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Back to SearchFrom Madigan Name Drop to Wave of New Alders — Your Politics Roundup
The Chicago Tribune reported Friday that Congressman and mayoral candidate Jesús “Chuy” García is referenced in court filings in former Illinois Hous…
3 years, 2 months ago
How Latinos Fought the Machine for a Political Voice
Chicago’s Latinx population makes up the city’s second largest demographic, with the largest groups being of Mexican and Puerto Rican origin. And fro…
3 years, 2 months ago
More Transit Problems, Big Bears Moves, and Taylor Swift Parties
The Regional Transit Authority, which coordinates financing for CTA, Metra, and Pace, is predicting a $730 million budget gap beginning in 2026. The …
3 years, 2 months ago
Why Visit Lakeview? 'Real People Live Here’
Some people go to Lakeview for the bars, others go for the Cubs — everyone's got a different take on the North Side neighborhood. City Cast listener …
3 years, 2 months ago
Mayoral Candidates Have Just 6 Weeks to Win You Over
All nine candidates for mayor are scheduled to meet Thursday for their first televised debate on ABC 7. Voters and reporters got a taste over the wee…
3 years, 2 months ago
Muhammad Ali Day Celebrates 'The Greatest'
Today is Muhammad Ali Day in Illinois. Chicago author Jonathan Eig wrote the 2017 biography “Ali: A Life” and prompted Ken Burns to make a documentar…
3 years, 2 months ago
Springfield Action, Lightfoot’s Campaign Fumble, and Bald Eagles Love IL
Mayor Lori Lightfoot's reelection team may have violated Chicago’s ethics ordinance and federal law when her campaign sent emails to CPS staff asking…
3 years, 2 months ago
What Does ‘The Fugitive’ Get Wrong About Chicago? Nothing.
In City Cast Chicago’s occasional series, “Re: VIEWS” we invite guests to re-watch a Chicago film and dissect elements like “Best line” or “Best shot…
3 years, 2 months ago
Are Illinois Schools Wrong on Reading?
Some educators in Illinois are challenging the way reading is traditionally taught in schools. They say a more evidence-based approach would get more…
3 years, 2 months ago
Will Walgreens Become Your Doctor’s Office?
In addition to cough drops, toilet paper, and pantyhose, your future Walgreens shopping list could include a checkup with a doctor. The Deerfield-bas…
3 years, 2 months ago