Tuesday

07-22-2025 Vol 2029

Category: Local News

Removal of LGBTQ Youth Support from National Suicide Hotline Causes Concern Among Youth Advocates

Removal of LGBTQ Youth Support from National Suicide Hotline Causes Concern Among Youth Advocates

The recent decision by President Donald Trump’s administration to eliminate the LGBTQ youth option from the National Suicide and Crisis…
Harry Pure: A Life of Service, Art, and Community Engagement at 97

Harry Pure: A Life of Service, Art, and Community Engagement at 97

At 97 years old, Harry Pure is a remarkable example of perseverance and creativity. Retiring from his long-standing position as…
Lake Union’s Paddleboard Culture Booms Amid Community Raves and Safety Concerns

Lake Union’s Paddleboard Culture Booms Amid Community Raves and Safety Concerns

In recent years, Lake Union has witnessed a significant cultural shift, particularly with the rise of standup paddleboarding, a recreational…
Concerns Raised Over Seattle Inspector General’s Alleged Ethical Violations

Concerns Raised Over Seattle Inspector General’s Alleged Ethical Violations

Multiple whistleblowers have come forward expressing concerns that the Seattle Office of Inspector General (OIG) may not be fulfilling its…
Impact of Federal Safety Net Cuts on Food Security and Educational Assessments

Impact of Federal Safety Net Cuts on Food Security and Educational Assessments

Recent legislative changes have significantly slashed the federal safety net, particularly affecting programs designed to help those facing food insecurity.…
Chicago Business News: Unique Collaborations, Economic Concerns, and Community Efforts

Chicago Business News: Unique Collaborations, Economic Concerns, and Community Efforts

In a week filled with notable headlines from the Illinois business landscape, Chicago food culture and community support have taken…
Rising Tensions in Pilsen: Vandalism Highlights Growing Anti-Immigrant Sentiments

Rising Tensions in Pilsen: Vandalism Highlights Growing Anti-Immigrant Sentiments

In recent months, two murals in the Pilsen neighborhood—symbols of Mexican-Palestinian solidarity and resistance against anti-immigration policies—fell victim to defacement…
Chicago City Council Vetoes Proposed Snap Curfew Ordinance Amid Controversy

Chicago City Council Vetoes Proposed Snap Curfew Ordinance Amid Controversy

The Chicago City Council took a significant step on June 18 by passing a controversial ‘snap’ curfew ordinance aimed at…
Milton Coronado Creates Tribute Murals Honoring Fallen Officers and Loved Ones

Milton Coronado Creates Tribute Murals Honoring Fallen Officers and Loved Ones

Milton Coronado’s journey into the world of tribute murals began with a deeply personal loss — the death of his…
Jigzibik: Chicago’s First Affordable Housing Project with a Native American Focus Breaks Ground

Jigzibik: Chicago’s First Affordable Housing Project with a Native American Focus Breaks Ground

Building affordable rental housing in Chicago has long been a challenging endeavor, often hindered by cost and a lack of…
Chicago Agrees to $2.5 Million Settlement After Botched Police Raid Left Family Traumatized

Chicago Agrees to $2.5 Million Settlement After Botched Police Raid Left Family Traumatized

Nearly eight years after a tragic misstep by the Chicago Police Department, the city has settled a lawsuit with the…
Murder of Shaniqua Kinnard Highlights Failures in Domestic Violence Protections

Murder of Shaniqua Kinnard Highlights Failures in Domestic Violence Protections

In a tragic case that has drawn attention to the systemic failures in protecting victims of domestic violence, Shaniqua Kinnard,…