Archive for 2026
Gus Rickette Celebrates 100th Birthday with Community Celebration
Gus Rickette, the co-founder of Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken, marked his 100th birthday today. The West Side community organized a celebration to honor his lifelong achievements. Gus and his late wife, Mary, founded the
Dawn Turner’s Insights on Chicago, Community, and Her Latest Novel ‘Majestic Hills’
For many years, Chicagoans experienced the city through Dawn Turner’s unique lens. As a reporter and columnist for the Chicago Tribune for over two decades, Turner explored themes of race, class, and gender. Her perspective
Immigration Policy and Upcoming Primaries Shape Political Landscape
Trump’s ICE Operations and Political Implications The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations under President Donald Trump are intensifying as the midterm elections approach. This strategy poses a significant political risk, especially with prior controversies
Colombia Struggles After Devastating Earthquake
Pereira, Colombia faced severe destruction after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday. Thousands are missing, prompting rescue teams and volunteers to dig through rubble in hopes of finding survivors. The disaster has
Bernie Sanders Advocates for Medicare for All with New Research Support
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent who collaborates with Democrats, is intensifying his advocacy for Medicare for All. Sanders, a prominent member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, highlighted new research in
Mitch McConnell’s Health and Political Engagement Update
Recovery and Engagement in Politics Conservative commentator Scott Jennings recently shared insights on Senator Mitch McConnell’s health and political activity. Speaking on CNN, Jennings revealed that McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, appears to be in an
Rep. John Larson Faces Contested Primary in Connecticut
Rep. John Larson, a Democrat from Connecticut, is running for reelection and facing a contested primary. Despite all five of Connecticut’s House members being up for reelection, Larson is the only one with a competitive
Wisconsin Voters Decide Key House Races
On Tuesday, voters in Wisconsin are heading to the polls to participate in several crucial House elections. The primary focus is on the 3rd Congressional District. Here, Democrat Rebecca Cooke is bidding for her party’s
Special Primaries Held in Alabama Following Supreme Court Decision
The American flag is prominently displayed at the top of the U.S. Capitol building as of September 22, 2025, in Washington. Voters in certain Alabama congressional districts are heading to the polls for a series
Minnesota Voters Head to Primaries for Gubernatorial Candidate Selection
On January 25, 2026, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the media at a news conference in Blaine, Minnesota. Citizens of Minnesota are heading to the polls on Tuesday to participate in the primary elections to