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04-20-2025 Vol 1936

Charlotte Hayes

Mayor Johnson Calls Trump’s Threats ‘Terrorism,’ Refuses to Back Down

In a bold response to President Donald Trump’s recent threats, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson characterized the actions as ‘terrorism.’ During…

Illinois Humanities Faces Major Funding Cuts from Trump Administration

CHICAGO — In a shocking development, Gabrielle Lyon, executive director of Illinois Humanities, received a distressing email just before 1…

Dreamer Isioma Explores New Dimensions with ‘StarX Lover’ Album

Chicago artist Dreamer Isioma has a penchant for cosmic themes. The Nigerian American musician, who uses they/he pronouns, often performs…

Katy Perry and All-Female Crew Take Inspirational Leap into Space

A star-studded crew of six women, including Katy Perry and Gayle King, lifted off Monday morning for an 11-minute flight…

Chicago Jazz String Summit Celebrates the Legacy of Leroy Jenkins

From Dinah Washington to Nat King Cole, Bo Diddley, the recently passed Chicago jazz legend George Freeman, and many more,…

Navigating Market Uncertainty: CRE Experts Discuss Collaboration Amidst Tariff Challenges

In an atmosphere of economic uncertainty exacerbated by recent tariff discussions, commercial real estate professionals are grappling with the complexities…

Illinois Senator Emil Jones III Testifies in Bribery Trial, Denies Wrongdoing

Illinois Senator Emil Jones III took the stand in his own defense on Tuesday as his bribery trial wound to…

Chicago City Council Finance Committee Rejects $1.25 Million Settlement in Police Shooting Case

The Chicago City Council’s Finance Committee has narrowly rejected a proposed $1.25 million settlement related to a civil rights lawsuit…

Pop-Up Bookstore Celebrates Final Season of Netflix’s ‘You’ in New York City

The bookstore where it all began—the first ‘meet-cute,’ Joe Goldberg’s dark obsession and his creepy internal monologues in Netflix’s You—is…

New York City Council Approves Legislation for Enhanced Tree Care Transparency in Southeast Queens

In a significant move toward environmental transparency, the New York City Council has approved legislation aimed at improving tree care…

Controversy Brews Over New York City’s Composting Mandate

Recent municipal regulations in New York City have forced residents to sort their food waste into compost bins, a practice…

Concerns Rise Over Potential Changes to Fluoride Standards in New York City’s Tap Water

New York City’s world-renowned tap water protects teeth as it quenches thirst, thanks to the fluoride it contains. But there’s…