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07-21-2025 Vol 2028

Category: Local News

New Ordinance Aims to Boost Housing Development in Chicago while Reducing Parking Requirements Near Transit

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…
Reviving the Legacy of Charles Stepney: A Celebration of Chicago’s Soul Music Pioneer

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’…
Aris Singleton Leads Thank God It’s Natural, Honoring Her Aunt’s Legacy and Embracing Diversity in Hair Care

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…
Cook County Democratic Party Opts for Open Primary in Senate Race, Endorses Hynes for Assessor

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…
Chicago Seniors Demand Protections Against Housing Abuses with Proposed Bill of Rights

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…
The Rise of Detroit-Style Pizza in Chicago: A New Culinary Favorite

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…
Congressmember and Transportation Secretary Clash Over Subway Safety Statistics

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…
Three Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Members Killed in Training Facility Explosion

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…
SiR Reflects on Personal Growth and Upcoming Hollywood Bowl Debut

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…
FEMA’s Support for L.A. Wildfire Survivors Lags Behind Previous Natural Disasters

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…
Impact of ICE Raids in Los Angeles: Rising Surrender Rates at Animal Shelters

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…
ACLU SoCal and Activist Group Challenge LAPD’s Denial of Protest Permit

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…