Category: Local News

April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Alderman Negotiates New Teen Curfew Amid Summer Violence Concerns
Good afternoon, Chicago. A downtown alderman announced today that he is in negotiations with Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration regarding a…

April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Inspector General Uncovers Ongoing Corruption in City Government
In a recent quarterly report, Chicago’s Inspector General Deborah Witzburg detailed alarming instances of misconduct within city government, including a…

April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Ayana Evans’ Performance Invites Audience to Embrace Freedom and Connection at Ralph Arnold Gallery
What does the window of the Ralph Arnold Gallery taste like? Ask performance artist Ayana Evans. A week after the…

April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago’s Comic and Entertainment Expo Brings Fandom to Life
A dancing Mrs. Doubtfire, live eBay auctions and wrapping lines for Connie’s pizza — what more could one crave from…

April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Exciting New Performances in Chicago: April 2023 Highlights
Chicago’s vibrant arts scene is bustling with a variety of performances and events this April, ranging from theatre and dance…

April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Uptown and Edgewater’s Broadway Upzoning Proposal Gains Momentum Amid Controversy
In January, A City That Works writer and Streetsblog Chicago contributor Richard S. Day discussed the benefits of a potential…

April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Cherry Blossoms Bloom in Jackson Park: A Return to Normalcy Amid Weather Challenges
The pink and white petals of Jackson Park’s cherry blossom trees made a timely appearance this year — a return…

April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Sees Historic Drop in Robbery Numbers
Chicago has witnessed a significant decline in robbery numbers, reaching historic lows after a nearly three-year surge in crime. According…

April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Illinois Senator Emil Jones III Denies Corruption Charges in FBI Trial
Illinois Senator Emil Jones III took the stand in a federal trial this week, asserting that he never struck a…

April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Abbott Laboratories Plans Major Expansion Amid Tariff Challenges
Abbott Laboratories plans to hire as many as 200 more people over the next few years to expand production in…

April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
The Lasting Impact of Chicago’s Folk Coffeehouses on Community and Music
In the late 1960s, Kathy Garness stumbled upon a coffeehouse at the corner of Lunt and Glenwood avenues in Rogers…

April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
2025 Chicago Blues Festival Lineup Announced: A Celebration of Blues Music
The blues will be celebrated in a big way this summer if the 2025 Chicago Blues Festival lineup announced Wednesday…