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An elderly man warms his hands by the fire he created across the street from a homeless encampment under a major interstate freeway Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Chicago. Millions of Americans face below-zero temperatures as storms bring a blast of Arctic air, snow and ice. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Judge blocks Trump admin changes that could have forced 170,000 families into homelessness

HUD's funding changes would have significantly increased the homeless population of every state across the country, with homelessness numbers in cities like Chicago sharply increasing, according to projections.

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Chicago Chicago Teachers Union’s Stacy Davis Gates talks CPS CEO Pedro Martinez with WCPT’s Richard Chew By Andy Miles and Richard Chew – 9/24/24

In a Monday interview with WCPT’s Richard Chew, Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates expressed her frustration with the state of contract negotiations with Chicago Public Schools and the role CPS CEO Pedro Martinez is playing in that process.

Chicago WCPT’s Joan Esposito interviews Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson By Andy Miles and Joan Esposito – 9/10/24

On Monday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joined WCPT's Joan Esposito for his first interview on the station since becoming mayor in 2023.

Chicago OPINION: A jubilant week in Chicago defied media’s predictions of another 1968 convention By Jennifer Schulze – 8/27/24

Jennifer Schulze writes, "The vibrant, happy convention proved yet one more blow to the credibility of some news outlets that spent months regurgitating 56-year-old videos and grainy photos of Chicago police clashing with anti-Vietnam War protestors during the 1968 convention."

Chicago Obamas, Bernie Sanders and J.B. Pritzker headline night two of the DNC By Richard Eberwein – 8/21/24

The second night of the Democratic National Convention featured thunderous speeches from Democratic leaders like Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT), Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D), former First Lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama.

Chicago Trump initially planned on staying in Chicago during Milwaukee RNC By Caleb Brennan – 6/18/24

Former President Donald Trump will stay in Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention, despite initial reports that he would stay at Trump International Hotel in Chicago.

Chicago [UPDATED] ShotSpotter CEO evokes Guantánamo Bay debate in defense of product By Austin Linfante – 5/06/24

In an interview published Monday, SoundThinking CEO Ralph Clark positively compared his company’s product ShotSpotter to the controversial military prison at Guantánamo Bay, saying both are misunderstood and necessary for security.

Chicago OPINION: Don’t believe the MAGA lie that Americans were better off four years ago than today By Edwin Eisendrath – 3/18/24

Edwin Eisendrath writes, "In his four years as president, Mr. Trump never once sought to be my president, or to reach out in any way to Americans not already in his camp."

Chicago Biden administration dedicates $8.2 billion to high-speed passenger rail projects By Richard Eberwein – 12/08/23

On Friday, the Biden administration announced $8.2 billion in funding for several major passenger rail projects across the country.

Chicago Anti-migrant protesters batter Chicago alderwoman, aide at proposed migrant tent camp By Austin Linfante – 10/20/23

Multiple xenophobic, anti-migrant protesters physically attacked a Chicago alderwoman and her aide in Brighton Park Thursday morning, briefly sending the latter to the hospital.

Chicago OPINION: Democrats need to be like Walter Payton and just keep pushing forward By Edwin Eisendrath – 7/13/23

Edwin Eisendrath writes, "Instead of attending to every new outrage on the right, let’s just focus on winning elections and reminding Americans of all the forward progress we are making."

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