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04-20-2025 Vol 1936

Category: Local News

Chicago Sees Historic Drop in Robbery Rates Following Pandemic Highs

Chicago Sees Historic Drop in Robbery Rates Following Pandemic Highs

Chicago has recently experienced a dramatic decline in robbery numbers, reaching historic lows after nearly three years of surging crime.…
Dante Carfagna Chronicles Illinois Soul Music in New Comprehensive Catalog

Dante Carfagna Chronicles Illinois Soul Music in New Comprehensive Catalog

Dante Carfagna has spent decades amassing a collection of soul records from Illinois, meticulously organized in his third-floor apartment. His…
ABC7 Chicago Features Easter Candy Trends and Earth Month Celebrations on ‘Windy City Weekend’

ABC7 Chicago Features Easter Candy Trends and Earth Month Celebrations on ‘Windy City Weekend’

On Friday morning’s episode of ‘Windy City Weekend,’ co-host Ryan Chiaverini welcomed ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Tracy Butler, as Val Warner…
Chicago’s Peacekeepers Program Leads to Significant Reduction in Gun Violence

Chicago’s Peacekeepers Program Leads to Significant Reduction in Gun Violence

In 1997, when Jacqueline Gamble was 13 years old, she was shot multiple times. As a gun violence survivor, the…
Understanding the Real ID Deadline: What You Need to Know

Understanding the Real ID Deadline: What You Need to Know

As the Real ID deadline approaches, Illinois residents are urged to understand the implications of this new identification requirement. The…
Abbott Laboratories Invests $500 Million in Local Expansion Amid Tariff Uncertainties

Abbott Laboratories Invests $500 Million in Local Expansion Amid Tariff Uncertainties

Abbott Laboratories is making a significant investment in the local economy as President Donald Trump’s evolving tariff policies raise concerns…
Chicago School Board Reinstates Cook Amid Controversy Over Employee Misconduct

Chicago School Board Reinstates Cook Amid Controversy Over Employee Misconduct

In a significant shift in governance, the Chicago Board of Education recently overruled the school district’s recommendation to fire an…
Chicago Stories: A Collection of Unique Experiences from the Windy City

Chicago Stories: A Collection of Unique Experiences from the Windy City

Recently, we asked readers to share what they thought was ‘the most Chicago thing’ that has happened to them. The…
Chicago’s Neighborhood Street Festivals Face Difficulties Amid Rising Costs and Declining Donations

Chicago’s Neighborhood Street Festivals Face Difficulties Amid Rising Costs and Declining Donations

Chicago’s neighborhood street festivals, a beloved summer tradition in the city, are struggling to survive as rising operating costs and…
Red Clay Dance Company to Present 16 at Columbia College Chicago

Red Clay Dance Company to Present 16 at Columbia College Chicago

The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago has announced that the Red Clay Dance Company will perform 16 for three…
Lakeview Business Corridor Shows Signs of Resurgence After Closures

Lakeview Business Corridor Shows Signs of Resurgence After Closures

LAKEVIEW — Over the past several years, the business corridor near Clark and Roscoe streets in Lakeview has been marked…
End of an Era: St. Thomas More Catholic Church to Hold Final Services

End of an Era: St. Thomas More Catholic Church to Hold Final Services

The faithful have celebrated Easter Mass at St. Thomas More Catholic Church ever since the first crop of single-family homes…