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06-09-2025 Vol 1986

Category: Local News

Chicago Sports Alliance Donates $1.5 Million to Combat Gun Violence

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…
Chicago Police Superintendent Pushes for Authority to Impose Snap Curfews Amid City Council Debate

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…
Chicago to Improve Safety for Blind Pedestrians with Accessible Signals

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…
Festival Season Kicks Off in Chicago with Over 60 Exciting Events This Summer

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,…
Struggles of Essence Nelson: A Tale of Displacement and Unmet Promises in Chicago’s South Shore

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…
Grubhub Celebrates Resilience of Chicago Restaurants Established in 2020

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…
UNCF Chicago to Host 25th Annual Black & White Ball with a $1 Million Scholarship Goal

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…
Chicago Women Redefine Beauty in Their 50s with Sephora’s Recognition

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…
Expansion of Project Safe Neighborhoods in Chicago Targets Downtown Areas and CTA Trains

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…
Chicago Schools Struggle to Support English Language Learners Amid Rising Enrollment and Insufficient Resources

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…
Nitrate Picture Show Celebrates Color Processes at the George Eastman Museum

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,…
The Chicago Blues Festival 2025: A Celebration of 40 Years of Blues in the Windy City

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,…