Monthly Archives: July, 2021

Guest: Wallace "Gator" Bradley - Wallace “Gator” Bradley discusses his life as member of the Gangster Disciples and his work as an Urban Translator & Political Consultant.

The recently reelected Calumet City Clerk, Nyota Figgs, took to Facebook yesterday to express concerns about the new administration's decision to remove her from her duties.

White Sox lose second game of the series against Brewers (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) - In the second game of the series against the Brewers, the White Sox started with Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon on the mound in the bottom of the 1st.

Sims: New law that allows community colleges to offer affordable housing a 'major bonus' for students (Springfield, IL) - Community college students will have the opportunity to find affordable housing near their schools thanks to a new law sponsored by State Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr. (D-Chicago).

White Sox take a hard beating in Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) - The White Sox were given a day to travel and rest up for the Brewers game in Milwaukee and brought out Lucas Giolito to throw out the first pitch. 

AWAKE ILLINOIS sees critical race theory as 'political indoctrination of our youth in the schools' (Plainfield, IL) - AWAKE, ILLINOIS members convened in Plainfield on July 11 to plot strategy for an upcoming local school board meeting where they plan to again express their opposition to critical race theory (CRT).

Illinois Republicans blast Pritzker, Lightfoot for Chicago's unemployment rate (Springfield, IL) - Illinois Republicans are pointing a finger at Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for the state’s shrinking job market.

Guest: Corey Person - Pastor Corey Person discusses his work as a Pastor of Presence Church in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

Speaker Welch, Health Advocates Celebrate Historic Health Care Expansion for Undocumented Seniors (Chicago, IL) - House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Majority Leader Greg Harris (D-Chicago) and Assistant Majority Leader Delia Ramirez (D-Chicago) joined advocates to celebrate Illinois being the first state in the nation to offer health care coverage to seniors regardless of their immigration status.

The White Sox lose momentum as the Twins leave Chicago on a win (Chicago, Illinois) - In the last game of the series against the Twins, White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease took the mound to throw out the first pitch