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“He voted to fund ICE, he voted to thank ICE, and he’s spent a decade cozying up to the same MAGA forces he claims he’ll fight against. Illinoisans deserve better than special interests trying to put their thumb on the scale of this race.” #pac #politics

“Hate is a dictator’s currency. Silence, his best friend. Fear, his strongest weapon,” Stratton says. #trump #ad #julianastratton

Organizers say the screening is also a call to action, encouraging Chicago-area residents to help elevate Mound Bayou’s story within the broader national narrative and in Hollywood portrayals of Black history. #documentary #blackhistory #premiere

“His address was one lie after another,” Miller said, arguing that Trump’s messaging contrasted with the real-world impact of his policy agenda. #trump #congress #address

Chicago’s reported homicide total of 417 in 2025 was the city’s lowest in 60 years. #crime #chicago #violence

In the days leading up to the game, partner sites across Chicago will host youth clinics, educational programming and other community-focused events aimed at expanding access to baseball and higher education opportunities. #hbcu #baseball #debut

“This is everything wrong with our politics,” Palecek said, arguing that gambling corporations and what she described as a “MAGA billionaire” are attempting to sway the race because her campaign cannot be influenced by large donors. #campaign #poltiics #donors

Industry groups and some lawmakers have warned that local taxes layered on top of state levies could drive bettors to illegal markets. #betting #illinoishousegaming #regulation

The Cook County assessor race is expected to draw significant attention as property tax concerns remain a central issue for homeowners and local governments alike. #assesor #debate #cookcounty

The scheduled events are expected to draw local residents, faith leaders, elected officials and admirers from across the country. #jessejackson #honoring #events