Democrats’ absence at Chicago City Council highlights growing disconnection from citizens; city turning red.

Mind Blowing, Democrats don’t even bother showing up anymore. Entire room basically EMPTY “This is Chicago City Council. This is how they show up. This is how they ignore the citizens — They don’t show up for a quarrel” the ones that do show up “they’re on their cell phones” The Committee on the Budget …

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CHICAGO: Dozens of people are actively looting and breaking into a cargo train

On October 11, 2024, a large group was seen looting a cargo train in west Chicago. Looters broke into train containers, stealing items like electronics. The chaotic scene involved quick action by the thieves, and police were dispatched to handle the situation. 🚨#BREAKING: Dozens of people are actively looting and breaking into a cargo train …

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Person in custody after gun found at Trump Tower Chicago prompting SWAT response

A Chicago police SWAT team responded about 6:50 p.m. Tuesday to the River North skyscraper at 401 N. Wabash Ave., police said. One person was taken into custody https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2024/10/08/gun-trump-tower-chicago-cpd-cfd-city-hall-crime-river-north-person-in-custody A massive police response was seen at Trump Tower—with dozens of squad cars and an armored SWAT team car staged in front… https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/large-police-response-chicago-trump-tower/ h/t Tess

Violent crimes on rise in Chicago, robberies at 5-year high

(The Center Square) – Crime is up in Chicago despite city-wide efforts – and more than $180 million – to reduce violence through a series of programs. Republican state Rep. John Cabello said Chicago’s rising crime rate amounts to an indictment of the state’s present legal system and all its recent changes. New data shows …

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32 armed Venezuelans seize Chicago apartment building after Aurora incident—what city is next?

!! https://t.co/VECSr4dVhH — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 3, 2024 🚨 SOUTH AMERICAN GANGS ARE BEGINNING TO TAKE OVER MORE BUILDINGS IN THE UNITED STATES ⚠️ PREPARE FOR THIS TO GET WAY WORSE‼️ pic.twitter.com/K4shuehFGU — Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) September 3, 2024 This was posted yesterday on tiktok. Chicago residents have recently been speaking out about the …

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Chicago office building sold for $11 million, reflecting a staggering 63% drop since 2022.

Chicago Office Building Trades for $82 per Square Foot; 63% Discount from 2022 Transaction Trade Details: – Allstate purchased the asset in 2022 for $29.7 million ($222 PSF). – At the time of purchase in 2022, office vacancy in Chicago was significantly increasing. – Reports… pic.twitter.com/4iKngCWMdm — Shashankh Aryal (@aryal1994) September 1, 2024 Investors in …

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DNC unveils daily themes for four-day convention in Chicago: ‘For the People, For Our Future’

The themes for each night are as follows: Monday, August 19: For the People – “While Donald Trump puts himself first, Democrats are fighting for the American people. President Biden has exemplified this through his leadership and legacy as a historic president who put the American people’s interest above his own,” the DNC said. Tuesday, …

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Chicago Businesses Already Boarding Up Storefronts in Expectation of Radical Mobs at Democrat National Convention (VIDEO)

WGN News in Chicago reports: Downtown Chicago businesses board up ahead of Democratic National Convention A number of businesses in the city’s business district have covered windows and doors with plywood to better protect the buildings should demonstrations during next week’s Democratic National Convention turn unruly. Here’s the video report: AC

Chicago will be WILD

BREAKING: Pro-Palestine protesters just STORMED into a private meeting between Kamala Harris campaign officials. They set off SMOKE BOMBS inside the restaurant Police made a lot of arrests. Democrats are getting a taste of their own supporters. CRAZY! pic.twitter.com/IOnh42s7hv — George (@BehizyTweets) August 15, 2024 ARRESTS after Pro-Palestine Protester smashed signs at cops after group …

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Chicago Inner City Youth Programs Shut Down to Pay for Illegals

🚨🚨 BREAKING: Over 600 Black residents showed up in Chicago to protest their Youth Program being closed down to house illegal immigrants. pic.twitter.com/HrBbFVJdSB — JOSH DUNLAP (@JDunlap1974) July 11, 2024 via chicagotribune: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has begun the process of removing from city shelters dozens of migrant families, including those with children who attended …

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Chicago Mayor blames Richard Nixon for Blacks Killing Each Other

So we go back to dead Richard Nixon, to blame for Chicago’s current woes. Over 100 people were shot in Chicago last weekend, including 18 fatally. Mayor Brandon Johnson blamed it on Richard Nixon in his press conference today. No, that is not a joke. pic.twitter.com/dorETLl5os — Greg Price (@greg_price11) July 8, 2024 AC

71 people shot, 9 killed in Chicago, over the “Father’s Day ‘Bloody’ Weekend (into Monday morning)”

Chicago shootings: At least 71 shot, 9 fatally, from Friday to Monday across city, police say ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team, Christian Piekos, and Eric Horng WLS logo Monday, June 17, 2024 9:12PM CHICAGO (WLS) — The shooting victims from over the weekend range in age from 13 to 57, representing various parts of the city, …

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Chicago public school spending up 97% since 2012; grades down 60-80%.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has indeed seen a significant increase in spending since 2012. The FY2023 proposed budget for CPS totals $9.4 billion, with $8.0 billion allocated for the operating budget, covering day-to-day expenses. This budget includes investments in core instructional priorities, staffing levels at an all-time high, and funding from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) for academic …

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Chicago PMI Screams RECESSION! Falls To Cycle Low Of 35.4, Back To 2008 Recession Levels (Copper Prices Rising!)

by confoundedinterest17 Not so Sweet Home Chicago! After unexpectedly slumping last month to 37.9, the Chicago PMI index cratered even more unexpectedly in May, when it defied hopes of a rebound to 41.5, and instead tumbled even more, sliding to a cycle low of 35.4 which was not only below the lowest estimate, but was staggeringly low. To …

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