Category: Local News
April 14, 2025
Local News, Atlanta
Remembering Captain Herb Emory: A Legacy of Road Safety and Distracted Driving Awareness
Saturday, April 12, marked the 11th anniversary of the passing of Captain Herb Emory, a mentor and hero to many.…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Atlanta
Atlanta Police Officer Fired Following Deacon’s Fatal Arrest
In a recent ruling, the Board has decided not to alter the discipline previously imposed on Officer K. Kimbrough following…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Direct Competition Between American Airlines and United Airlines at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
American Airlines and United Airlines are two of the world’s largest and most influential carriers. The latter is the world’s…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
New Exhibit Explores Urban Tree Canopy in North Lawndale Ahead of Earth Day
NORTH LAWNDALE — A new exhibit at a North Lawndale pop-up museum invites West Side families to explore the role…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Jack White Electrifies Chicago with a Dynamic Performance at Salt Shed
Jack White’s presence in Chicago always generates excitement, and his recent performance at the Salt Shed was no exception. Over…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
The Legacy of Thillens Stadium: A Tribute to Mel Thillens and Community Sports in Chicago
In the spring of 1938, a remarkable story began in Chicago, when Mel Thillens woke up to find his younger…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago: A Budget-Friendly Haven for Sports and Entertainment
Attending live sporting events can often strain a vacation budget, but a recent trip to Chicago unveiled a delightful surprise…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Challenges of Illinois’ Mental Health System: Addressing the Gaps
Mark Heyrman spent more than four decades teaching about the mental health system as a University of Chicago Law School…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
The Breakfast Club Cast Reunites at C2E2, Celebrating 40 Years of Nostalgia
In 1985, three sixth-grade girls from Des Plaines were introduced to “The Breakfast Club.” It would not only highlight their…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Back of the Yards Students Win Spanish-Language Debate Championship Amid Funding Cuts
Ángel Tierrablanca and Wendy DePaz stood at the front of a jubilant group parading down the halls Friday morning at…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Launches Pilot Project to Combat Rat Population with Birth Control
For the tenth consecutive year, Chicago has earned the unfortunate title of ‘America’s rattiest city,’ according to Orkin Pest Control.…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Lambda Legal Hosts Evening Tea to Mobilize BIPOC Community Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Actions
On April 9, Lambda Legal held a small event focused on reaching out to the BIPOC community while making a…