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Atlanta school eliminates morning pledge of allegiance
Here’s a decision that will likely spark mixed reaction across the country, one Atlanta charter school is cutting out the Pledge of Allegiance from its early morning routine. Why? The decision w...
Cumulus Media Aug 10, 2018

Chicago police to target ‘large, unsanctioned street parties’ in effort to combat violence
Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson took another step aimed at preventing a repeat of last weekend's gun violence. Johnson said he will be cracking down on potentially dangerous large gatherings. The s...
Cumulus Media Aug 10, 2018

President Trump blames the violence in Chicago on ‘bad leadership’
President Donald Trump slammed political leaders in Chicago on Thursday, blaming city officials for the weekend violence that left 12 people dead. "I guess you have to take it from the leadership," Tr...
Cumulus Media Aug 10, 2018

State Rep. La Shawn Ford “it’s the government’s job to make sure communities are equal”
Mike Opelka is in for Big John and Ramblin’ Ray. He talks with State Rep La Shawn Ford, asking about his comments towards Chicago’s violence. Saying how it’s the government...
Cumulus Media Aug 8, 2018

Mayoral candidate McCarthy backs away from Trump criticism, says Emanuel’s ‘not doing his job’
Mayoral candidate Garry McCarthy went to Fox News again Tuesday morning, where he withdrew from his earlier criticisms of President Donald Trump while continuing to pound Mayor Rahm Emanuel for his ma...
Cumulus Media Aug 8, 2018

Rosie O’Donnell believes Trump ‘is loathed in America’
[van id=”politics/2018/08/07/rosie-odonnell-trump-feud-activism-sot-cpt-vpx.cnn”] Actress Rosie O’Donnell talks to CNN’s Chris Cuomo about why she has turned a feud with Presid...
Cumulus Media Aug 7, 2018

Mundelein teen dies after being found unresponsive at Lollapalooza
CHICAGO - A teenage boy has died after being found unresponsive on the grounds at Lollapalooza. 16-year-old Evan Kitz-Miller of Mundelein was found in the 300 block of East Randolph Street around 8 p....
Cumulus Media Aug 6, 2018

Rudy Giuliani blames Democrats for Chicago crime after 63 shot over the weekend
Gunshots and sirens filled the streets of Chicago over the weekend. Between Friday evening and Sunday night, 63 people were shot in separate incidents, ABC 7 reported. Ten were killed in the attacks, ...
Cumulus Media Aug 6, 2018

Man receives ticket for breaking car window to save dog
While leaving a pet in a hot car can earn the owner a fine, so could a Good Samaritan attempting a rescue. A man in Ohio was cited for criminal damage because he didn’t wait for police before sm...
Cumulus Media Aug 3, 2018

Ted Cruz introduces bill to repeal part of GOP tax overhaul
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz introduced legislation yesterday to repeal part of the sweeping tax overhaul that imposed a new levy on churches, charities, and other nonprofits. Some of those traditionally tax-e...
Cumulus Media Aug 2, 2018






