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07-20-2025 Vol 2027

Category: Chicago

Illinois Leaders Shift Blame Amid Financial Turmoil

Illinois Leaders Shift Blame Amid Financial Turmoil

Illinois and its largest city, Chicago, find themselves in the midst of serious financial crises, and local leaders are actively…
Transit Advocacy in Chicago: The Push for Reform and Improvement

Transit Advocacy in Chicago: The Push for Reform and Improvement

Public transportation in Chicago has long been a vital part of urban life, intertwined with the city’s culture and daily…
Chicago Landlord’s Ambitious Expansion Turns into Foreclosure Nightmare

Chicago Landlord’s Ambitious Expansion Turns into Foreclosure Nightmare

In a tumultuous period for Chicago’s multifamily market, marked by rising interest rates and surging foreclosures, one landlord’s ambitious expansion…
Art, Music, and Culture Come Alive in Chicago This Weekend

Art, Music, and Culture Come Alive in Chicago This Weekend

Chicago is a bustling hub for art and culture this weekend with several exciting events taking place across the city.…
Efforts Underway to Combat Invasive Hydrilla in Ginger Creek

Efforts Underway to Combat Invasive Hydrilla in Ginger Creek

A multi-organizational group gathered in Oak Brook recently to tackle the invasive aquatic plant hydrilla in Ginger Creek. Deanna Doohaluk…
April 26 in Chicago History: A Day of Milestones and Controversies

April 26 in Chicago History: A Day of Milestones and Controversies

April 26 has seen remarkable events in Chicago’s history, as recorded by the Chicago Tribune archives. Weather records for this…
Frank Chaves: A Choreographer’s Journey from Dance to Wheelchair

Frank Chaves: A Choreographer’s Journey from Dance to Wheelchair

Frank Chaves, a renowned choreographer and former artistic director of River North Dance Company, is a testament to the indomitable…
Understanding Gun Violence: A New Perspective from Jens Ludwig

Understanding Gun Violence: A New Perspective from Jens Ludwig

In a thought-provoking interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, University of Chicago Crime Lab Director Jens Ludwig discussed the misconceptions surrounding…
Senator Dick Durbin Announces Retirement, Sparking Democratic Succession Controversy

Senator Dick Durbin Announces Retirement, Sparking Democratic Succession Controversy

Democratic U.S. Senator Dick Durbin has officially announced that he will not seek a sixth term in 2026, confirming to…
The Struggles of Reintegrating After Prison: Addressing Housing Banishment Laws in Illinois

The Struggles of Reintegrating After Prison: Addressing Housing Banishment Laws in Illinois

After five years behind bars at Taylorville Correctional Center, Ed Cetwinski finally experienced freedom. However, the relief of being released…
Kumiko’s Julia Momosé Steps Up as Executive Chef Amid Leadership Changes

Kumiko’s Julia Momosé Steps Up as Executive Chef Amid Leadership Changes

On April 2, the James Beard Foundation announced that Kumiko was named a finalist for the 2025 Outstanding Bar award,…
Significant Charter School Closures and the Future of Education in Chicago

Significant Charter School Closures and the Future of Education in Chicago

CHICAGO — The landscape of education in Chicago is changing dramatically as Acero charter schools face impending closures, prompting urgent…