Category: Local News
April 17, 2025
Local News, Chicago
April News Roundup: Chicago’s Spring Developments
Good afternoon! Three panels of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt will be viewable to the public in Chicago this…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Proposed Citywide Curfew for Unaccompanied Minors Gains Traction in Chicago
DOWNTOWN — A proposed Downtown curfew for unaccompanied minors has been replaced by a new plan that could give the…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Efforts Underway to Address Fatal Crashes on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago
Speed cameras have sparked controversy in Chicago, but data reveals they have prevented hundreds of serious and fatal crashes in…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Corporate Philanthropy’s Role in Chicago’s Future
Ken Griffin’s departure from Chicago has sparked a conversation about the role of corporate philanthropy in the city’s future. The…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Small Business Owners Face Challenges Amid Tariffs
At Mad Mike’s Barber Shop in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, Ismael Acuña Jaimez puts the finishing touches on a customer’s…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Chicago
University of Chicago Graduate Students Propose Vision to Revitalize Downtown Chicago
DOWNTOWN — In a bold proposal aimed at rejuvenating Downtown Chicago, a group of University of Chicago graduate students has…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Chicago
The Lager Beer Riot: A Historical Perspective on Nativism and Law Enforcement in Chicago
Chicago’s first police riot began with a simple act of defiance against a prohibitionist mayor’s crackdown on alcohol sales. On…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Hosts Twin Peaks Tribute Event Following David Lynch’s Death
GOLD COAST — The passing of legendary avant-garde filmmaker David Lynch in January at the age of 78 resonated deeply…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Portillo’s Breakfast Menu Launches Amid New Recognition for Chicago Bars and DoorDash’s Robot Deliveries
Portillo’s, the national chain that originated in Chicago’s suburbs, is making a bold move into the fast-food breakfast market with…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Exploring Identity and History: Four Chicago Productions Challenge Political Climate
A recent wave of executive orders from the Trump administration has sparked discontent among artists, particularly due to abrupt funding…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Chicago
EXPO Chicago 2025: A Global Celebration of Diverse Art and Identity
Art from around the globe, along with the who’s who of the art world, will descend on Chicago next week…
April 17, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Weekend Events in Chicago: Celebrating Earth Day, 4/20 and More
CHICAGO — This weekend, Chicagoans can celebrate Earth Day with a North Side neighborhood clean-up and festivities at the Garfield…