Category: Local News

July 19, 2025
Local News, Chicago
New Ordinance Aims to Boost Housing Development in Chicago while Reducing Parking Requirements Near Transit
In a significant step towards promoting sustainable transportation and increasing housing availability, Chicago’s City Council has approved key amendments to…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Reviving the Legacy of Charles Stepney: A Celebration of Chicago’s Soul Music Pioneer
In the vibrant soul music scene of Chicago during the 1960s and ’70s, one name resonates deeply with the eras’…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Aris Singleton Leads Thank God It’s Natural, Honoring Her Aunt’s Legacy and Embracing Diversity in Hair Care
At 28, Aris Singleton stepped into the role of chief executive officer of the Chicago-based textured-hair care brand, Thank God…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Cook County Democratic Party Opts for Open Primary in Senate Race, Endorses Hynes for Assessor
In a significant decision for Illinois politics, the Cook County Democratic Party has chosen not to endorse a candidate in…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Seniors Demand Protections Against Housing Abuses with Proposed Bill of Rights
A growing coalition of elderly residents and advocates in Chicago is pushing for a new legislative measure titled the “Senior…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Chicago
The Rise of Detroit-Style Pizza in Chicago: A New Culinary Favorite
Chicagoans have historically been protective of their culinary landscape, particularly when it comes to pizza. However, despite initial resistance to…

July 19, 2025
Local News, New York
Congressmember and Transportation Secretary Clash Over Subway Safety Statistics
A recent U.S. House of Representatives committee hearing turned contentious as Congressman Jerold Nadler of New York and U.S. Transportation…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Three Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Members Killed in Training Facility Explosion
An explosion at the Biscailuz Training Facility in East Los Angeles has tragically resulted in the deaths of three members…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
SiR Reflects on Personal Growth and Upcoming Hollywood Bowl Debut
In a heartfelt moment during one of his sold-out L.A. shows last August, SiR, the Inglewood-born singer-songwriter, became visibly emotional…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
FEMA’s Support for L.A. Wildfire Survivors Lags Behind Previous Natural Disasters
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has allocated $2.7 billion in response to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, yet…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Impact of ICE Raids in Los Angeles: Rising Surrender Rates at Animal Shelters
The ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Los Angeles are leaving a profound impact not only on families…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
ACLU SoCal and Activist Group Challenge LAPD’s Denial of Protest Permit
A Los Angeles activist group known as Refuse Fascism, along with the ACLU SoCal, is demanding that the Los Angeles…