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07-21-2025 Vol 2028

Category: Chicago

Chicago’s Bikeability Ratings Reach New Low in 2025 by People for Bikes

Chicago’s Bikeability Ratings Reach New Low in 2025 by People for Bikes

The Boulder-based nonprofit People for Bikes (PFB) has released its 2025 City Ratings, illustrating a troubling trend for bicycle infrastructure…
Chicago’s Red-Light Camera Controversy: Disproportionate Ticketing on the South Side

Chicago’s Red-Light Camera Controversy: Disproportionate Ticketing on the South Side

In a report released covering the period from June 2024 to May 2025, it has been revealed that red-light cameras…
Community Advocates Rally to Preserve Damen Silos Amid Demolition Threat

Community Advocates Rally to Preserve Damen Silos Amid Demolition Threat

Community leaders in McKinley Park are launching a fervent campaign to save the historically significant Damen Silos from demolition. Situated…
Chicago Housing Market Sees Inventory Drop and Rising Prices

Chicago Housing Market Sees Inventory Drop and Rising Prices

As the housing market in Chicago continues to tighten, potential buyers are facing increased competition due to a significant drop…
Chicago Nighthawk Project Aims to Protect Urban Population of Common Nighthawks

Chicago Nighthawk Project Aims to Protect Urban Population of Common Nighthawks

In the heart of Logan Square, on a warm evening this June, two enthusiasts, Tristan Kirvin and Sam Tymorek, were…
Chicago Officer with History of Misconduct Inadvertently Kills Partner During Confrontation

Chicago Officer with History of Misconduct Inadvertently Kills Partner During Confrontation

A Chicago police officer, Carlos A. Baker, has garnered significant scrutiny following a tragic incident in which he accidentally shot…
Illinois Braces for Congressional Shifts Ahead of 2026 Primaries

Illinois Braces for Congressional Shifts Ahead of 2026 Primaries

With the Illinois March primary for the 2026 midterm elections approaching, the political landscape is rapidly changing as key figures…
Unidentified Flying Objects: A Glimpse into America’s UFO Phenomena

Unidentified Flying Objects: A Glimpse into America’s UFO Phenomena

The fascination with unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the United States has intrigued both believers and skeptics for decades. While…
Venezuelan Transgender Woman Navigates Life in Chicago Amid Political Uncertainty

Venezuelan Transgender Woman Navigates Life in Chicago Amid Political Uncertainty

Tere, a transgender woman who fled Venezuela seeking safety and a chance for a new life, recently shared her story…
Protests Erupt in Chicago Against U.S. Military Action in Iran

Protests Erupt in Chicago Against U.S. Military Action in Iran

Approximately 100 demonstrators gathered on Thursday, June 26, at Federal Plaza in the South Loop to protest recent U.S. military…
Challenges Persist for Chicago’s Lead Pipe Replacement Efforts Amid New Federal Mandates

Challenges Persist for Chicago’s Lead Pipe Replacement Efforts Amid New Federal Mandates

In Chicago, Chakena D. Perry’s childhood experience painted a portrait of distrust surrounding tap water, a sentiment shared by many…
Universal Studios to Launch New Horror Attraction in Chicago

Universal Studios to Launch New Horror Attraction in Chicago

Universal Studios has announced plans to open a new horror-themed entertainment venue in Chicago. The attraction, named Universal Horror Unleashed,…