Chicago city officials are bracing for the possibility of thousands of migrants being bused to their city before the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August. In the last two years, officials estimate 45,000 migrants have either been bused or flown to Chicago, courtesy of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R. At the Republican National Convention (RNC),…

It’s a record-breaking introduction to the race. The campaign for Kamala Harris said it raised $81 million dollars in the first 24 hours since President Joe Biden stepped down and endorsed his vice president.  “Obviously it starts with President Biden endorsing her and it’s great to have George Clooney and Beyonce. I’m even more struck…

A former sheriff’s deputy in Illinois is facing murder charges, after body cam footage shows him shooting and killing a 36-year-old mother of two over a pot of boiling water. The incident happened in the early morning hours of July 6 in Springfield, Illinois, when Sonya Massey called 911 to report someone outside her home.…

The National Rifle Association (NRA) and its top executives are back in court for phase two of the civil corruption trial brought forward by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge will decide whether to appoint an independent monitor to oversee the gun rights group.  During phase one, a jury found that three top…

President Joe Biden appears safe as the Democratic presidential nominee — at least for now. The Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus, two of the most powerful groups on Capitol Hill, announced they still support him.  However, there are a growing number of lawmakers who have stated publicly that Biden should drop out before…

When NASCAR fans attend a race, they are accustomed to the thunderous roar of combustion engines. However, future events might feature a quieter sound on the track. NASCAR introduced its new electric vehicle (EV) race car prototype on Saturday, July 6, at the Chicago Street Race. This $1.5 million vehicle is the result of a…

Over the holiday weekend, 109 people were shot in Chicago between the morning of Thursday, July 4, and the night of Sunday, July 7. There were 19 fatalities, including an 8-year-old child and two mothers. The violence included four mass shootings, prompting Chicago’s Police Superintendent Larry Snelling and Mayor Brandon Johnson, D, to hold a…

According to an analysis by the New York Post, some of New York City’s poorest communities are taking on the brunt of the Big Apple’s migrant surge. Residents in those communities said that as a result, their struggles have gotten worse. The New York Post report shows that three of the top five most shelter-inundated…

President Joe Biden prepares for his first TV interview following the June 27 debate. And history was made at Coney Island on July 4 with this year’s hot dog eating champions! These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, July 5, 2024. Biden to sit down for first TV interview since debate amid…

In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, a notable trend has emerged among minority voters, which have traditionally been a stronghold for Democratic candidates. Recent polls show a departure from historical voting patterns, with a significant portion of Black and Hispanic voters expressing support for former President Donald Trump. According to a recent New…