(CBS) — The warmest day of the year so far brings hundreds of mischievous teens to Michigan Avenue. Police are calling it ‘mob action’. CBS 2 is learning about multiple incidents in at least four different locations along the Magnificent
While there are much more serious issues to deal with, like the state’s financial crisis and Chicago’s exploding crime wave, Illinois legislators have decided to focus on the burning issue of driving with dogs. Proposed legislation would make it illegal
(AP) NEW YORK–Martin Scorsese is developing a TV series based on his 2002 film “Gangs of New York.” The director is partnering with Miramax, which released the Oscar-nominated film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Daniel Day-Lewis. The planned show doesn’t yet
Gay rights advocates defaced and vandalized a San Antonio, TX Chick-fil-A restaurant with more than two dozen Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) posters and messages on Wednesday night. Chick-fil-A workers saw the posters when they arrived to work on
Green Day launched its new American arena tour on Thursday night as only they can, screaming through an impossibly wide-ranging set that had thousands of fans jumping, moshing and stage-diving at Chicago’s Allstate Arena for well over two hours. But
More than likely the Chicago Cubs will finish fifth in the NL Central; but unlike last year, that will be last place. It is only Theo Epstein’s second year and he has stressed numerous times to not expect results until
The Miami Heat came to Chicago on Wednesday looking to extend their winning streak to 28 games against a Bulls squad playing without Joakim Noah and Derrick Rose in a dynamite regular season game that had the feel and intensity
Media Matters is scrambling to discredit a much-discussed report on America’s disability program by journalist Chana Joffe-Walt that was featured on Chicago’s Public Radio This American Life and National Public Radio’s (NPR) All Things Considered. Media Matters researcher Hannah Groch-Begley
During a March 24 appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press, the NRA’s Wayne LaPierre explained that Chicago is big on gun control, small on enforcement of existing gun laws–and he asked why NBC News won’t cover this. In fact, LaPierre
Last week, in anticipation of the city’s current school closing battle, the Chicago Teachers Union sponsored civil disobedience training for its members by none other than the professional manufacturer of crisis and radical self-proclaimed “anarchist” Lisa Fithian. Fithian first became
WAYNE LAPIERRE, NRA CHAIR: Let me give you the real sad thing, though. Let me hold up a mirror, right now, to the whole national news media and the White House. I just got the track data from Syracuse University
(AP) Court: Can drug companies pay to delay generics?By JESSE J. HOLLAND and LINDA A. JOHNSONAssociated PressWASHINGTONFederal regulators are pressing the Supreme Court to stop big pharmaceutical corporations from paying generic drug competitors to delay releasing their cheaper versions of
(AP) FAA to close 149 air traffic towers under cutsBy JASON KEYSERAssociated PressCHICAGOUnder orders to trim hundreds of millions of dollars from its budget, the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday released a final list of 149 air traffic control towers
While the NCAA Tournament is stealing headlines, here are some NFL offseason notes for those who, like me, believe football is a year-round sport. Perhaps the biggest story this NFL offseason has been the dismantling of the Super Bowl champion
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office indicated Thursday he plans to close 54 elementary schools in poor, predominantly black neighborhoods because Chicago public schools face a $1 billion shortfall. According to the Associated Press, “many of the schools identified for closure are
In response to Do Gosnell’s Victims Matter, Mr. President?: Since we’re talking about how the media shapes public perception with the stories it chooses not to tell, (which not coincidentally happen to be the same stories Obama chooses not to
Thanks to Mayor Bloomberg’s staggering $2+ million investment in Robin Kelly in the Illinois 2nd district race to replace Jesse Jackson, Jr., the Democrat primary garnered enough attention to leave many residents thinking the race was over after the February
In response to Violence a Small Problem in Chicago?: This aspect of the gun-control debate fascinates me, Sonnie. It’s a powerful example of how the media shapes public perception with both what it says, and what it does not say;
(AP) Bears part ways with veteran LB Brian UrlacherBy ANDREW SELIGMANAP Sports WriterCHICAGOBrian Urlacher wanted to re-sign with the Chicago Bears. Instead, they’re parting ways with the veteran linebacker after 13 years. General manager Phil Emery said Wednesday that the
