Saturday

07-19-2025 Vol 2026

Category: Chicago

Chicago’s Delayed Notifications on Lead Pipes Leave Residents in the Dark

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…
City’s Home Repair Program Faces Overwhelming Demand Amid Cuts to Senior Assistance

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…
Celebrating 35 Years of House Music at the Chosen Few Picnic and Festival

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…
Chicago’s Meals on Wheels Faces Increased Demand Amid Federal Cuts to Assistance Programs

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…
Hundreds Rally in Downtown Chicago for Transit Funding Solutions

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…
Ovidio Guzman Lopez, Son of El Chapo, Pleads Guilty in Chicago Court

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…
Chicago Faces Ongoing Flash Flood Threat as Severe Storms Approach

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…
Whirlpool Brand Transforms Chicago River into Unique Lacrosse Arena for Premier Lacrosse League Games

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),…
NASCAR’s Chicago Street Course: A Testament to Efficient Urban Racing Development

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…
Chris Ware Unveils New Postage Stamps Celebrating USPS’s 250th Birthday

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…
Gang Member Charged with Murder After Violating Monitoring Conditions

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…
Illinois Faces Steep Costs Due to New Republican SNAP Legislation

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…