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06-23-2025 Vol 2000

Category: Chicago

Chicago Considers Responses to Teen Gatherings Amid Safety Concerns

Chicago Considers Responses to Teen Gatherings Amid Safety Concerns

As Memorial Day weekend approaches in Chicago, concerns are mounting regarding a potential “teen trend” takeover at 31st Street Beach,…
Trump Administration Introduces New Executive Order Targeting Sanctuary Cities

Trump Administration Introduces New Executive Order Targeting Sanctuary Cities

In a significant escalation of its campaign against sanctuary cities, the Trump administration has announced a forthcoming executive order that…
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Faces Challenges in Springfield

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Faces Challenges in Springfield

Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago is taking a modest wish list to Springfield amid significant financial challenges across the city,…
Bears and Chicago Park District Continue Contentious Relationship Amid Stadium Talks

Bears and Chicago Park District Continue Contentious Relationship Amid Stadium Talks

The relationship between the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Park District has long been fraught with tension, and recent developments…
Rhona Hoffman: A Pioneering Force in Chicago’s Art Scene Bids Farewell to Her Gallery

Rhona Hoffman: A Pioneering Force in Chicago’s Art Scene Bids Farewell to Her Gallery

At 91 years old, Rhona Hoffman, a titan of the Chicago art world, has announced plans to close her namesake…
CTA Bus Drivers Report Increased Violence in the Workplace

CTA Bus Drivers Report Increased Violence in the Workplace

CTA bus drivers are sounding the alarm about deteriorating working conditions, particularly concerning safety and the mounting violence they face…
REAL ID Requirement Begins May 7: What You Need to Know

REAL ID Requirement Begins May 7: What You Need to Know

Starting May 7, adults catching a flight in the U.S. will be required to present a passport or a REAL…
Long-Awaited Jean-Baptiste Point DuSable Park Set for Completion in 2027

Long-Awaited Jean-Baptiste Point DuSable Park Set for Completion in 2027

At just 3.4 acres, the Jean-Baptiste Point DuSable Park, with its $15 million price tag, may not be the largest…
AMC Roosevelt Collection 16 Opens After a Yearlong Closure

AMC Roosevelt Collection 16 Opens After a Yearlong Closure

The South Loop welcomes the return of a cherished movie theater, now under new management, as AMC Roosevelt Collection 16…
Young Artists Showcase Their Work at EXPO Chicago

Young Artists Showcase Their Work at EXPO Chicago

Bernard Baltimore, an 18-year-old senior at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, has embraced a crucial lesson: “You can…
Crime Trends at Rivers Casino and Other Illinois Casinos: Insights from Recent Reports

Crime Trends at Rivers Casino and Other Illinois Casinos: Insights from Recent Reports

In January 2023, a 54-year-old patron visiting Rivers Casino in Des Plaines was confronted in the parking lot by an…
Federal Government Reverses Termination of Legal Status for International Students; Other News in Chicago

Federal Government Reverses Termination of Legal Status for International Students; Other News in Chicago

Good afternoon, Chicago. In a significant shift from prior policies under the Trump administration, the federal government is reversing the…