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Back to SearchWhy 200 Students Don't Have Classrooms. Plus, Weed DUIs From Rogue Crime Lab
Chicago Public Schools has yet to place about 200 students with disabilities in classrooms, despite it being the second week of school. While the dis…
11 months, 1 week ago
How to Spot ICE in Chicago
With the threat of the National Guard looming over the city, it’s important to remember immigration raids are still happening across Chicagoland. Hos…
11 months, 1 week ago
Should Chicagoans Bring Dogs Out to Eat?
There’s still at least a few weeks left in patio season, which means there’s still time to meet some patio dogs. Bringing your dog to a restaurant pa…
11 months, 1 week ago
Military in Chicago? Plus, Reducing Traffic Deaths and Playing ‘Raddle’
President Donald Trump is reiterating threats to send National Guard troops to Chicago. A new report indicates they could come as soon as September. …
11 months, 1 week ago
How Did The Plan For Transformation Change Chicago Forever?
In 2000, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley unveiled the “Plan for Transformation,” a decade-long initiative that demolished Chicago’s public highrises, …
11 months, 1 week ago
School is Back, Pritzker’s Spicy Reaction, and Chance’s New Album
As Chicago Public Schools return for the 2025-2026 school year, major questions remain, like the future of the CPS budget gap, protections for immigr…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
A History of House Music in Chicago
The city’s House Music Festival and Conference is back, which means it’s time for a dance break. We’re revisiting a conversation we had in 2022 with …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Is Chicago Still America’s Pizza Town?
Steve Dolinsky made his name as ABC7’s “Hungry Hound” before retiring as NBC5’s “The Food Guy” earlier this year. This weekend, he’s bringing Pizza C…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Chicago Floods, Stadium Updates, and Legendary Cars for Auction
Heavy rain over the weekend left thousands without power while streets, highways and basements continued to deal with flooding. Host Jacoby Cochran a…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Is Chicago So Broke?
Our city, our schools, and our transit system are all in a budget crisis. University of Chicago professor and director of the Center for Municipal Fi…
11 months, 2 weeks ago