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As a State Senator since 2016, Melton has been a vocal advocate for equity, inclusivity, and progressive change, reflecting his deep commitment to the people of Indiana. His tenure as Deputy Chair of the Indiana Democratic Party and his impactful role on the Indiana State Board of Education highlight his relentless pursuit of educational excellence and community welfare.

Melton’s political journey, punctuated by a gubernatorial bid in 2019, demonstrates his bold vision and resilience. Redirecting his ambitions to serve his hometown, he emerged victorious in the mayoral race, a testament to the trust and support he commands among the residents of Gary.

CHICAGO (WLS) — Longtime WLS-TV personality Harry Porterfield died Monday morning after a short illness, his family said. He was 95. He died of natural causes, surrounding by his family in Munster, the family statement said. There will be a public memorial in Chicago. Those details and private funeral arrangements are pending. He leaves behind a wife of […]

A program that provided direct cash assistance to 5,000 Chicago residents in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic could return to City Hall. In recent remarks to reporters, Mayor Brandon Johnson said he would like to bring back a version of the Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot, though he did not provide figures for how much it […]

Thousands of protesters from the Palestinian American community called an emergency protest in Chicago after Tuesday’s hospital explosion in Gaza. Just after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, thousands of protesters took to the streets of downtown Chicago after meeting at Federal Plaza and began walking towards the Israeli Consulate. The organizers of the rally said they don’t […]

Butkus, a middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears whose speed and ferocity set the standards for the position in the modern era, died Thursday, the team announced. He was 80. Butkus was a first-team All-Pro five times and made the Pro Bowl in eight of his nine seasons before a knee injury forced him to […]

IT’S A CELEBRATION!!!!! Dave Chappelle announced a new run of standup shows in late August. This weeks stop lands him in “The Windy City”, Chicago! With Wednesday and Friday nights nearly sold out, a Saturday show was added to comedian Dave Chappelle’s live tour to the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago, where he’ll […]

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson confronted top White House officials late Sunday, demanding they take fast and concrete steps to address a migrant crisis they believe is about to reach a breaking point in the Windy City, according to two people on the call. On a conference call they pushed for on short […]

Lil Durk’s health issues appear to run deeper than what his team has stated publicly … as the rapper’s now been forced to pull the plug on several tour dates as well as his appearance at Rolling Loud. The Chicago rap star was scheduled to hit the stage Saturday right before Travis Scott’s comeback performance … […]

Lil Durk spent the past week in the hospital with severe dehydration and exhaustion, only to be released yesterday. Durk checked into a hospital on July 6, after falling ill in Ohio. He went to the hospital as a safety measure, but doctors told him the matter was more serious than he and his team realized and quickly […]

Jamie Foxx isn’t just out and about as he recovers in Chicago — he’s saving the day for women in distress, and his act of kindness was captured on video. This video is pretty wild … it shows Jamie in a chauffeur-driven SUV roll up next to a group of people riding through downtown Chicago on […]