2 Years After LaQuan McDonald’s Death, Activists Call…

Activists and family members continue to call for justice in the Laquan McDonald case, and joined together on the anniversary…
10.21.16

NEWS ROUNDUP: Issa Rae’s New HBO Series Debuts…

Issa Rae, creator of the popular Awkward Black Girl series, hit a major milestone on Sunday with the debut of…
10.11.16

Chicago Public Schools Tout Graduation Rate Increase

Chicago public schools announced a record high graduation rate. The teachers union applauded the students, community organizations, and educators for…
09.09.16

Investigation Finds Systemic Problem Of Chicago Cops Lying…

The Chicago Tribune found a pattern of police officers lying in court with impunity. It appears to be a systemic…
05.08.16

SURVEILLED: Rahm Emanuel Aide, Chicago Cops Spied On…

The modern-day surveillance was an extension of a previous plan; according to the Sun-Times, the police department has been monitoring…
04.11.16

NEWS ROUNDUP: Trump Wants Mexico To Pay For…

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recently said he would force Mexico to create a border wall that would halt billions…
04.05.16

Family Of Chicago Man Tased & Dragged By…

The family of Philip Coleman, a man who died in the hands of Chicago police in December 2012, has received…
03.30.16

Unarmed Black Chicago Teen Quintonio LeGrier Called 911…

Before Chicago officers fatally shot unarmed Quintonio LeGrier last month, the 19-year-old dialed 911 pleading for police assistance, according to…
01.26.16

Embattled Emanuel Picks Top Black Police Veteran To…

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has tapped respected law enforcement veteran Charles Ramsey to help direct civil rights reforms in the…
01.25.16

Black Lives Matter Protester Confronts Rahm Emanuel At…

April Goggans stood silently holding a sign that read, "16 shots and a cover up #LaquanMcDonald #ResignRahm," according to CNN.
01.21.16

Chicago Cops Making Fewer Street Stops Amid Declining…

After backlash against police-involved shootings, Chicago officers are making dramatically fewer investigative stops and confiscating fewer guns as murders and…
01.13.16

Illinois Governor Would Support Bill To Recall Chicago…

Gov. Bruce Rauner's statement may seem like a dig, but Mayor Rahm Emanuel would likely be protected from the recall…
01.05.16

Emanuel Administration Lawyer Accused Of Concealing Evidence In…

Jordan Marsh, senior corporation counsel for the city, resigned after a judge ordered a new case in a wrongful death…
01.05.16

Emails Show That City Hall, Chicago Police Coordinated…

The emails show that the mayor's staff was “scrambling” on how to deal with and react to the shooting, especially…
01.02.16