Category: Chicago

July 15, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago’s Delayed Notifications on Lead Pipes Leave Residents in the Dark
Beatriz Salazar received an unexpected letter from the city of Chicago this spring. Inside was a dire warning: her drinking…

July 15, 2025
Local News, Chicago
City’s Home Repair Program Faces Overwhelming Demand Amid Cuts to Senior Assistance
CHICAGO — A significant demand for home repair assistance has emerged as the city’s program struggles to meet the needs…

July 15, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Celebrating 35 Years of House Music at the Chosen Few Picnic and Festival
The Chosen Few Picnic and Festival brought together more than 30,000 music enthusiasts on Saturday, July 12, at the vibrant…

July 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago’s Meals on Wheels Faces Increased Demand Amid Federal Cuts to Assistance Programs
Deborah Burch, a 71-year-old resident of Chicago, has found herself confined to her home due to severe end-stage COPD that…

July 14, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Hundreds Rally in Downtown Chicago for Transit Funding Solutions
Demonstrators took to the streets of Downtown Chicago on Saturday, urging Governor JB Pritzker and state lawmakers to address a…

July 12, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Ovidio Guzman Lopez, Son of El Chapo, Pleads Guilty in Chicago Court
In a significant development in a federal courtroom in Chicago, Ovidio Guzman Lopez, the son of the notorious drug lord…

July 12, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Faces Ongoing Flash Flood Threat as Severe Storms Approach
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for the Chicago area as residents grapple with the aftermath of recent heavy…

July 12, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Whirlpool Brand Transforms Chicago River into Unique Lacrosse Arena for Premier Lacrosse League Games
CHICAGO, July 10, 2025 – In a groundbreaking event, Whirlpool brand, a key sponsor of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL),…

July 12, 2025
Local News, Chicago
NASCAR’s Chicago Street Course: A Testament to Efficient Urban Racing Development
CHICAGO — As the clock struck 10 p.m. last Thursday, Jeremy Casperson found himself immersed in overseeing the construction of…

July 12, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chris Ware Unveils New Postage Stamps Celebrating USPS’s 250th Birthday
Renowned cartoonist Chris Ware, famous for his intricate New Yorker covers and innovative graphic novels featuring characters like Jimmy Corrigan…

July 12, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Gang Member Charged with Murder After Violating Monitoring Conditions
A 20-year-old gang member, Daniel Alvarado, faces murder charges following a shooting incident over the Fourth of July weekend in…

July 12, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Illinois Faces Steep Costs Due to New Republican SNAP Legislation
The recent congressional budget reconciliation law has significant financial implications for Illinois, with government officials warning of steep costs due…