The Chicago City Council weighed a resolution calling for an apology for slavery. In Paul Vallas' reasoned response, the former mayoral candidate says if any apology is to be delivered, it should be Democrats offering contrition for policies which have crushed Chicago's black community.
ICE agents were assaulted by anti-ICE activists. What unfolded was the norm for progressive lawmakers: Denial of a problem, inflammatory comments about ICE operations, and no condemnation of protesters. Respected Chicago businessman Willie Wilson wrote a thoughtful piece in the Tribune.
Is Jim Crow returning to the Windy City? Maria Pappas' poll says she has an advantage over likely mayoral candidates. It also reveals Mayor Johnson has lost the lakefront and support among blacks and Hispanics in Chicago. We will discuss.
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By Chicago ContrarianThe Chicago City Council weighed a resolution calling for an apology for slavery. In Paul Vallas' reasoned response, the former mayoral candidate says if any apology is to be delivered, it should be Democrats offering contrition for policies which have crushed Chicago's black community.
ICE agents were assaulted by anti-ICE activists. What unfolded was the norm for progressive lawmakers: Denial of a problem, inflammatory comments about ICE operations, and no condemnation of protesters. Respected Chicago businessman Willie Wilson wrote a thoughtful piece in the Tribune.
Is Jim Crow returning to the Windy City? Maria Pappas' poll says she has an advantage over likely mayoral candidates. It also reveals Mayor Johnson has lost the lakefront and support among blacks and Hispanics in Chicago. We will discuss.