Underground Chicago Talk

Chicago has never elected a Greek American Mayor. The last Greek candidate to run was Paul Vallas in 2023. William B Ogden was Chicago's first elected Mayor in 1837. At the turn of the century, a distinct neighborhood known as the " Greek Delta" centered around Harrison, Blue Island and Halsted Street evolved into Chicago's famous Greek Town. Chicago 's elected two women, Jane Byrne in 1979 and Lo...

This past July was the hottest single month ever recorded in the United States, since federal record keeping began 132 years ago in 1895. Severe heat waves fueled expanding drought conditions triggering wildfires across parts of the west and northwest. Mississippi and Alabama consistently rank as the least expensive States with low housing cost and mild temperatures. Here in Chicago the Undergroun...

GasLighting is a former of emotional abuse and psychological manipulation, where a person makes someone else doubt their memory perception or sanity. The goal is to gain control by making the victim rely completely on the manipulators version of reality. The 97th Bud a Parade that's never been rained out. Who is running for Chicago Mayor.

Chicago Housing Authority New CEO Keith Pettigrew, who took office on April 20th 2026. Frances Cabrini Rowhouses: About 150 of the original two story brick roadhouse built in 1942 still stand and remain occupied. Where the high rises once stood has been transformed into new mixed income Housing Townhouse, retail space parks and Casino District at Chicago and Halsted.

Today July 20th is the funeral for 18 year old college football player Nolan Wells, it's being held at Center Pointe Church in Ocean Springs , Mississippi. Thousands gathered with prominent figures demanding transparency surrounding his mysterious death. along with local and world happenings.

President Trump claims new Intel reveals vulnerabilities in U. S. elections. Major media outlets did not air Mr Trump's Speech and he's calling for revocation of their broadcasting licenses. Mind you TV-Networks are not required to air presidential remarks in prime time. The FCC did not respond to a request to comment on the President remarks.

The Wells family is seeking answers about Nolan's death over the 4th of July in Mississippi. Protestors are calling for more transparency in the Nolan Wells case. A private autopsy was paid for by former NFL player Colin Kaepernick. Lindsey Graham Senator from South Carolina died over the weekend. Leaving behind modest wealth and senate seat to his sister.

Sec. of WAR Pete Hegseth uphold the professional standards of the military. No more flout beard policy. Many American companies require employees to be clean-shaven for safety, hygiene or corporate branding. Under federal employment law, companies can grant exemption to the grooming code. (a) Religious belief (b) Documented medical conditions (c) Severe Folliculitis commonly known as "Razor Bumps....

Barber Shop Political Rubbish is satirical commentary on social happening. Graham Platner democratic candidate for the senate in Maine. The Democratic Party not wanting to win the midterm election. President Trump not able to return home on the refitted Air Force One for security concerns. What ? It's time to use your famous phrase Mr Trump . Let'em have it ....Your Fired !!!

Graham Platner the Democratic Senate Nominee in Maine is hanging by a thread. Following a five year rape allegation from a woman he dated. They had an on and off relationship, she said he entered her home drunk... Looking for a late-night booty-call.. but raped her. These allegations surfaced less than a week before the deadline for Platner to withdraw from the race in Maine. What's wrong with thi...

Barbershop conversation about African-Americans returning to Africa, the birth place of mankind. Pan Africanism being alive in the United States. Phillis Wheatley put on trial for the crime of being brilliant. Ghana and Liberia has always been a place of return for African-Americans. Phillis Wheatley was the first African-American and the second woman in America to publish a book of poetry. The mo...

Chicago Mayoral Candidates running in 2027: Susana Mendoza,Illinois Conptroller/Mike Quigley, Congressman/Matt Brewer, Lawyer/Liam Stanton, Bussiness Owner/ Joe Holberg, CEO/Maria Pappas Cook County Treasurer said she's thinking about running and Willie Wilson our perennial candidate. Then there's George Cardenas, Cook County Board of Review. Mayor Brandon Johnson fired Garien Gatewood, the city's...

The Federal report shows that states where Marijuana is legal have generated over 15-billion in tax revenue from legal weed sales since 2021. Creating 1000's of new jobs and small business opportunities. The positive financial impact is undeniable.

A celebration of Juneteenth and President Obama's Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago. The first Juneteenth celebration happened in Galveston, Texas in 1866. Today it's celebrated annually on June 19th throughout the United States of America. The Obama Presidential Center is a new space of possibilities.

Wishing Mr Dozzy Trump "Happy Birthday. " Trump was a millionaire at 10 years old, from working with his father on weekends. Before becoming president he hungout with Rappers , Actors and Fighters. In the 1990's he dated a biracial model . Happy UFC Birthday Party in Washington D C .

Condolences to Peabo Bryson's family. Woke, Journalist Scott Pelley was fired by CBS for speaking the truth. California voters are looking to elect another actor as Mayor of Los Angeles. Experience means nothing. Former Vice President Pence said Trump's Intel chief needs to be experienced.

The holiday weekend proved to be violent once again with 57 teenagers and adults arrested. Thirteen people ages ranging from 14 to 28 received felony charges possessing a weapon. Former Chicago Police First Deputy Supt. said Police are under a microscope and are apprehensive about taking action. "No-One- wants to be that next VIRAL VIDEO on Tik-Tok."

CHA Operating Chair Matthew Brewer is embrolled in a power struggle with Mayor Brandon Johnson. Brewer says he's considering entering the Chicago Mayoral race. Black Politicians and Black money brokers are not on the same page in America. Mayoral Candidates in Chicago can begin circulating nominating petitions in late July.

Walgreens today is not the store I remember. As of August 28, 2025 it's owned by Sycamore Partners an equity firm. They acquired the company for over 10-billion and took it private. The CEO Wentworth stated they plan to restructure by splitting the assets into multiple standalone companies. So where do they start ? On the South and Westside of Chicago.

The 1965 Voting Rights Act roll back. This ruling just removed the legal tool that let any citizen challenge a discriminatory map.

Underground World news update. The First Lady wanting ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel. King Charles meeting with President Trump. The Obama library opening.

President Trump was rushed off stage after shots fired at White House Correspondents Dinner.

A Homegoing service for the Rev Jesse L Jackson at Rainbow PUSH March 7th.

In 1966 Dr King appointed Rev Jackson to serve as the first Director of Operation Breadbasket in Chicago...which transitioned into Rainbow - PUSH. The Earth Theater performed its production of Treasure Island at the PUSH-Expo held at Chicago's International Amphitheater. Performing to a record 30,000 Chicago Public School pupils.

Dr Carter G Woodson founded Negro History Week in 1926.Black History Month was officially acknowledged in 1976 by the US government. Google removed default listening for Black History Month and other cultural observations from its calendar in mid-2024.