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Back to SearchHow Sox and Cubs Rivalry Both Divides and Unites Chicago
Both the White Sox and Cubs are having disappointing seasons so far. Which means no Chicago baseball fan is happy right now. And, there are very few …
3 years, 2 months ago
Rating Mayor Lightfoot's One — and Only — Term
Mayor Lori Lightfoot began her final week in office with a farewell address Monday. She touted her accomplishments on spurring development on the cit…
3 years, 2 months ago
More Migrants Expected, But What About Thousands Already Here?
More than 8,000 asylum-seekers, many from Venezuela, have arrived in Chicago since last fall. Unfortunately, the lack of coordination at every level …
3 years, 2 months ago
‘ComEd Four’ Reactions, PPP Fraud Crackdowns, and ‘Friendly’ Match at Soldier Field
The “ComEd Four” trial ended earlier this week when four former executives and lobbyists for the utility company were found guilty on all corruption …
3 years, 3 months ago
Chicago Writer says WGA Strike Isn't Just a Hollywood Problem
After negotiations with studios stalled, the Writers Guild of America officially went on strike this week. The writers strike may be seen as somethin…
3 years, 3 months ago
‘ComEd 4’ Found Guilty. Here’s How Their Corruption Affected Your Rates
All four defendants in the “ComEd Four” trial have been found guilty on corruption charges, including a nearly decade-long scheme to bribe former Ill…
3 years, 3 months ago
Small Business Week, New Libraries, and Your Deep-Dish Recs
It’s National Small Business Week, and we are sharing love for some of our favorite neighborhood businesses. The city is also hosting webinars for cu…
3 years, 3 months ago
What’s Next for Prosecutor’s Office After Kim Foxx?
Last week, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced she will not be seeking a third term next year. Foxx was first elected in 2016 on a reform…
3 years, 3 months ago
More Migrants Arriving, Growing Youth Employment, and Happy Birthday Jacoby
More than 7,000 mostly Venezuelan asylum seekers have arrived to Chicago from other states since last fall, many of them sent here by bus, train, or …
3 years, 3 months ago
Here’s Why You’re Wrong About Deep Dish
Deep-dish pizza is polarizing for tourists, newbies, and longtime Chicagoans. It’s mockingly referred to as a casserole rather than pizza, but some l…
3 years, 3 months ago