It’s an iconic American image – kids hopping on their two-wheelers and skidding through the…
Category: Politics is Local
School Prayer Battle Marches On
Public schools across the state await an appellate decision on whether they must reinstate the…
Calorie Counts Could Appear on Fast-Food Menus
Eating a Big Mac, a Whopper or a juicy Potbelly sandwich could come with a…
Teacher Scholarship Program Could Fall Victim to Budget Crisis
SPRINGFIELD – For Dora Brooks-Rodriguez and Trista Bond, it’s the second chance they’ve been waiting…
Public Hearings Begin for Obesity Epidemic
Chicago recently hosted the first of three public hearings required by last year’s legislative bill…
Helmet Law Could Restrict Illinois Motorcyclists
ChicagoTalks reporter Devin Katayama reports on a new bill that would require Illinois motorcyclists to…
Social Service Organizations Rally Together for Balanced Budget
Local faith leaders, along with representatives from more than 300 social service organizations, headed to…
Artists Brave Cold in Fight for Free Speech
Artist, educator and free speech activist Chris Drew continues to challenge the city of Chicago…