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06-22-2025 Vol 1999

Category: Chicago

Discovering Chicago’s Premier Rooftops and Patios for Al Fresco Dining

Discovering Chicago’s Premier Rooftops and Patios for Al Fresco Dining

As summer approaches and Chicagoans eagerly anticipate warm weather, the city’s rooftop bars and patios are set to become the…
The Rise and Fall of Michael J. Madigan: A Legacy of Power and Corruption

The Rise and Fall of Michael J. Madigan: A Legacy of Power and Corruption

Michael J. Madigan, the longest-serving state House leader in U.S. history, is facing sentencing this week after a lengthy federal…
Chicago and Suburbs Gear Up for Independence Day Celebrations

Chicago and Suburbs Gear Up for Independence Day Celebrations

As the Fourth of July approaches, Chicago and its surrounding suburbs are preparing to light up the skies with fireworks…
Chicago Police Superintendent Opposes Snap Curfew Proposal Amid Controversy

Chicago Police Superintendent Opposes Snap Curfew Proposal Amid Controversy

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling expressed strong opposition this week to a proposed ordinance allowing him to impose a ‘snap…
Uber Apologizes to City Council for Overcharging Customers by $1.8 Million

Uber Apologizes to City Council for Overcharging Customers by $1.8 Million

An official from Uber publicly apologized during a City Council hearing on Wednesday, admitting that the rideshare company mistakenly overcharged…
Revisiting the Legacy of Fred Below: A Chicago Drumming Legend

Revisiting the Legacy of Fred Below: A Chicago Drumming Legend

Since 2005, Plastic Crimewave, also known as Steve Krakow, has devoted his work in the “Secret History of Chicago Music”…
End of Temporary Protected Status Leaves Immigrants in Fear and Uncertainty

End of Temporary Protected Status Leaves Immigrants in Fear and Uncertainty

Maria, a classroom assistant at a Northwest Side elementary school, has devoted herself to helping students with special needs, many…
City Council Takes Step Toward Empowering Aldermen to Ban Short-Term Rentals

City Council Takes Step Toward Empowering Aldermen to Ban Short-Term Rentals

A proposed ordinance aimed at granting alderpeople the authority to impose bans on short-term rentals within specific precincts has received…
Exploring the Unconventional World of KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Chicago

Exploring the Unconventional World of KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Chicago

The national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO has arrived in Chicago, bringing with it a unique blend…
Finalists Unveiled for 2025 Chicago Prize, Aiming for Transformative Community Change

Finalists Unveiled for 2025 Chicago Prize, Aiming for Transformative Community Change

CHICAGO — The anticipation builds as four community leaders took to the stage at the City Club of Chicago on…
Protests Against President Trump Planned in Chicago Amid National Outcry

Protests Against President Trump Planned in Chicago Amid National Outcry

A protest against President Donald Trump and his administration is scheduled for Saturday afternoon in Downtown Chicago, continuing a week…
Drama Unfolds Among Chicago’s Beloved Snapping Turtles

Drama Unfolds Among Chicago’s Beloved Snapping Turtles

In a captivating turn of events in the Chicago River, Chonkosaurus, the city’s cherished celebrity snapping turtle, has emerged once…