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My latest... on Trump slashing federal funds to blue cities and states...using examples from Chicago and Illinois. This link is to the TikTok version. You can also find it on the SunTimes YouTube channel --in the "shorts" section. www.tiktok.com/@chicago.sun...
President Trump is slashing federal funds to Chicago, the state of Illinois and other blue cities and states. Here are local examples of billions in federal cuts. #trump#illinois#chicago#politicstikto...
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October 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
My latest... on Trump slashing federal funds to blue cities and states...using examples from Chicago and Illinois. This link is to the TikTok version. You can also find it on the SunTimes YouTube channel --in the "shorts" section. www.tiktok.com/@chicago.sun...
My latest on the Trump immigration escalation in Chicago and Broadview.... The link below is to the TikTok version. www.tiktok.com/@chicago.sun...
Gov. Pritzker said the Trump administration is poised to send 100 troops to Chicago. That’s what he was told by the feds. This is the latest escalation when it comes to Trump’s immigration operations ...
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October 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
My latest on the Trump immigration escalation in Chicago and Broadview.... The link below is to the TikTok version. www.tiktok.com/@chicago.sun...
Back in the saddle. Here's my latest... take a look and let me know what you think... www.tiktok.com/@chicago.sun...
ICE agents in suburban Chicago lacked body cameras during a recent deadly shooting of a Mexican immigrant because the Trump administration ended the federal program launched by President Biden requiri...
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September 20, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Back in the saddle. Here's my latest... take a look and let me know what you think... www.tiktok.com/@chicago.sun...
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Terrific profile of the new Chicago pope Leo XIV by @suntimes ace @bylaurenfitz.bsky.social. Deep dive into his roots - from Dolton, a south suburb of Chicago to the Vatican. bit.ly/4m8tvxI
From Chicago's south suburbs to helping choose the next pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost joins the conclave Wednesday to pick Pope Francis' successor. His rise in the faith began at a South Side church. "Even as a young teenager, he knew what he wanted to do and wh...
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May 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Terrific profile of the new Chicago pope Leo XIV by @suntimes ace @bylaurenfitz.bsky.social. Deep dive into his roots - from Dolton, a south suburb of Chicago to the Vatican. bit.ly/4m8tvxI
To clarify….. from the Chicago south suburb Dolton
May 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
To clarify….. from the Chicago south suburb Dolton
A Chicago Pope! Robert Prevost raised in the city!
May 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
A Chicago Pope! Robert Prevost raised in the city!
Trump slamming Obama Presidential Center high construction costs now at session with Canada PM calling the project a disaster. FYI..The center, being built in Chicago, contrary to what Trump said, will NOT house a presidential library.
May 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Trump slamming Obama Presidential Center high construction costs now at session with Canada PM calling the project a disaster. FYI..The center, being built in Chicago, contrary to what Trump said, will NOT house a presidential library.
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., just told supporters she will not seek another 9th c.d. term after 26 years. From statement: "Today, it is with profound gratitude and the utmost appreciation for my constituents that I announce my decision not to seek reelection at the end of my current term."
May 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., just told supporters she will not seek another 9th c.d. term after 26 years. From statement: "Today, it is with profound gratitude and the utmost appreciation for my constituents that I announce my decision not to seek reelection at the end of my current term."
Trump at National Day of prayer event about a bedrock U.S. principle: "Forget about the separation of church and state."
May 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Trump at National Day of prayer event about a bedrock U.S. principle: "Forget about the separation of church and state."
Today: Sen. @TammyDuckworth
endorsedJuliana Stratton for open Senate seat in Illinois Dem primary. Gov. @JBPritzker backed his lt.gov for @SenatorDurbin seat Friday. Only one to declare so far. The two major endorsements raises entry bar for others. Logical move for Duckworth.
endorsedJuliana Stratton for open Senate seat in Illinois Dem primary. Gov. @JBPritzker backed his lt.gov for @SenatorDurbin seat Friday. Only one to declare so far. The two major endorsements raises entry bar for others. Logical move for Duckworth.
April 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Today: Sen. @TammyDuckworth
endorsedJuliana Stratton for open Senate seat in Illinois Dem primary. Gov. @JBPritzker backed his lt.gov for @SenatorDurbin seat Friday. Only one to declare so far. The two major endorsements raises entry bar for others. Logical move for Duckworth.
endorsedJuliana Stratton for open Senate seat in Illinois Dem primary. Gov. @JBPritzker backed his lt.gov for @SenatorDurbin seat Friday. Only one to declare so far. The two major endorsements raises entry bar for others. Logical move for Duckworth.
Big week for Sen. Dick Durbin, D-IL. After announcing won't seek re-election, heading to Vatican for Pope Francis funeral, per Sen. Susan Collins R-Maine, leading Senate delegation. Also w Sens. Mike Rounds, R-SD, Edward Markey D-MA, and Eric Schmitt R-MO.
