Category: Local News

July 19, 2025
Local News, Seattle
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…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Seattle
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…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Chicago
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.…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Chicago
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…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Chicago
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…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Chicago
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…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Chicago
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…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Chicago
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…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Chicago
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…

July 19, 2025
Local News, Chicago
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,…

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’…