Tuesday

07-29-2025 Vol 2036

Category: Local News

Illinois Business News: Donuts, Burgers, and Community Updates

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…
Cook County Faces Uncertainty and Budget Cuts Amid Potential Medicaid Changes

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…
Kendall College Graduates Prepared for Culinary Success

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…
Unsolved Cases and Distrust: The Struggles of Gun Violence Victims’ Families in 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…
Chicago Homeowners Face Potential Property Tax Increases After Reassessment

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…
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi Faces Backlash Over $930,000 in Erroneous Property Tax Breaks

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…
Optimal Milky Way Viewing in Illinois This May

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…
Celebrating Pride Month with Diverse Theater Offerings in 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…
Legal Threat Looms Over Alderman for Misinformation Link to Alleged Shooter

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…
Addressing the Plastic Pollution Crisis in 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…
Rich Cohen Explores the Life and Tragedy of Jennifer Dulos in ‘Murder in the Dollhouse’

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,…
Movies in the Parks Program Returns to Chicago for Summer 2025

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.…