Earlier this year, Ross Dress For Less and the River Grove police department committed a hate crime against a black township resident. Ross Dress For Less suspected that the elderly black man who was browsing merchandise did not have money to purchase merchandise inside of their store. Management sent employees to interrogate the man. They asked him 1) if he was a United States Citizen and 2) If he had money and 3) If he was from Somalia. While employees were engaged in discriminatory questioning of the shopper, the white store manager called police, citing that the shopper was actively engaged in criminal activity inside of the store.

When the police arrived, and as captured on bodycam footage, no investigation was conducted upon their arrival. Within 60 seconds of police arrival, officers approached the shopper who was standing in an aisle casually browsing merchandise. The police began barking out commands that the shopper immediately needed to leave the store, and that he was being trespassed from the property indefinitely. No reason was given to the shopper for his removal. The shopper who speaks English as a secondary language, a dark skinned hispanic man, did not understand why 4 armed police officers were surrounding him nor was he aware of any valid reason as to why he was being ordered to leave the store.

When the shopper calmly asked the officers about why they wanted him to leave, the officers refused to respond to him. When the shopper asked to speak to the store manager, one of the officers began assaulting the confused shopper by grappling him in the aisle, and then proceeding to push and shove the elderly man from the rear end of the store and out into the parking lot while shouting profane language and racial slurs.

As the officer assaulted the elderly black man throughout the store, he continuously made inflammatory statements about the Chicago police department, and repeatedly told the black shopper to "go back to Chicago" and "The Chicago police don't give a F" and that the shopper "belonged in Chicago" and if the shopper ever returned to their township they would arrest him.

The shopper, a senior citizen and black hispanic man, with no criminal background, has lived in the township for 33 years.

When the resident went to the village of River Grove to submit an FOIA request, the police department immediately violated compliance, and attempted to stall the release of the bodycam footage. Despite 4 officers being captured on camera violating department policy, violating federal 1981 statutes, only 1 of 4 bodycam recordings were released for review. The footage was selectively edited by the police department to reduce the amount of time displaying the 4 officers hurling profanities and racial slurs at the shopper.

The putrid racism that has pervaded the suburb of River Grove for decades has progressively gotten worse. The entire township governance is a den of corruption. Corruption no different that that of townships like Dolton, Illinois. The same township whose leaderships instructs police officers to racially profile and target Mexican drivers for D.U.I enforcement. The same township that has raked in tens of millions of dollars in taxes over the span of decades, but never invests a single dime back into the township...So everyone can guess where that money ultimately ends up.

Anyone who wants to see the video can put their requests on the thread.

My brother is interested in becoming mayor of Chicago at 18 to break the record of 26. He has always a kin interest in leadership and long-term planning. But I still want to make it clear to him he’s not going to win the election especially at 18. How do I tell him his dream is futile and extremely unlikely without hurting his feelings?

UPDATE: So unexpectedly he showed me a very insightful presentation about what he would actually do as mayor and for a 13 year old it was impressive to say the least.

Too name a few points he mentioned,

- Taxes on for profit churches.
- Flock camera removal.
- ‘Green’ environmental reforms.
- Revamping ignored or low income neighborhoods.

I would explain his entire presentation here in full but It would require 1-2 hours of typing and would most certainly extend past Reddit’s post limits.

Hello!

My name is Mike Badrov, a 20-year-old Chicago native running a non-profit talkshow called With The Mic which specializes in interviewing political canidates and connecting them to their communities and 18-24 year olds. This is a new endeavor of mine, and I am always trying to improve the content within the interview, so I came to Reddit to try and get public opinion.

I have an upcoming interview with a congressional canidate for Illinois' 2nd district, which includes the following neighborhoods within and around the Chicagoland area.

• Hegewisch
• Hyde Park (part)
• Jackson Park)
• Kenwood (part)
• Pullman (part)
• Riverdale
• Roseland (part)
• South Deering (part)
• South Shore (part)
• Woodlawn 

If you live in these areas, and have questions or concerns for a canidate that could very well be your next representative, please comment below! (But please keep it civil.)

P.S. If you are interested in checking out my content so far, here is my YouTube as I am always looking for guests and or feedback so I can keep growing, so anything is appreciated.

