Category: Chicago

April 18, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Economic Challenges Loom as Trump Critiques Federal Reserve Leadership
President Donald Trump today unleashed a barrage of criticism aimed at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, urging for immediate interest…

April 18, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago’s Beloved Street Festivals Face Uncertain Future Amid Rising Costs
In 2023, Chicago lost one of its most beloved street festivals. The Silver Room Block Party, staged by Hyde Park…

April 18, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Ray Capitanini, Chicago Restaurant Icon, Dies at 89
Ray Capitanini, a pivotal figure in the legacy of the Italian Village restaurant, passed away on April 10 due to…

April 18, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Top Private Schools in Chicagoland: A Guide for Parents
As college admissions become even more competitive and the demands for a global education grow, many parents in the Chicago…

April 18, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Illinois Sen. Emil Jones III Testifies in Red-Light Camera Bribery Case
Illinois Senator Emil Jones III took the stand in a federal bribery case involving red-light camera executive Omar Maani, describing…

April 18, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago’s Youth Impact Report 2024: A Landmark Year for Young People
Mayor Johnson has released the Youth Impact Report 2024, showcasing a landmark year of investment, opportunity, and empowerment for Chicago’s…

April 18, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Area Farmers Markets Spring into Action for 2025 Season
With warmer weather on the horizon in the Chicago area, farmers are gearing up to sell their best seasonal goods…

April 18, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Sees Historic Drop in Robbery Rates Following Pandemic Highs
Chicago has recently experienced a dramatic decline in robbery numbers, reaching historic lows after nearly three years of surging crime.…

April 18, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Dante Carfagna Chronicles Illinois Soul Music in New Comprehensive Catalog
Dante Carfagna has spent decades amassing a collection of soul records from Illinois, meticulously organized in his third-floor apartment. His…

April 18, 2025
Local News, Chicago
ABC7 Chicago Features Easter Candy Trends and Earth Month Celebrations on ‘Windy City Weekend’
On Friday morning’s episode of ‘Windy City Weekend,’ co-host Ryan Chiaverini welcomed ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Tracy Butler, as Val Warner…

April 18, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago’s Peacekeepers Program Leads to Significant Reduction in Gun Violence
In 1997, when Jacqueline Gamble was 13 years old, she was shot multiple times. As a gun violence survivor, the…

April 18, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Understanding the Real ID Deadline: What You Need to Know
As the Real ID deadline approaches, Illinois residents are urged to understand the implications of this new identification requirement. The…