Category: Local News

May 25, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Illinois Business News: Donuts, Burgers, and Community Updates
In this week’s edition of Illinois business news, a suburban donut shop made headlines by estimating it has produced over…

May 25, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Cook County Faces Uncertainty and Budget Cuts Amid Potential Medicaid Changes
Cook County, home to one of the largest public health systems in the United States, is preparing for a significant…

May 25, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Kendall College Graduates Prepared for Culinary Success
Graduation season has arrived in Chicago, and at Kendall College, a part of National Louis University, excitement fills the air…

May 25, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Unsolved Cases and Distrust: The Struggles of Gun Violence Victims’ Families in Chicago
Zhiene Washington’s life changed forever seven years ago when she heard gunshots while on the phone with her mother. Her…

May 25, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Chicago Homeowners Face Potential Property Tax Increases After Reassessment
Many homeowners in Chicago may experience significant increases in their property tax bills this year, following a triennial reassessment that…

May 25, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi Faces Backlash Over $930,000 in Erroneous Property Tax Breaks
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is under scrutiny for mistakenly distributing over $930,000 in property tax breaks to homeowners and…

May 25, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Optimal Milky Way Viewing in Illinois This May
Astronomy enthusiasts in Illinois are in for a treat this Memorial Day weekend as May offers the best opportunity to…

May 25, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Celebrating Pride Month with Diverse Theater Offerings in Chicago
As Chicago gears up for Pride Month, the city’s vibrant theater scene is set to celebrate, commemorate, and honor the…

May 25, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Legal Threat Looms Over Alderman for Misinformation Link to Alleged Shooter
In Albany Park, a progressive political group is preparing to take legal action against Alderman Raymond Lopez after he publicly…

May 25, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Addressing the Plastic Pollution Crisis in Chicago
Every year, approximately 11.6 million pounds of plastic waste enter Lake Michigan, which serves as Chicago’s primary source of drinking…

May 25, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Rich Cohen Explores the Life and Tragedy of Jennifer Dulos in ‘Murder in the Dollhouse’
Author Rich Cohen has delved into the chilling case of Jennifer Dulos, whose tragic story unfolds in his latest book,…

May 25, 2025
Local News, Chicago
Movies in the Parks Program Returns to Chicago for Summer 2025
The Park District’s beloved Movies in the Parks program is making its comeback this summer, kicking off its 21st season.…