Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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lgbtq
  • by david hall
Rainbow flag raised over Daley Plaza to celebrate Pride Month and ‘unity and solidarity’

Mayor Brandon Johnson and other local officials spoke of Chicago's historically prominent role in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, while acknowledging recent threats to that progress.

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
Aurora mayor says Kane County sheriff's decisions before police shooting led to 'unfortunate loss of life'

Mayor Richard Irvin was referring to Sheriff Ron Hain's order to seize the suspect's car the night before the fatal shooting, "compromising" an undercover Aurora police operation to arrest the man safely. Hain called Irvin's comments "reckless and inappropriate."

religion
  • by david hall
Chicago Catholics embrace 'inspiring' story of Carlo Acutis, set to be first millennial saint

Before Pope Francis acknowledged a second miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis in May, starting the process of giving him sainthood, Chicago Catholics were already embracing the Italian teen’s story and named a local parish after him in 2022.

nation-world
  • by david hall
Mexico votes in historic elections marred by cartel violence and deep division

Former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum faces main opposition candidate Xóchitl Gálvez, a tech entrepreneur and former senator.