The Chicago Cubs’ Playoff Push In September 2015, the city of Chicago was buzzing with excitement as the Chicago Cubs made a push for the playoffs. The Cubs had not won a World Series since 1908, and fans were hopeful that this could be the year that the curse would finally be broken. The Cubs…
The Shooting of Laquan McDonald On October 20, 2014, Laquan McDonald, a 17-year-old African American, was shot and killed by Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke. The shooting occurred in the Archer Heights neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago. The incident was captured on police dashcam video, which was not released to the public…
The Shooting of Samuel DuBose by a Cincinnati Police Officer In July 2015, the city of Chicago was rocked by a series of violent incidents that left many residents feeling unsafe and vulnerable. One of the most high-profile incidents was the shooting of Samuel DuBose by a Cincinnati police officer, which sparked widespread outrage and…
