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04-20-2025 Vol 1936

Category: Local News

Chicago Launches Pilot Project to Combat Rat Population with Birth Control

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.…
Lambda Legal Hosts Evening Tea to Mobilize BIPOC Community Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Actions

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…
Illinois Senator Emil Jones III’s Bribery Trial Reveals Controversial Text Message Exchanges with Former Intern

Illinois Senator Emil Jones III’s Bribery Trial Reveals Controversial Text Message Exchanges with Former Intern

Federal jurors are presently examining the bribery case against Illinois Senator Emil Jones III, who has been in office since…
Exploring Jane Addams’ Legacy in Chicago Theater at New Exhibit

Exploring Jane Addams’ Legacy in Chicago Theater at New Exhibit

Chicago theater owes a great debt to visionary social reformer Jane Addams. Without her decision to include a community theater…
Sue Ling Gin Foundation Invests $15 Million to Enhance Police Leadership in Chicago

Sue Ling Gin Foundation Invests $15 Million to Enhance Police Leadership in Chicago

In a significant initiative aimed at curbing gun violence in Chicago, the Sue Ling Gin Foundation has pledged $15 million…
Chicago Palestine Film Festival Celebrates Palestinian Culture Amidst Conflict

Chicago Palestine Film Festival Celebrates Palestinian Culture Amidst Conflict

The 24th annual Chicago Palestine Film Festival kicked off on Saturday, shedding light on the various aspects of Palestinian culture…
Reflections on Bureaucracy, Medical Legislation, Employee Ownership, and Political Leadership in America

Reflections on Bureaucracy, Medical Legislation, Employee Ownership, and Political Leadership in America

Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency take far less care in their work than the “bureaucrats” they vilify.…
Responses to Public Opinion and Issues in Illinois Government

Responses to Public Opinion and Issues in Illinois Government

In response to an April 8 editorial in the Tribune entitled “Ill. taxpayers deserve more than excuses for the $250M…
Spring Style in Chicago: Colorful Wardrobes and Eclectic Inspirations

Spring Style in Chicago: Colorful Wardrobes and Eclectic Inspirations

As the vernal equinox ushers in the arrival of spring in 2025, Chicagoans are yearning for bursts of color amid…
The Complex Roots of Gun Violence: A Closer Look

The Complex Roots of Gun Violence: A Closer Look

In an exclusive excerpt from his forthcoming book, “Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence,” Jens Ludwig, Pritzker…
Chicago’s Progressive Challenges Amid Trump’s Presidency

Chicago’s Progressive Challenges Amid Trump’s Presidency

In February, shortly after Donald Trump assumed the presidency, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson communicated with 27th Ward Ald. Walter Burnett,…
Real ID Supercenter Closure Leads to Frustration for Chicago Residents

Real ID Supercenter Closure Leads to Frustration for Chicago Residents

Mark Jones visited the Real ID Supercenter in downtown Chicago early Saturday only to find it closed, leaving him frustrated,…