Thursday

05-15-2025 Vol 1961

Benjamin Clarke

Illinois Emerges as Top Destination for Out-of-State Abortion Patients in 2024

Illinois continues to stand out as the leading provider of abortion care for out-of-state patients, according to a recent report…

Harm Reduction Strategies in Chicago Show Promise Amid Opioid Crisis

While substance use remains a public health concern in Chicago, opioid and drug-related deaths and overdose EMS calls appear to…

April News Roundup: Chicago’s Spring Developments

Good afternoon! Three panels of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt will be viewable to the public in Chicago this…

Efforts Underway to Address Fatal Crashes on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago

Speed cameras have sparked controversy in Chicago, but data reveals they have prevented hundreds of serious and fatal crashes in…

Corporate Philanthropy’s Role in Chicago’s Future

Ken Griffin’s departure from Chicago has sparked a conversation about the role of corporate philanthropy in the city’s future. The…

University of Chicago Graduate Students Propose Vision to Revitalize Downtown Chicago

DOWNTOWN — In a bold proposal aimed at rejuvenating Downtown Chicago, a group of University of Chicago graduate students has…

Exploring Identity and History: Four Chicago Productions Challenge Political Climate

A recent wave of executive orders from the Trump administration has sparked discontent among artists, particularly due to abrupt funding…

Fiscal Crisis Threatens New York City Public Education System

New York City’s public education system, the largest in the nation, is currently grappling with unprecedented fiscal threats as federal,…

New Yorkers to Experience Warm Easter Weekend Amid Fire Risk and Allergy Concerns

New Yorkers have recently endured a weather rollercoaster that has seen temperatures swing dramatically, but the region is finally set…

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Halts Empire Wind 1 Project, Escalating Opposition to Offshore Wind Energy

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has ordered a halt to an offshore wind project near the coast of…

Bryant Park Picnic Performances Return for Summer 2025

New York City’s musical love language is alive and well with the return of free summer concerts, many of which…

Mayor Adams’ Legal Defense Trust Faces Massive Debt Following Corruption Case Dismissal

Mayor Adams’ legal defense trust is currently over $3 million in the red, following the recent report that revealed he…