Category: Local News

June 06, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Sports Alliance Donates $1.5 Million to Combat Gun Violence
The Chicago Sports Alliance (CSA), a collaborative initiative involving the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, and White Sox, has announced…

June 06, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Police Superintendent Pushes for Authority to Impose Snap Curfews Amid City Council Debate
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling expressed his desire for increased authority to declare short-term ‘snap curfews’ across the city, a…

June 06, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago to Improve Safety for Blind Pedestrians with Accessible Signals
In a significant victory for blind and low vision pedestrians, a federal court has mandated that the City of Chicago…

June 06, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Festival Season Kicks Off in Chicago with Over 60 Exciting Events This Summer
As the temperatures rise, Chicago has officially welcomed the vibrant festival season, showcasing a remarkable array of events celebrating art,…

June 06, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Struggles of Essence Nelson: A Tale of Displacement and Unmet Promises in Chicago’s South Shore
Essence Nelson, a 26-year-old single mother, is facing the harsh realities of life after a devastating fire forced her from…

June 06, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Grubhub Celebrates Resilience of Chicago Restaurants Established in 2020
Grubhub recently made headlines by awarding cash prizes to 31 Chicago area restaurants that opened during the tumultuous year of…

June 06, 2025
Local News, Chicago
UNCF Chicago to Host 25th Annual Black & White Ball with a $1 Million Scholarship Goal
In a momentous year celebrating its 81st anniversary, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Chicago is gearing up for the…

June 06, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Women Redefine Beauty in Their 50s with Sephora’s Recognition
In an era of changing beauty standards, major brands are tuning in to the evolving perceptions of beauty at every…

June 06, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Expansion of Project Safe Neighborhoods in Chicago Targets Downtown Areas and CTA Trains
Federal prosecutors have announced an expansion of Project Safe Neighborhoods in Chicago, officially extending its reach to the city’s trains…

June 06, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Schools Struggle to Support English Language Learners Amid Rising Enrollment and Insufficient Resources
In recent years, Nash Elementary School on Chicago’s West Side has faced significant challenges in accommodating an influx of English…

June 06, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Nitrate Picture Show Celebrates Color Processes at the George Eastman Museum
The ninth annual Nitrate Picture Show took place over the weekend at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, New York,…

June 06, 2025
Local News, Chicago
The Chicago Blues Festival 2025: A Celebration of 40 Years of Blues in the Windy City
The Chicago Blues Festival is back for its 40th installment, making waves in the Windy City from today, June 5,…