Hodges was an outspoken champion for racial injustice. He believes that’s the reason.
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University of Chicago defends Steve Bannon debate invite citing freedom of speech, and other news
Also, Chicago will comply with a Department of Justice request for immigration documents.
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Chicago named the rat capital of the country for the third consecutive year, and other news
Also, Harvey Weinstein’s unlikely 1985 Bears connection.
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Trump shades Cubs during White House visit: ‘Your team’s doing OK,’ and other Chicago news
Also, a GOP state representative says Rauner and Madigan need to “sit on the sidelines” to let lawmakers reach a compromise on the long-overdue state budget.
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Local Syrian-American doctors support Trump’s missile strikes, despite skepticism
These Chicago-area doctors are concerned about president’s next step, but desperate for an end to the bloody civil war.
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CPS will have to end current school year 20 days early without more state funding, and other Chicago news
Also, Pitchfork’s headliners are Solange, LCD Soundsystem and A Tribe Called Quest.
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Turnout for the Women’s March on Chicago exceeded all expectations, and other news
Also, Taraji P. Henson gave away free Hidden Figures tickets to low-income families.
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Progressive Caucus aldermen ask DOJ to investigate city law department, and other Chicago news
Also, the head of the local Fraternal Order of Police responds to the DOJ report.
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The World Series-winning Cubs will be the last team Obama hosts in the White House, and other Chicago news
Also, the Department of Justice will reportedly release the findings of its Chicago police probe Friday.
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President-elect Trump called Rahm Emanuel for advice on his transition, and other Chicago news
Also, Democratic billionaire businessman J.B. Pritzker is considering a self-funded 2018 run for governor.
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We don’t need ‘unity’ after Trump’s election. We need resistance.
He’s #NotMyPresident.
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Trump Tower now looks like a middle finger to Chicago
Donald Trump’s River North edifice, recently an object of playful scorn, is now a monolithic reminder of a sobering reality.
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More than 70 percent of the City Council purchased Cubs playoffs tickets at face value, and other Chicago news
Also, creepy clowns reportedly sighted in the city and suburbs.
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Warm up for this weekend’s Chosen Few Music Festival with DJ Alan King’s latest late-night mix
Between working as a partner at a law firm and helping the Chosen Few Picnic expand to two days, Alan King found the time to make his monthly Late Night Sessions mix for June.
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Budget deal nothing to gloat about for Democrats
Republicans humiliated themselves, but it’s hardly a big win for liberals.