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07-22-2025 Vol 2029

Category: Chicago

Brave Pink Warrior Project Empowers Breast Cancer Survivors Through Photography

Brave Pink Warrior Project Empowers Breast Cancer Survivors Through Photography

Rhonda Caudill reflects on a life-changing experience she had in 2023 as a breast cancer survivor. After battling the disease…
George E. Johnson: A Pioneer in Black Entrepreneurship and Community Empowerment

George E. Johnson: A Pioneer in Black Entrepreneurship and Community Empowerment

George E. Johnson, founder of Johnson Products Co., has long been a significant figure in the Black community, evidenced by…
Damian Plaza: Breaking Barriers as President of AFSCME Local 505

Damian Plaza: Breaking Barriers as President of AFSCME Local 505

Damian Plaza is making waves in union leadership as he proudly serves as the first openly gay president of the…
Chicago’s Speed Camera Revenue Declines as New Cameras Introduced to Boost Budget

Chicago’s Speed Camera Revenue Declines as New Cameras Introduced to Boost Budget

In 2024, Chicago’s speed cameras generated $90.9 million in fines and fees, marking a decrease of $11.3 million from 2023.…
Judge Rules Mexican Immigrant Wrongly Accused of Threatening President Trump Can Be Released on Bond

Judge Rules Mexican Immigrant Wrongly Accused of Threatening President Trump Can Be Released on Bond

A Chicago judge has decided that Ramon Morales Reyes, a Mexican immigrant who was falsely accused of making a threat…
Aron Pilhofer Joins Chicago Public Media as Chief Product and Membership Officer

Aron Pilhofer Joins Chicago Public Media as Chief Product and Membership Officer

In an exciting announcement, Chicago Public Media has revealed that Aron Pilhofer will take on the role of Chief Product…
Former Chicago Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Sexual Misconduct Charges

Former Chicago Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Sexual Misconduct Charges

A Chicago police officer has pleaded guilty to felony charges linked to sexual misconduct involving female colleagues, marking a significant…
Addressing Racial Disparities in Cancer Survival Rates Amidst Optimism Over Increased Survivorship

Addressing Racial Disparities in Cancer Survival Rates Amidst Optimism Over Increased Survivorship

A new report by the American Cancer Society reveals a significant shift in cancer survivorship over the past decades, indicating…
Chicago’s Debt Relief Program Unveils Long-Lost Traffic Violations for Residents

Chicago’s Debt Relief Program Unveils Long-Lost Traffic Violations for Residents

In a surprising turn of events, residents of Chicago have recently begun receiving notices regarding old traffic violations that date…
Controversy Erupts Over Trump’s Deployment of National Guard in California

Controversy Erupts Over Trump’s Deployment of National Guard in California

A significant legal confrontation is taking place following President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard in California without…
Old Irving Park Neighbors Push for Crosstown Trail to Transform Rejected Expressway Land

Old Irving Park Neighbors Push for Crosstown Trail to Transform Rejected Expressway Land

In the late 1970s, a proposed North-South expressway in Chicago faced fierce opposition, preventing the displacement of thousands of homes…
The Fiery Tradition of Flaming Saganaki in Chicago

The Fiery Tradition of Flaming Saganaki in Chicago

Flaming saganaki has become a signature appetizer in Chicago’s vibrant Greektown, where theatricality meets culinary delight. At the well-known Greek…