Chicago

Jewish reggae artist asks Chicago House Of Blues to cancel performance

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Reggae artist Matisyahou had the House of Blues In Chicago cancel its performance scheduled for Friday due to the “threat of demonstrations.” Matisyahu said House of Blues canceled the show and paid the contractual penalty, which it promised to donate to an organization that defends Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. This meeting in … Read more

Lori Lightfoot becomes first Chicago mayor in 40 years to lose re-election, social media reacts

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In a surprising upset, Lori Lightfoot has become the first Chicago mayor in 40 years to lose a bid for re-election. Lightfoot, who took office in 2019, was defeated by her challenger, former Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, in the city’s recent mayoral election. The news of Lightfoot’s defeat has generated a strong reaction on … Read more