Category: Local News

April 28, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Public Library Discontinues E-Cards, Sparking Outrage Among Non-Residents
Last Tuesday’s Chicago Sun-Times contained a range of troubling headlines, from the passing of a beloved, progressive pope to anticipated…

April 28, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Bally’s Chicago Updates IPO Plans Amid Legal Challenges
Bally’s Chicago has filed an amended registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its delayed initial public offering…

April 28, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Community Demands Justice for John Flemister Following Fatal Shooting
On a chilly Friday morning at the UIC Blue Line station, Sabrina Holton gathered with family and friends to honor…

April 28, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago and Great Lakes Cultural Developments: A Weekly Roundup
This week in Chicago and the Great Lakes region, the art scene is buzzing with fresh openings and significant exhibitions…

April 28, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Illinois Legislation Progresses Toward Establishing Freedom Trails Commission for Underground Railroad History
Local historians and activists dedicated to preserving the history of the Underground Railroad in the Chicago area and its southern…

April 28, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Expands Urban Canopy: Arbor Day Event Highlights Commitment to Green Equity
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined community leaders and residents in West Woodlawn to celebrate Arbor Day with an event focused on…

April 28, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Freddie Mac Faces Legal Action from Tenants at Kenwood Rental Complex Over Alleged Mismanagement
Freddie Mac is under scrutiny for its management practices at the Ellis Lakeview building, located at 4624 South Ellis Avenue…

April 28, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Austin Bank of Chicago Building Transformed into Community Hub by Alt Space Chicago
The historic Austin Bank of Chicago building at 5645 W. Corcoran Place has been repurposed into a vibrant community space…

April 28, 2025
Local News, Chicago
MUBI Fest Returns to Chicago, Celebrating Global Cinema and Local Creatives
MUBI brought its film festival, MUBI Fest, back to Chicago this weekend for the second consecutive year, showcasing a vibrant…

April 28, 2025
Local News, Chicago
LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Art Project Highlights Heritage and Current Struggles
A unique art project titled “Outside of the Box: Finding our True Selves” was recently on display at the Center…

April 28, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Federal Prosecutors Withdraw Forfeiture Request Against Michael J. Madigan
Federal prosecutors in Chicago have decided to retract their plans to seek a $3.1 million forfeiture judgment against former Illinois…

April 28, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Record Report: New Sounds and Local Releases for April
The latest installment of the Chicago Record Report shines a spotlight on some of the freshest local music that has…