The Laquan McDonald Shooting and Its Aftermath In December 2015, the city of Chicago was rocked by the release of a video showing the shooting of Laquan McDonald, a 17-year-old African American boy, by a white police officer. The video, which had been withheld from the public for over a year, showed Officer Jason Van…
Protests Erupt in Chicago Following Release of Laquan McDonald Shooting Video In November 2015, the city of Chicago was rocked by protests following the release of a video showing the shooting of Laquan McDonald, a 17-year-old African American boy, by a white police officer. The video, which had been withheld from the public for over…
Chicago Cubs Make Historic Run to World Series In October 2015, the city of Chicago was buzzing with excitement as the Chicago Cubs made a historic run to the World Series. The Cubs had not won a World Series since 1908, and fans were hopeful that this could be the year that the curse would…
