Derrick Blakley
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Protest Held In Chicago After Death Of George Floyd During Arrest By Minneapolis Police
People protested in Chicago on Tuesday evening following the death of an unarmed black man who was being arrested by police in Minneapolis. → Read More
Best Of Luck To Derrick Blakley
"I've been really fortunate to receive the support here and the reception I've had, most importantly, from the viewers of Chicago, who have been absolutely wonderful to me for a very, very long time. I hope I have kept their trust and I am... → Read More
Trendy Chicago Restaurant Is Praised And Put Down After Trump’s Son Is Spat Upon
The Aviary is being praised by Trump opponents for being part of the resistance. At the same time, it's being vilified by Trump supporters for undue disrespect to the first family, → Read More
Chicago Immigrant Fears Future Raids: ‘I’m At Risk To Get Deportation’
"I have a work permit and I have to renew every year, but they can deny any year that they want to. Like they can say, we're not gonna renew your work permit any more. So I'm a risk for deportation." → Read More
Chicago Woman Wants Vacation Refund After 8 Americans Die In The Dominican Republic
Chatham resident Anchelle Williams had been paying for months toward a Dominican vacation. → Read More
E-Scooters Hit Streets For First Week, Problems Already Evident
The first weekend is in the books for the city's new scooter rental program with supporters emphasize the pleasures, while critics focusing on the problems. → Read More
Judicial Appointee ‘A Slap In The Face’ To Represent The West Side
"We don't know who she is, never seen her at any events on the West Side of Chicago and for her to be representing us a judicial appointment is a slap in the face to residents of the West Side." → Read More
Pritzker Makes Good On Getting A Graduated Income Tax On The 2020 Ballot
A media war on the issue is expected to cost hundreds of millions in TV and direct mail, because the stakes are so high. To scrap the flat tax, 60% of Illinois voters, not just a simple majority, must approve the change. → Read More
Mass Transit Will Ride With More Money For Extra Cars, Maintenence
"This is a substantial package and this will address a substantial portion of the maintenance needs that we have in this region." → Read More
Lightfoot To Burke: Get Out Now
Lightfoot said what makes this indictment extraordinary is the number of instances in which Burke is allegedly using his position to line his pockets. → Read More
Ald. Burke Indicted On Charges Of Racketeering, Extortion
The indictment also details a rather petty form of extortion by Burke. He allegedly threatened to oppose an admission fee hike for a Chicago museum, unless that museum hired the child of a personal friend for an internship. → Read More
Mayor Lightfoot, CPD Announce Safety Plan For Memorial Day Weekend
Targeted raids on gang members and cooperation with the feds are both tactics Chicago cops are using to try to reduce Memorial Day weekend violence. → Read More
Mayor Lightfoot Unveils Plans To Combat Summertime Violence
"We're engaging with people in those neighborhoods and we're bringing resources in those neighborhoods in particular where we have concerns about about any kinds of conflict." → Read More
Alderman On Lightfoot Rebuke: ‘She Painted Us All In A Very Broad Stroke’
"Turning and giving us all the evil eye, mean mugging us to try to make it feel like she's trying to intimidate us, was completely uncalled for." → Read More
Mayor-Elect Lori Lightfoot Reveals Recommendations On City Government Changes
On Friday, Lori Lightfoot revealed her transition team's recommendations on changing city government. → Read More
Mayor-Elect Lori Lightfoot’s First Executive Order To Strike At Aldermanic Privilege
When Mayor-Elect Lori Lightfoot won the election she promised change at City Hall. Now she's taking on aldermanic privilege. → Read More
Chicago’s New And Improved Riverwalk Now Open
The new and improved downtown riverwalk officially opens for the season Monday. → Read More
Oak Woods Cemetery Reopens, But Families Still Wondering Why It Was Closed In The First Place
Last week, the owners of Oak Woods Cemetery abruptly shut the gates and kept mourners out. Those gates reopened Friday, but many families still have questions. → Read More
Karen Freeman-Wilson Unseated In Gary Mayoral Race
When she was elected Gary's mayor in 2011, Karen Freeman-Wilson seemed to embody new hope. But among voters, that hope turned to frustration. → Read More
Pritzker Pushes For Recreational Pot Legalization Plan By The End Of The Month
The smoke is finally clearing around Gov. JB Prtizker's plan to legalize recreational marijuana in Illinois, but is the motivation morality or money? And who stands to gain the most if pot becomes legal? → Read More