UPenn Ends Trans Participation in Women’s Sports
The University of Pennsylvania has resolved with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), agreeing to prohibit biological males who identify …
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Chicago Lawn Sees $5.1M Street Reconstruction Begin
A major infrastructure improvement has begun in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, where the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the …
Zinckernagel Earns Spot in MLS Team of the Matchday
Chicago Fire FC winger Philip Zinckernagel has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 21 following …
Critics Link 5,200 Job Losses to Chicago Wage Law
More than 5,200 jobs have been lost and over 100 restaurants have closed in Chicago since the city began phasing …
Illinois to Raise Gas Taxes, Minimum Wage on July 1
Starting July 1, Illinois residents will encounter a fresh wave of tax increases affecting everything from gas prices to digital …
Charter Schools See Federal Funding Boost Amid Rising Enrollment
The Department of Education recently approved a $60 million increase for charter schools, raising their federal support to $500 million …
Chicago Fire Clinch 3–2 Win Over Charlotte FC at Home
Chicago Fire FC edged out Charlotte FC with a 3–2 victory on Saturday at Soldier Field, wrapping up a three-game …
Fairlife Milk Supplier Dairies Face Animal Cruelty Probe
The Arizona Department of Agriculture has launched an investigation into two dairies that previously supplied milk to Fairlife, the Coca-Cola–owned …
Universal Horror Unleashed to Open in Chicago by 2027
Universal Destinations & Experiences, a division of Comcast NBCUniversal, has unveiled plans to open a second location of its Universal …
How Chicago Rodents Are Evolving in the Urban Jungle
A new study from Chicago’s Field Museum sheds light on how city life is actively shaping the evolution of local …
Northeast Scorches Under Triple-Digit Heatwave
A brutal heatwave continues to bake the northeastern United States, with major cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia seeing …
Jazz Club Fined for Outdoor Piano as Community Debate Intensifies
Le Piano, a popular jazz club in Rogers Park, has been fined $5,000 by the City of Chicago after a …
Fleming, Cassano Shine as Chicago Fire FC II Beats Miami
Chicago Fire FC II continued its strong mid-season form with a 3-1 victory over Inter Miami CF II on Wednesday …
Are Companies Leaving California? Not Really
Despite recent headlines about big-name companies leaving California, a new report from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) suggests …
Chicago Fire Kicks Off Season’s Second Half vs. Union
Chicago Fire FC will launch the second half of its 2025 Major League Soccer season with a high-stakes home game …
Pixy Liao Debuts ‘Relationship Material’ in Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago will debut Pixy Liao: Relationship Material on July 26, 2025, offering audiences a unique look …
Music Meets Soccer: Chance the Rapper Joins Fire’s Summer Series
Chicago Fire FC has added another major name to its 2025 Summer Concert Series lineup: Chance the Rapper will perform …
Raised Crosswalk Construction Begins on Damen Ave
Construction crews have begun installing raised crosswalks and intersections along Damen Avenue, part of a larger resurfacing project by the …
Sky Seek Redemption in Rematch vs. Atlanta Dream
The Chicago Sky are gearing up for a highly anticipated rematch against the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, June 22. This …
49ers Announce Staff Promotions and New Hire for 2025
The San Francisco 49ers have announced a series of front – office promotions and a new hire as the team …
AAUW Elmhurst Hosts Annual Used Book Sale June 26–29
The AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch will once again welcome book lovers to its highly anticipatedAnnual Used Book Sale, taking place …
Carnival Returns to Moultrie-Douglas County Fair in 2025
The excitement is building in central Illinois as the Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Board confirms the return of a full-scale carnival …
Chicago City Council Advances Urban Plan, Supports Veterans
On June 18, 2025, the Chicago City Council approved a series of planning, development, and business support measures during its …
Free Jacks Host Chicago Hounds in 2025 MLR Eastern Conference Final Rematch
Two of Major League Rugby’s top contenders are set for a high-stakes showdown this Saturday in the 2025 Eastern Conference …
Boyd Healthcare Offers Free School and Sports Physicals June 30–July 3 Across Rural Clinics
As families gear up for the 2025–2026 academic year, Boyd Healthcare is offering free school and sports physicals from June …
Second Death Reported After Elevidys Gene Therapy; FDA and Sarepta Investigating
A second patient has died following treatment with Elevidys, the only FDA-approved gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), Sarepta …
Cook County Home Prices Rise 7.5% in April 2025 Amid Slower Sales
Home prices in Cook County continued their upward trend in April 2025, reaching a median of $330,000, according to new …