Category: Chicago

July 03, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Goodman Theatre Revives ‘The Color Purple’ with Stellar Performances
The Goodman Theatre is celebrating its 99th season with a revival of the acclaimed musical ‘The Color Purple.’ This production…

July 03, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Mona and Polsky Center Support Entrepreneurs with Zero-Interest Loans in Chicago
Mona, a social venture focused on aiding underserved entrepreneurs, along with the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and…

July 03, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Public Schools Faces Financial Crisis with 161 Layoffs Amid $734 Million Deficit
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has laid off 161 employees in a move anticipated to precede more budget cuts worth addressing…

July 03, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Addressing Violence and Poverty: Chicago’s Community Initiatives
On a recent Tuesday, a long line of individuals gathered outside a food pantry located in the same building as…

July 03, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Federal Trials for Chicago Gang Leaders to Be Re-Trialed Due to Misconduct Claims
Two significant federal gang trials in Chicago are facing re-trials this fall following serious claims of prosecutorial misconduct. These cases…

July 03, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Gas Prices Drop Ahead of July 4 Weekend in Chicago
As Chicagoans prepare for the long July 4 holiday weekend, they will find some relief at the gas pump, with…

July 03, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago City Officials Scramble for Accountability in Police Involvement in Immigration Arrests
Nearly a month has passed since federal immigration agents conducted surprise check-ins in the South Loop, resulting in the arrest…

July 03, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Goodman Theatre to Celebrate 100 Years with Free Performances Across Chicago
The Goodman Theatre, a historic landmark in Chicago, is set to mark its 100th anniversary by providing free theatrical performances…

July 03, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chef Toni Roberts Prepares for U.S. Pastry Team Competition
On the ninth floor of the University Club of Chicago, chef Toni Roberts artfully plates a chocolate-peanut butter pudding on…

July 03, 2025
Local News, Chicago
A New Wave of Protests Planned for July 4 Across the United States
A coalition of activist groups, led by Indivisible, is preparing for a series of protests and boycotts this July 4,…

July 03, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Exploring the Flourishing Filipino Culinary Scene in Chicago
In recent years, Chicago has seen a remarkable growth in contemporary Filipino restaurants, building upon the foundation laid by family-owned…

July 03, 2025
Local News, Chicago
New PBS Documentary ‘Becoming Thurgood’ Explores Life of Justice Thurgood Marshall
This fall, audiences will have the opportunity to delve deep into the life and legacy of Thurgood Marshall, the trailblazing…