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Chicago Spends Millions of Taxpayer Dollars on Street Sculptures

A newly unveiled light sculpture on Chicago’s South Loop reportedly cost taxpayers $3.4 million. That’s enough for 78 new police officers, 29 new ambulances, or the ability to fill  282,333 potholes. Instead, government officials decided what the city really needed was a line of eight light-up glass tubes on the side of a road. A local CBS news affiliate took to the streets to see how the people funding this […]

Cubs' Curse of the Billy Goat Rears its Head Again - This Time Literally

For Cubs fans, the following numbers stick out like a sore thumb: 105 - the number of years since the Cubs’ last World Series Championship 68 - the number of years since the Cubs’ last National League Championship 5 - the number of years since the Cubs’ last National League Central Division Championship — also the number of years since the Cubs were last in the playoffs Yesterday about 2 […]

Plea Deal With Jail Time On The Table For Jesse Jackson, Jr.

Having resigned on November, 21st, former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) is now negotiating a plea deal with federal authorities. Jackson, son of former Presidential Candidate Jesse Jackson, Sr. was considered a rising star within his party. Known for his exceptional orator skills, Jackson was elected to Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District in 1995. Jackson Jr. had been absent of his Congressional post since June 10th of last year, citing mental health issues. Sources say […]

Chicago Police Chief says Warm Weather is to Blame for Increased Murder Rate

This time it’s really isn’t the gun’s fault. It’s not even the perpetrator’s fault. Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy is blaming the weather for the recent increase in gun related deaths and gang violence. “Nice weather will put more people on the street, which will create more opportunity for crime to occur,” said McCarthy when questioned about the recent increase in violent crime within Chicago. “The opportunity is limited when […]