Imagine you're walking down the streets of Chicago and you see a group of people holding up giant blown-up checks. These aren't just any checks, but ones showing huge investments from billionaires in the upcoming school board elections. That's right, billionaires from outside Illinois are pouring mo
President Joe Biden is on his final lap in politics, determined to promote his record and support Democrats in the lead-up to Election Day. With just a week to go, Biden is keeping his schedule busy, even though many in his party seem to be keeping him at arm's length. He's been doing surrogate work
Buckle up, folks! Vice President Kamala Harris is ready to make her final pitch to voters at a massive rally on the National Mall in Washington, D. C. This event could draw as many as 40, 000 people, all eager to hear her speak. The location is significant. Harris will stand on the Ellipse lawn, wi
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was recently at a campaign rally in Wisconsin. He used some strong words, like saying Elon Musk was acting like a certain not-so-nice word. He also joked about Trump being tired from losing. The crowd seemed to find it funny, not shocking. This isn't new; political speech
Donald Trump, the 78-year-old former U. S. President, recently proposed a unique plan. If elected, he aims to seize assets from criminal gangs and drug cartels, using the money to support families affected by "migrant crime. " The funds would create a compensation fund for those harmed by illegal im
Chicago is in a budget crunch, and tough decisions are on the horizon. But this could be an opportunity to fix some long-standing issues in the Chicago Police Department (CPD). For starters, CPD needs to upgrade its technology systems and facilities. The department is struggling to meet reform manda
January 6, 2021, was a day that changed many lives, including mine. As a new member of Congress, I found myself trapped in the House Gallery that day with my colleagues. We barely escaped the insurrectionists by mere seconds. My background in conflict prevention and response, honed at the State Depa
Imagine it's January 20, 2025. President Kamala Harris steps into office and announces a plan to fight climate change within her first 100 days. She wants to cut energy costs and jumpstart a clean industrial boom. Lawmakers from both sides agree that we need to reduce emissions and strengthen our ec
As a grandson of Holocaust survivors, I've heard the stories of my family's escape and the tragic loss of many loved ones. I've dedicated my life to understanding and sharing these stories through the U. S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Recently, I've noticed a rise in antisemitism, and it's concerning
What's happening in Buffalo Grove? Village President Eric Smith recently updated the Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce members, and there's a lot to look forward to! One big project is the mixed-use development called The Clove, near Lake Cook and McHenry roads. This $150 million proje