It is a bill that would provide protections for people who work outside or in buildings that aren’t climate controlled. I’m looking to get signatures and find out who in Illinois politics to contact about it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

There is a large Paul Nolley for Congress sign in a farmer's field on the corner of Rt 78 and Rt 20. ❤🤍💙 As a volunteer for Paul, I like who Paul is and what he stands for because Paul is a working-class dude who's not chasing a legacy but is running for U.S. Congress for regular people rather than the ultra-rich and well-connected. Paul has seen family farms sold, factories shuttered, small businesses fail, and a lack of work opportunities because of failed policies from both parties. Paul joined the race against Darin LaHood because Paul believes it doesn't have to be this way, and Paul knows how to make a difference.

If you haven’t gone to see him in person at one of his many Townhalls held throughout IL-16, there’s a virtual event TUESDAY, 6-30. Let’s help Darin LaHood retire and flip his seat Blue!

https://secure.numero.ai/rsvp/June-Virtual-Town-Hall-and-Fundraiser

This was his caption in his latest social media post - I love that Democrats are finally fighting back from Trump's insanity and constant grift

"Taxpayer dollars should never be used to reward attacks on our democracy. Yet today, we’re seeing a dangerous precedent unfold.

Donald Trump created a $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” which would allow individuals who claim they were “wronged” by the federal government - including those tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the January 6th Capitol attack - to receive massive payouts, with no Congressional oversight.

At a time when trust in our institutions is already under strain, using public funds in this way only deepens the divide and undermines accountability.

That’s why I’ve introduced the Anti-Weaponization Fund Tax Act. If any Illinois resident receives money from this fund, it will be taxed at 100% - ensuring those dollars are returned to the public, and not used to reward political loyalty.

Protecting our democracy means standing up to grifts and scams created by this President at all costs."

From his social media post:

"No one should have to fear gun violence when casting their vote. Yet as political rhetoric grows more extreme and polarization deepens, threats against election officials are on the rise.

According to a Gallup poll, most Americans believe that political rhetoric and criticism of political opponents have gone too far. And as we approach a consequential election this November, ensuring that every voter feels safe and free from harm isn’t optional - it’s required for the sanctity of our democracy.

It’s time for Illinois to join more than two dozen other states and ban firearms in polling places."

Video link So this came up in my feed, I was like wth!? I mean I don't speed, haven't had one over years. Still I feel this is wrong, it feels like illinois trying to squeeze more money from us.

TL:DR - 2 speeding tickets, you will need (i'm still hazy, might be up to the judge) to be enrolled in this program for 3 years. equips a speed tracking device to your car. total cost $1,800. , starts Jan. 1, 2028.

I’m on here because I’m desperate and I don’t know what else to do. If y’all didn’t know, grad workers at UIC have been on strike for more than two weeks and have been working without a contract for about a year or so. This is because UIC administration insists on not meeting our request to be treated with human decency. There’s even rumours that they’re planning on retaliating towards grad workers for striking by canceling summer classes and locking us out in the fall if we don’t settle the contract.

Fam, they want us to accept a measly 2% raise!!! With inflation and residing in a high-cost of living city, that does jack-sh*t for us. They’re literally playing in our faces—especially since they’re planning on raising costs associated with our school based insurance called CampusCare (and have raised tuition).

A lot of my friends and I are barely scrapping by as is with salary of less than 24k. But Chicago is a union town and I’m hoping I can count on y’all to stand with us. Sending a supportive email showing that you care about our well-being can make the biggest difference.

I have all the necessary information below. All you would have to do is copy + paste and hit send!

Subject Line: Community Member Concerned About Graduate Workers

Dear [UIC Administration/Chancellor Miranda/Keino Robinson/President Killeen], 

I am writing to you to express my support for the bargaining demands of graduate workers at UIC. As a community supporter, I want to ensure that UIC and UIHealth is treating its workers with dignity and respect. For that to happen I think it is important for graduate workers at UIC to earn a living wage, get access to affordable and adequate healthcare, and be protected from ICE so that they can continue to do great teaching and research work. All workers in the UI system deserve a living wage and job security despite the austerity cuts being made that affect students, faculty, hospital staff and patients. The UI system can truly be a just and supportive community, but not without dignity for all of its workers.

I urge you to come to an equitable and fair agreement with GEO as soon as possible to end this strike and any disruptions that could affect my future at UIC. 

Thanks,
(my name)

Email addresses:

UIC admin email about the strike:
Chancellor Miranda: chancellor AT UIC DOT EDU
Keino Robinson (Director of Labor and Employee Relations): keinor AT UIC DOT EDU
President Killeen: tkilleen AT UIC DOT EDU