Shawn Genzone

Senior writer at the Chicago Morning Star

shawn.genzone@chicagomorningstar.com

Good News That’s Much Needed for Biden

The economy is making Americans feel a little more upbeat, especially when it comes to jobs and incomes, which could…

12 months ago

Why immigration from Ukraine and Latin America to Chicago had such different outcomes

Over the past 18 months, Chicago has welcomed over 30,000 Ukrainian refugees without much controversy; however, the arrival of 19,000…

1 year ago

Chicago officials travel to Texas to look for ways to address the migrant crisis

On the third day of their tour, a group of city officials is visiting Texas cities that have sent the…

1 year ago

Communities in Chicago are tense due to the city’s intersecting housing issues

Mayor Brandon Johnson has had to deal with two housing issues simultaneously during his first months in office: the city's…

1 year ago

As emotions grow, Democrats will debate in the New Hampshire primary

In the midst of an internal party conflict that has heightened tensions between members and the Biden administration, the Democratic…

1 year ago

Lou Correa being attacked by progressives as “Big Tech’s Best Friend”

Democratic member of the House Judiciary's antitrust subcommittee for his resistance to certain antitrust reform measures that target hegemonic tech…

1 year ago

As Tropical Storm Franklin approaches the Texas coast, Haiti and the Dominican Republic prepare

Authorities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic issued warnings to citizens to get ready for landslides and significant flooding as…

1 year ago

Midwest once more covered with smoke from Canadian wildfires

Wildfires in Canada are once more aiming at the Midwest's air quality as the area is experiencing a heat wave…

1 year ago

Democrats and Unions to sign a labor peace agreement

Unions and national Democrats are set to sign a labor peace agreement this week for the convention in Chicago, including…

1 year ago

Veterans of World War II visit Utah Beach to remember D-Day

Robert Gibson's memories of D-Day was made even more vivid by the sight of Utah Beach's expanse, its sand swirling…

1 year ago

Chicago Fed president: Debt limit talks so close to the deadline are “definitely a little dangerous”

Austan Goolsbee, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, declared on Sunday that discussing the…

1 year ago

What you need to know about how the writers’ strike will affect TV and movies

Hollywood writers are on strike, and — from late-night shows to beloved sitcoms and major movies — the effort could…

2 years ago

Storms and tornadoes hit southern states

Deadly storms generating snow and tornadoes roll through southern states and move towards the northeastern US. Storms producing tornadoes and…

2 years ago

Hill’s Campaign Report: Will Lightfoot survive next month’s election?

Welcome to The Hill’s Campaign Report, tracking the latest news on campaigns and elections Will Lightfoot survive next month’s election?…

2 years ago

Russia hit over 60 missiles across Ukraine on Friday

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces launched at least 60 missiles across Ukraine on Friday, officials said, reporting explosions in…

2 years ago

Spotify and Apple might remove Kanye West’s music from their platforms

The World Jewish Congress (WJC) urged music streaming platforms Apple Music and Spotify to remove rapper and fashion designer Ye’s…

2 years ago

Biden honors the career of Nancy Pelosi

President Biden on Thursday honored the career of outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), saying that his fellow Democrat and ally…

2 years ago

Aurora city council votes to contribute $50 million for relocating Hollywood Casino

Aurora city council voted last week to relocate and expand the Hollywood casino and contribute $50 million to help build…

2 years ago

Cuba gets $2 million in aid after Hurricane Ian

The $2 million in aid after a rare request from the Cuban government will go through the U.S. Agency for…

2 years ago

Does remote working do any good for your career?

We’ve taken to remote work like ducks to water. A May 2022 report from Future Forum, which polled 10,000 knowledge…

2 years ago

Trump calls to return papers seized by FBI

Former President Trump on Sunday called on the FBI to return documents reportedly seized at Mar-a-Lago that are protected by…

2 years ago

Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, angering China, which warns she’s ‘playing with fire’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan on Tuesday, a highly anticipated visit amid increasingly harsh warnings of Chinese retaliation and escalating…

2 years ago

Religious Leaders Fight Against Instagram for Kids

Meta, a parent company for Facebook and Instagram, is facing an adversary from the side of a coalition of 75…

3 years ago

Louisiana Company to Pay $43M over Spilled Oil in Gulf of Mexico

A Louisiana-based oil company will pay $43 million in civil penalties and damages and $432 million to a clean-up trust…

3 years ago

Statistics over shopping behavior on Thanksgiving Day

U.S. brick-and-mortar stores regained some popularity during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday weekend, but overall there were fewer shoppers spending. The…

3 years ago

IDES to Change Unemployment Insurance

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that in the coming weeks, unemployment insurance benefit payments…

3 years ago

Central vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks: Game results

GENEVA, ILLINOIS — The Chicago Steel (11-2-4-0; 26 pts) fell on home ice for the first time this season with…

3 years ago

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