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Hate Crime Investigation Underway After Threatening Graffiti Targets Black Women-Led Chicago Theater

CHICAGO, IL — Chicago police are investigating a disturbing act of vandalism after threatening graffiti reading “Murder Black Women” was discovered at a prominent Black women-led theater on the city’s South Side. The message was found at Definition Theatre in the Hyde Park neighborhood, prompting an investigation by the Chicago Police Department as a potential hate crime. The theater, known for amplifying Black voices and stories, condemned the vandalism and […]

todayJune 6, 2026

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Part 2: “Do Black Communities Hold Themselves Accountable?”

A Continued Conversation with Historian Dr. Elijah Freeman Following our first conversation with historian Dr. Elijah Freeman about incarceration, crime statistics, and the historical roots of the American justice system, Pulse Radio 96.1 received responses from listeners who pointed to another argument frequently shared online. Many social media users claim that Black Americans only speak out when injustice comes from outside their communities, while remaining silent when violence occurs within […]

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Understanding the Numbers: A Conversation with Historian Dr. Elijah Freeman

In an era where social media posts can spread to thousands of people within minutes, questions about race, crime, and incarceration often generate strong opinions—but not always informed ones. To better understand the historical context behind claims regarding Black Americans and the criminal justice system, Pulse Radio 96.1 sat down with Dr. Elijah Freeman, a respected historian, author, and lecturer whose work focuses on African American history, Reconstruction-era policies, housing […]

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Fact Check: Do Common Stereotypes About Black Americans Hold Up Under Scrutiny?

A social media commentator (HearMiaOut), recently sparked controversy after posting a series of remarks about Black Americans in response to online discussions surrounding the Rick Chow verdict. Among the claims were suggestions that Black Americans do not start businesses, are being outperformed educationally because they do not value education, and should boycott Asian-owned businesses if they disagree with the verdict. The comments drew criticism online and renewed a broader conversation […]

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Waukegan Man Accused of Stabbing His Stepfather 13 Times, & Attacking His Estranged Wife

A Waukegan man accused of stabbing his stepfather-in-law 13 times and attacking his estranged wife outside a North Chicago home has been ordered held in the Lake County Jail pending trial. Ramon Morales, 27, faces a Class X felony count of attempted murder, two counts of aggravated battery, multiple misdemeanor counts of domestic battery, and violating an order of protection. North Chicago police and firefighters responded around 10:50 a.m. Wednesday […]

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Waukegan Celebrates Groundbreaking of Permanent American Place Casino Project

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — City leaders, state officials, business executives, and community partners gathered Thursday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the permanent American Place Casino at Fountain Square, marking a major milestone in one of the largest economic development projects in Waukegan’s recent history. The project, led by Full House Resorts and American Place Casino, represents more than $500 million in total investment and is expected to create hundreds of construction […]

todayJune 4, 2026

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Pulse Radio 96.1 Calls For A Mass Boycott Against Asian-Owned Businesses + Regarding Non-Guilty Verdict In Carmack-Belton Case

Pulse Radio 96.1 is deeply disappointed by the verdict reached in the case involving the death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. While we respect the legal process and the role of the jury, we recognize that many members of the community are grieving, frustrated, and struggling to understand how a child lost his life and yet no criminal conviction was secured. Cyrus Carmack-Belton was more than a headline. He was a […]

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