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Illinois State Rep. Rita Mayfield Advances Multiple Bills Through House

Illinois State Representative Rita Mayfield (60th District) announced that several pieces of legislation she sponsored have successfully passed out of the Illinois House, addressing issues ranging from consumer transparency to public safety and healthcare access. Among the measures advancing is HB 4235, which ensures committed persons and their correspondents are not charged additional fees for mail services. HB 4247 would expand access to asthma medication for students participating in athletic […]

todayApril 18, 2026 2

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Chicago Man Charged After Allegedly Sending Detailed Assassination Threats Against President Trump

By Aidan Christion CHICAGO — A Chicago man has been charged in a federal case after allegedly sending a series of detailed threats to assassinate President Donald Trump, including claims he would carry out a sniper attack on the White House lawn using a high-powered rifle, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Michael Kovco, 29, of Chicago, is accused of transmitting multiple messages to official CIA and White House […]

todayApril 15, 2026 2

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Opinion: Donald Trump Faces Criticism Over Conduct, but Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution Seen as Unlikely Remedy

As questions continue to circulate about what it would take to invoke the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump, some observers argue that those within his political sphere are neither concerned by nor motivated to act on his rhetoric. Critics contend that Trump’s behavior has followed a consistent trajectory over the past decade, suggesting that the instability many perceive is not incidental, but rather reflective of a broader political environment […]

todayApril 14, 2026 1

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Mike Johnson Praises Donald Trump, Says Controversial Jesus Post “Showed Great Respect”

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said President Donald Trump did not view a controversial image depicting himself as Jesus as “sacrilegious.” Speaking Tuesday with CNN’s Veronica Stracqualursi, Johnson said he reached out to the president shortly after the post was shared. “Was it blasphemy?” the reporter asked. “I talked with the president about it as soon as I saw it and told him that I don't think it was being […]

todayApril 14, 2026 1

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UPDATE: Donald Trump Removes AI-Generated ‘Jesus’ Image From Truth Social After Backlash

The AI-generated image shared by Donald Trump on his Truth Social account, depicting himself as Jesus Christ, appears to have been removed. The link to the post—originally published Sunday, which coincided with Orthodox Easter—now returns an error message stating, “This resource could not be found,” as of Monday afternoon. The image, which depicted Donald Trump as Jesus Christ healing the sick, drew backlash from several of his own conservative supporters. The visual showed Trump in religious attire, placing his hand […]

todayApril 13, 2026 2

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BLASPHEMOUS: President Trump Sparks Outrage After Posting Image Portraying Himself Performing Christ-Like Healing

By Aidan Christion President Donald Trump is facing backlash after sharing a highly stylized image that appears to depict him in a Christ-like role, performing a miraculous healing. The image shows Trump dressed in flowing robes, placing his hand on a man lying in a hospital bed while emitting a glowing light—imagery commonly associated with depictions of Jesus. Surrounding him are figures resembling soldiers, civilians, and medical staff looking on […]

todayApril 12, 2026 14

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Trump-Themed Store in Crystal Lake Temporarily Closes Amid Slumping Sales During Iran Conflict

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. — A Trump-themed retail store in the Chicago suburbs has temporarily closed its doors after a sharp decline in sales, which the owner says began during the ongoing military conflict involving Iran. The business, known as the “Trump Truth Store” and inspired by President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform, is located in Crystal Lake. According to reporting by Chicago Tribune, the store shut down abruptly as revenue […]

todayApril 7, 2026 1

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Trump’s 2027 Budget Proposal Targets Education Funding, Raising Concerns for HBCUs

By Aidan Christion WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s proposed 2027 federal budget is drawing criticism after outlining significant cuts to domestic programs, including education funding that could impact historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and other minority-serving institutions. The proposal calls for a 10% reduction in non-defense discretionary spending, part of a broader effort to redirect federal resources toward military and national security priorities.  While the administration has not publicly […]

todayApril 3, 2026 3

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North Chicago Mayor Meets Pope Leo XIV During Vatican Visit

By Aidan Christion NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham Jr. and his wife, Yvonne Rockingham, were among a select group of Illinois leaders who traveled to Vatican City this week, where they had the rare opportunity to meet Pope Leo XIV during a private audience. The visit was part of a diplomatic delegation organized by the Illinois Municipal League, which brought together approximately two dozen mayors, their […]

todayApril 3, 2026 2