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06-04-2025 Vol 1981

Category: Local News

Chicago Alderman Negotiates New Teen Curfew Amid Summer Violence Concerns

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…
Chicago Inspector General Uncovers Ongoing Corruption in City Government

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…
Ayana Evans’ Performance Invites Audience to Embrace Freedom and Connection at Ralph Arnold Gallery

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…
Chicago’s Comic and Entertainment Expo Brings Fandom to Life

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…
Exciting New Performances in Chicago: April 2023 Highlights

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…
Uptown and Edgewater’s Broadway Upzoning Proposal Gains Momentum Amid Controversy

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…
Cherry Blossoms Bloom in Jackson Park: A Return to Normalcy Amid Weather Challenges

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…
Chicago Sees Historic Drop in Robbery Numbers

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…
Illinois Senator Emil Jones III Denies Corruption Charges in FBI Trial

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…
Abbott Laboratories Plans Major Expansion Amid Tariff Challenges

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…
The Lasting Impact of Chicago’s Folk Coffeehouses on Community and Music

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…
2025 Chicago Blues Festival Lineup Announced: A Celebration of Blues Music

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…