In a unanimous 71-0 vote last Thursday, with no debate or discussion, the California State Assembly passed a bill that would require the state’s board of education to teach students the racial “significance” of Barack Obama’s presidency as part of
Illinois Democrats are desperate to have Chicago named as the site of the Obama Presidential Library, so desperate they pulled a sneaky “off-site” vote to spend $100 million in tax dollars on its construction. But the underhanded vote and the
DALLAS (AP) — Vince Carter knew right away the exact date of the last time he had a buzzer-beating try in a playoff game — 13 years ago. It’s seared in the memory of the 16-year veteran because he missed
My father called me from LAX on Wednesday, on his way back home to Chicago after the holidays. Had I seen the Los Angeles Times yet? “There’s a story there about a doctor at UCLA. A whistleblower. They had to pay him
Bloomberg Business has released its rankings of the smartest spenders in the sports world–or at least the National Football League, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, and Major League Baseball, for 2014. The outlet bases its calculation on cost per
Is the National Labor Relations Board giving labor-movement organizers a face-saving out by agreeing to hear a Northwestern University appeal to the decision that empowered student-athletes to form unions? The NLRB’s eleventh-hour timing certainly sparks suspicion. Northwestern University football players
In response to Friday’s blockbuster Chicago Tribune report that exposed favorable coordination between CNN and Rahm Emanuel’s office to make the embattled Chicago mayor “look good” in CNN’s eight-part documentary “Chicagoland,” the network released a statement to Mediaite that does
In an earlier age, this would be shocking enough to bring network executives tumbling out of their offices. In today’s world of absurdly biased left-wing media, it’s a footnote. But for what it’s worth, the Chicago Tribune just busted CNN
The Illinois High School Association announced new rules banning full contact during football’s off-season on April 22. The move is the latest example of state authorities attempting to address the safety and health of teens playing the sport. The restrictions
The Chicago Tribune gained access to over 700 emails between Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office and CNN. The emails detail a cozy relationship between the Democrat’s office and the cable news network during the production of “Chicagoland,” a low-rated eight-part
As violence in Chicago continues to spin out of control, businesses are reacting in logical ways. A Subway sandwich shop with a bulletproof enclosure for employees, for instance, made the news in the Windy City, showing that violence is affecting
Are you ready for some football? There are 256 games on the schedule released yesterday by the NFL. They all count equally in the standings. But some games are more equal than others in the minds of fans. Here are
CHICAGO (AP) — There was a giant replica cake right next to the Ernie Banks statue, and an old-time band played as fans made their way through the main entrance. The famed marquee had a message, too. “Happy Birthday, Wrigley
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Arab countries recruit more soldiers from Pakistan U.S. threatens to cut off all aid to the Palestinians ZeroHedge: China’s commodity and real estate bubbles are bursting 45 people in Chicago shot over the weekend
TMZ Sports reports that NBA superstar Joakim Noah filed suit against the company whose shoes he’s been advertising with his feet. Noah sues Le Coq Sportif, whose shoes Noah wore since 2007 in exchange for a 6-year $6 million deal.
During the first two weeks of nice temperatures in Chicago this year–which included Easter weekend–the city was beset with some 100 shootings with nearly a dozen dead. This intense violence has earned the Windy City a brand new nickname bestowed
On Tuesday, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said that labor unions and corporations that receive government contracts should be prohibited from contributing to political candidates to blunt crony capitalism in Washington. Paul noted that speech, “whether you pay for it or
On Tuesday at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) discussed government surveillance with the institute’s director and former Obama political adviser David Axelrod… Follow Pam on Twitter @pamkeyNEN
The Chicago Bulls have relied on their toughness and grit for years. Ever since Derrick Rose went down, the first time, this group of Windy City cagers has exceeded expectations. When Rose went down yet again, the team’s mettle was really
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — When Utah’s new federal courthouse opened last week, it came with security improvements that are becoming standard around the country: separate entrances and elevators for judges, defendants and the public; bullet-resistant glass and paneling; and
Former Speaker of the House Denny Hastert, now a K Street lobbyist, is gathering with several Chicago Republicans for a public event aimed at yet again building support in Washington for amnesty, Roll Call reports. Hastert, now a lobbyist for
The warm weather has finally arrived for Chicago, with two recent weekends featuring moderate temperatures. While the warm weather is great for those out jogging and enjoying the Lake Shore, it isn’t so great for crime, as shootings have soared.
Inform: Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy claims that his department is “making progress” on defeating crime and points to lower crime rates as proof. But Chicago Magazine claims something more nefarious is lowering the crime rates. According to a Chicago
ARLINGTON, TEXAS (AP)–Robbie Ross hadn’t allowed an earned run in his previous two starts, and the Texas Rangers had won five games in a row. They are not planning to let one strange and lopsided game affect how much better
NHL teams given at least a 60 percent chance of winning in the Breitbart Sports Playoff Table are 8-2 heading into Easter Sunday’s games. One of the two upsets was of the Boston Bruins by the Detroit Red Wings, who according
