college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Thursday, November 2

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The North Park Vikings lost 63-74 in their NCAA D3 game against the DePaul Blue Demons on Thursday, November 2.

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Taijon Barry, former Dwight D. Eisenhower High School standout, played on Thursday, November 2 in NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The North Park Vikings lost 63-74 in their NCAA D3 game against the DePaul Blue Demons on Thursday, November 2.

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Kenwood Academy High School standout TJ Gardner’s college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Thursday, November 2

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The North Park Vikings lost 63-74 in their NCAA D3 game against the DePaul Blue Demons on Thursday, November 2.

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On Thursday, November 2, former Simeon Career Academy High School standout Phil Holmes, Jr.’s college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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On Thursday, November 2, Homewood-Flossmoor High School standout Julian Gatewood competed in NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The North Park Vikings lost 63-74 in their NCAA D3 game against the DePaul Blue Demons on Thursday, November 2.

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Lance Nelson, former Monona Grove High School standout, played on Thursday, November 2 in NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The North Park Vikings lost 63-74 in their NCAA D3 game against the DePaul Blue Demons on Thursday, November 2.

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Marmion Academy standout Trevon Roots’ college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Thursday, November 2

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 3, 2023

The North Park Vikings lost 63-74 in their NCAA D3 game against the DePaul Blue Demons on Thursday, November 2.