Buttigieg takes hits on issue of his experience
November 21, 2019
ATLANTA (AP) – In Wednesday night’s Democratic debate, Pete Buttigieg became the focus of several of his Democratic opponents for what they characterized as a lack of experience. After the South Bend, Indiana, mayor called for federal leadership on voting rights, Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar pointed...
Debate takeaways: Warren attacked, 70s club avoids age issue
Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
October 16, 2019
A dozen Democratic presidential candidates participated in a spirited debate over health care, taxes, gun control and impeachment. Takeaways from the three-hour forum in Westerville, Ohio: WARREN'S RISE ATTRACTS ATTACKS Sen. Elizabeth Warren found Tuesday that her rise in the polls may come with a s...
After static summer, Democratic race enters a chaotic fall
Julie Pace, Thomas Beaumont and Steve Peoples, Associated Press
October 13, 2019
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic presidential race that had been largely static through the summer has tumbled into a chaotic fall, shaped by unpredictable events and the deepening impeachment crisis surrounding President Donald Trump. Less than four months before voting begins, front-running candidates...
Harris gets personal, delivers civil rights blow to Biden
Will Weissert, Associated Press
June 28, 2019
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris spoke slowly but bluntly as she stared at Joe Biden, then began treating him as a hostile witness. The former prosecutor turned California senator started by saying she didn't think the former vice president was racist. But she criticized him for recently defendi...
Warren unveils $640 billion college debt forgiveness plan
Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
April 22, 2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democrat Elizabeth Warren is proposing the elimination of existing student loan debt for millions of Americans, part of a sweeping set of education funding proposals announced as she and other presidential candidates seek to differentiate themselves in a sprawling field. The...
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A man was stabbed Friday morning on a Red Line train at the Fullerton stop by DePaul's Lincoln Park campus,...
Chicago mayor fires city’s top cop over ‘ethical lapses’
December 2, 2019
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired the city’s retiring police superintendent...
City Council approves Lightfoot’s $11.6B budget plan
November 26, 2019
The Chicago City Council has passed Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s $11.6 billion budget...
CTA holiday trains, bus gearing up for season
November 25, 2019
The Chicago Transit Authority’s holiday train will soon roll into service. The...