(AP) Heat run streak to 24 with huge comeback vs. CavsBy TOM WITHERSAP Sports WriterCLEVELAND Miami’s winning streak was in danger of disappearing–in Cleveland, of all places. But LeBron James wouldn’t give up. James scored 25 points as the Heat
Editors’ Note: In an effort to foster a more open and honest American dialog, Breitbart convened “The Uninvited” panel at CPAC 2013. This post is a part of a series continuing that dialog with the Breitbart News readers. Anti-jihad activist Pamela Geller
(AP) Nuggets beat Thunder for first 13-game win streakBy JEFF LATZKEAP Sports WriterOKLAHOMA CITY Ty Lawson scored 25 points, Andre Miller had 20 points and nine assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 114-104 Tuesday night to
According to my Black Revolutionary “associates”, I’m standing on the wrong side of history. I would be a great voice to help bring in the new revolution. OK. I’ll sign up. But I have 6 questions first: When is the
With Paul McKinley surging up the Illinois conservative ranks–after the mainstream Chicago media’s attempts to reconvict him for his past backfired–the only question remaining is: where is the Illinois Republican Party? Not only was the Illinois Republican Party missing in
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter didn’t like an article in Philadelphia Magazine entitled: “Being White in Philly: Whites, Race, Class, and the things that never get said.” The mayor was so upset about reading an opinion that he didn’t like,
According to a new report, in roughly 30 years, the United States of America will be the world’s first major post-industrial society to see its population tip from majority white to minority ethnic groups comprising the majority of the population,
A theme of the NFL offseason continues to be past-their-prime free agents or big names that teams could not afford to keep that are now on the market. At this point, Ed Reed remains the most notable and most coveted
[Update (May 2, 2013): President Barack Obama will indeed nominate Pritzker as Secretary of Commerce.] Penny Pritzker, the Hyatt heir and former subprime mortgage lender who was deemed too controversial to lead the Department of Commerce four years ago, is now
By HOPE YENAssociated PressWASHINGTONA record number of U.S. counties–more than 1 in 3–are now dying off, hit by an aging population and weakened local economies that are spurring young adults to seek jobs and build families elsewhere. New 2012 census
Former American International Group (AIG) CEO Hank Greenberg accused the Obama administration Wednesday of threatening the company not to join a class action lawsuit that he has brought against the federal government over the terms of the 2008 AIG bailout. Minutes
(AP) Actor Ed Asner, 83, treated for exhaustion in Ind.GARY, Ind.Ed Asner’s publicist says the 83-year-old actor, who has been touring the country performing a one-man show for more than three years, has been hospitalized with exhaustion. Publicist Charles Sherman
The Miami Heat made it 19 wins in a row by dominating the Atlanta Hawks 98-81, giving LeBron James supporters another talking point as the streak topped Michael Jordan’s best streak ever. However, with Dwyane Wade continuing his torrid streak
Left-handed pitchers are the Holy Grail in baseball and, unfortunately, the Chicago Cubs lack them. Right now, their projected starting lineup includes no southpaws, but the starting rotation is nonetheless deep. Jeff Samardzija went 9-13 with a 3.81 ERA last
Stony Brook’s incredible defense led by the duo of Low-Major All-American Tommy Brenton (6-foot-5) and 6-foot-8 Jameel Warney looked strong enough to upset a power conference team in the tournament, but they will not get that chance after a last
(AP) Illinois settles SEC fraud charge over pensionsSPRINGFIELD, Ill. The federal government is charging Illinois with securities fraud, claiming it misled investors about the health of its pension system. Gov. Pat Quinn’s office said Monday that the state has agreed
(AP) Howard leads Lakers over Bulls 90-81By JOE HAAKENSONAssociated PressLOS ANGELESDwight Howard scored 16 points and grabbed 21 rebounds, Kobe Bryant chipped in with 19 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls
The GOP primary in the race to replace Jesse Jackson, Jr. received little to no coverage leading up to the February 26 ballot from the mainstream Chicago media. Since winning the Republican nomination, however, the media have fixated on Republican
On the day North Korea vowed to nuke America, representatives for Dennis Rodman said the former Chicago Bulls superstar intends to travel to North Korea again in the next six months to convince North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un to
In his newest book, At The Brink, author John Lott tells his readers what he told Breitbart News in mid-January: when he met then-lecturer Obama at the University of Chicago in the 1990s, Obama said, “I don’t believe people should
