Category: Chicago
April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Illinois Senator Emil Jones III Testifies in Bribery Trial, Denies Wrongdoing
Illinois Senator Emil Jones III took the stand in his own defense on Tuesday as his bribery trial wound to…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago City Council Finance Committee Rejects $1.25 Million Settlement in Police Shooting Case
The Chicago City Council’s Finance Committee has narrowly rejected a proposed $1.25 million settlement related to a civil rights lawsuit…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Midwest Fishing Report Highlights Spring Action Around Chicago
As spring settles over the Midwest, anglers in the Chicago area are experiencing a surge of fishing activity both along…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Mayor Forced to Reassess ShotSpotter Decision Amid Controversy
Mayor Brandon Johnson is now being forced to reconsider his decision to shut down the controversial ShotSpotter system — a…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Direct Competition Between American Airlines and United Airlines at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
American Airlines and United Airlines are two of the world’s largest and most influential carriers. The latter is the world’s…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
New Exhibit Explores Urban Tree Canopy in North Lawndale Ahead of Earth Day
NORTH LAWNDALE — A new exhibit at a North Lawndale pop-up museum invites West Side families to explore the role…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Jack White Electrifies Chicago with a Dynamic Performance at Salt Shed
Jack White’s presence in Chicago always generates excitement, and his recent performance at the Salt Shed was no exception. Over…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
The Legacy of Thillens Stadium: A Tribute to Mel Thillens and Community Sports in Chicago
In the spring of 1938, a remarkable story began in Chicago, when Mel Thillens woke up to find his younger…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago: A Budget-Friendly Haven for Sports and Entertainment
Attending live sporting events can often strain a vacation budget, but a recent trip to Chicago unveiled a delightful surprise…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Challenges of Illinois’ Mental Health System: Addressing the Gaps
Mark Heyrman spent more than four decades teaching about the mental health system as a University of Chicago Law School…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
The Breakfast Club Cast Reunites at C2E2, Celebrating 40 Years of Nostalgia
In 1985, three sixth-grade girls from Des Plaines were introduced to “The Breakfast Club.” It would not only highlight their…
April 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Back of the Yards Students Win Spanish-Language Debate Championship Amid Funding Cuts
Ángel Tierrablanca and Wendy DePaz stood at the front of a jubilant group parading down the halls Friday morning at…