April 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Big week for Sen. Dick Durbin, D-IL. After announcing won't seek re-election, heading to Vatican for Pope Francis funeral, per Sen. Susan Collins R-Maine, leading Senate delegation. Also w Sens. Mike Rounds, R-SD, Edward Markey D-MA, and Eric Schmitt R-MO.
Giant Dem Illinois Senate primary brewing now that @durbin
today announced retirement. Rep. Krishnamoorthi in. Reps. Underwood, Kelly considering. Lt. Gov. Stratton in.
today announced retirement. Rep. Krishnamoorthi in. Reps. Underwood, Kelly considering. Lt. Gov. Stratton in.
April 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Giant Dem Illinois Senate primary brewing now that @durbin
today announced retirement. Rep. Krishnamoorthi in. Reps. Underwood, Kelly considering. Lt. Gov. Stratton in.
today announced retirement. Rep. Krishnamoorthi in. Reps. Underwood, Kelly considering. Lt. Gov. Stratton in.
Yes! Just in - "AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists"
April 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Yes! Just in - "AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists"
From White House: "Second Lady Usha Vance to Visit Greenland on March 27, 2025...with her son and a United States delegation to visit historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimussersu, Greenland’s national dogsled race. ."
March 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
From White House: "Second Lady Usha Vance to Visit Greenland on March 27, 2025...with her son and a United States delegation to visit historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimussersu, Greenland’s national dogsled race. ."
My column on the GOP-led House Oversight grilling of 4 Democratic sanctuary city mayors. Chicago's Brandon Johnson escaped unscathed. chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...
March 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
My column on the GOP-led House Oversight grilling of 4 Democratic sanctuary city mayors. Chicago's Brandon Johnson escaped unscathed. chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...
GOP House Oversight sanctuary city hearing on Wednesday to beat up Democratic mayors from Chicago, New York, Denver and Boston. Brandon Johnson hit DC Sunday for 3 days of prep. chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...
Mayor Brandon Johnson arrives in DC to prep for testimony before GOP-led sanctuary city hearing
Brandon Johnson is in DC ahead of Wednesday's appearance before the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Republicans are expected to use the Democratic mayors of Chicago, Denver, Boston and New ...
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March 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
GOP House Oversight sanctuary city hearing on Wednesday to beat up Democratic mayors from Chicago, New York, Denver and Boston. Brandon Johnson hit DC Sunday for 3 days of prep. chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...
Sen. Duckworth on Trump IVF EO: “Don’t be fooled. Donald Trump’s executive order does nothing to expand access to IVF. In fact, he’s the reason IVF is at risk in the first place.”
February 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Sen. Duckworth on Trump IVF EO: “Don’t be fooled. Donald Trump’s executive order does nothing to expand access to IVF. In fact, he’s the reason IVF is at risk in the first place.”
Trump/Musk/DOGE playing with fire if doing anything with Social Security to trigger anxiety about getting monthly payments - on time, right amount. This post pegged to resignation of acting Social Security chief over giving DOGE access to data. Will this get Republicans to step up?
February 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Trump/Musk/DOGE playing with fire if doing anything with Social Security to trigger anxiety about getting monthly payments - on time, right amount. This post pegged to resignation of acting Social Security chief over giving DOGE access to data. Will this get Republicans to step up?
Durbin, Duckworth vote no on Gabbard; confirmed 52-48 Duckworth: “Gabbard is not only wholly unqualified for this position, but she has an extremely concerning history of cozying up to our adversaries that makes her unfit for the job”
Durbin: Russia, North Korea, "cheering" at her confirmation.
Durbin: Russia, North Korea, "cheering" at her confirmation.
February 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Durbin, Duckworth vote no on Gabbard; confirmed 52-48 Duckworth: “Gabbard is not only wholly unqualified for this position, but she has an extremely concerning history of cozying up to our adversaries that makes her unfit for the job”
Durbin: Russia, North Korea, "cheering" at her confirmation.
Durbin: Russia, North Korea, "cheering" at her confirmation.
Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich in an Oval Office signing. "He's cleaner than anybody in this room," Trump said. In 2020, Trump cut Blagojevich's 14 year sentence, letting him leave a federal prison after serving about eight years.
February 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich in an Oval Office signing. "He's cleaner than anybody in this room," Trump said. In 2020, Trump cut Blagojevich's 14 year sentence, letting him leave a federal prison after serving about eight years.
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk are dismantling government and a compliant GOP-led Congress rolls over
There is a difference between dismantling federal agencies in cruel and chaotic ways while claiming, without proof, that you are ferreting out cheating, and doing the hard work of finding waste and fr...
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February 10, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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