MAYOR BARBARA LEE

Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Trailblazing Illinois Lawmaker Who Crossed Aisles

Barbara Flynn Currie, who served in the Illinois House for forty years, died at 85. During a 2016 vote on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s pension plan, she became the only Democrat to hand a handshake to three Republicans who defied their party and overrode Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto. Her career began

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Apr 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Song That Talks About Hope and Hard Times

Lee Brice’s new track starts with a simple idea that grew into something bigger. A friend told him about a title, “When the Kingdom Comes, ” and both he and his wife Sara felt it was right. They waited a year and a half, then one night Lee had a sudden burst of inspiration. He knew the chor

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Mayor Bowser’s Plan to Lift Black Women in Politics

Mayor Muriel Bowser has made history by winning three four‑year terms as Washington, D. C. ’s chief executive. She sees the mayor’s office as a powerful way to shape her hometown and is now focused on securing a stronger economic future for the District during her final term. Her first run in 2013

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Jan 24 2026EDUCATION

A Science Teacher's Journey to Inspire

Barbara Brock, a science teacher at High Springs Community School, was awarded the Teacher of the Year title for Alachua County. This honor came after a long journey in education, starting in 2003. Brock was one of three finalists, competing with Robert Ryan McNickle from Buchholz High School and Ka

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Jan 13 2026SPORTS

Leeds United's Transfer Drama: Doekhi and Harrison's Uncertain Futures

Leeds United is in a bit of a pickle with their transfer plans. They're eyeing Danilho Doekhi, a defender from Union Berlin, but they're not the only ones. Wolfsburg is also interested, and Doekhi might be tempted to stay in the Bundesliga. Leeds needs another defender, especially with Joe Rodon inj

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Jan 11 2026HEALTH

Lee Health: A Year of Growth and Giving Back

Lee Health celebrated a big change in 2025. It became a private, nonprofit group focused on helping the local community. This shift allowed them to expand their services and reach more people. One of their big moves was joining a national group of children's hospitals. This alliance helps hospitals

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Albuquerque's Mayor Takes On Big Challenges in New Term

Mayor Tim Keller is back for another term in Albuquerque, and he's got his work cut out for him. He's tackling some serious issues like homelessness and crime. During his swearing-in ceremony, he talked about the tough times the city is going through. He said people are scared about money, losing lo

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Dec 10 2025EDUCATION

A Teacher's Legacy: Barbara Leszynski's Impact on Westlake Schools

Barbara Leszynski, a retired middle school science teacher, has left a lasting mark on Westlake Schools. She recently stepped down from the Westlake Board of Education after nearly 14 years of service. Her contributions were recognized and celebrated during her final meeting. Leszynski's time on th

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

EPA Chief Talks Policy and Politics

Lee Zeldin, the head of the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), was the star of a policy event. It happened on November 10. Breitbart News organized it. They teamed up with CGCN Group and the ALFA Institute for this. Zeldin has been busy. He's been tackling a big problem. Raw sewage from Mexico ha

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Nov 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Kingstown's New Season: A Web of Danger and Deception

Mayor of Kingstown's fourth season is off to a thrilling start, with episode two raising the stakes even higher. The show has quickly replaced the characters lost in the previous season, and this time, it didn't hold back when it came to shocking deaths. In this episode, one of the most important su

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