Addressing police chiefs, President Obama demands gun laws and criminal justice reforms
By Jasmine M. Ellis, Harry Huggins, Enrica Nicoli Aldini and Raquel Zaldivar ‘I refuse to believe that the only choice we have is to either ignore circumstances of racial bias or make it impossible for police officers to do their job.” President Barack Obama called for wide-ranging reforms in gun control laws and criminal justice […]
Bulls-Cavaliers season opener: What you need to know before tip-off
By Shane Monaghan T he Fred Hoiberg era begins tonight, as the Bulls take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the regular season opener. 6 hours! #OpeningNight pic.twitter.com/hZ79qVzoYr — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 27, 2015 Joakim Noah is pumped. There are even rumors of an apperance by President Obama.
Obama calls for police reform, support — and tougher gun laws
By Steve Musal President Barack Obama, addressing the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Chicago today, focused on the need to support and reform law enforcement and ended his speech with a call for tougher gun laws. Police chiefs, civil rights leaders talk violence, building relationships. Full Story. “I reject any narrative that […]
Jewelry, purses and coats, oh my!
By Lily Singh Red bejeweled lips, turquoise flowers and purple discs – these were just a few of the pendants on display as women handpicked which ones matched their outfits perfectly. A four-day show dedicated to the latest looks just in time for the holidays sounds like any shoppers dream. That’s exactly what was on […]
Police chiefs, civil rights leaders talk violence, building relationships
By Steve Musal After a year during which public awareness of violence involving police has sparked a nationwide conversation, the nation’s top cops decided to have one. Obama calls for police reform, support — and tougher gun laws. Full Story. The International Association of Chiefs of Police moved from a traditional one-speaker format for their […]
Isaac scores on 2 kick returns in Loyola win over Mount Carmel
By Maddie Lee Mount Carmel had just tied the game 7-7 when Loyola Academy kick returner Jonah Isaac caught the ball at the edge of the end zone. He saw his hole open up. He darted through it. He flew. Touchdown. “It was unreal,” said Isaac. With less than two minutes left in the first […]
Cubs’ postseason run not all fun and games for South Side bar
Story by Shane Monaghan Video by Lena Blietz Before the final Cubs game of the season, McNally’s bartender Amanda Stratton said she was ready for the frenzy surrounding the bar’s controversial signage to be over. “We had to take the phone off the hook for nearly a week because we were receiving so many calls,” […]
