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By Janelle Towne, Opinion ContributorThe videos arrive with alarming regularity now: hundreds of teenagers pouring into downtown Chicago, traffic frozen, police scrambling, businesses locking their doors, and residents...

By Illinois ReviewAs Illinois heads toward the November 3, 2026 gubernatorial election, the surprise entry of longtime Republican strategist Collin Corbett as an independent candidate is adding a...

By Illinois ReviewChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing renewed criticism after bringing controversial Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates to the Vatican this week as part of...

By Illinois ReviewAs Chicago continues struggling with violent crime, budget problems, and a worsening exodus of residents and businesses, Mayor Brandon Johnson is traveling to the Vatican on...

By Illinois ReviewAnother violent “teen takeover” erupted in Chicago over Memorial Day weekend, leaving five Chicago Police officers injured after they were struck by a vehicle while attempting...