Zenwich Sandwich Shop Opens Second Location in Edgewater
The Asian-inspired sandwich shop will open at 1124 W. Thorndale Ave. near the Red Line station in mid-February, bringing Thai barbecue pork belly and other specialties.
About Danielle
Danielle Okonkwo covers city hall and neighborhood news for Chicago Gust. A Nigerian-American raised in Hyde Park, she earned her journalism degree from UIC and cut her teeth covering education and community issues for local outlets before joining Chicago Gust. Her beat takes her from city council chambers to block club meetings across Chicagoland, where she's built a reputation for holding officials accountable while amplifying community voices. Danielle's investigative work on Chicago Public Schools has been recognized by the Illinois Press Association.
Articles by Danielle
Women's Sports Bar Coming to Clark Street Near Wrigley
Level Sporting Club, led by former Northwestern basketball player Clarissa Flores, will make women's sports the default programming at 3343 N. Clark St.
Lobbyist with City Hall ties mulls 2027 mayoral bid
John Kelly has raised $450K for a potential run against Mayor Johnson, despite representing clients like the White Sox, Bally's casino, and United Center.
Job hopping hurts families, advice columnist warns parents
Dear Abby addresses a Chicago-area mother's concerns about her husband's frequent job changes and their impact on family stability and finances.
Pritzker weighs Trump scholarship tax credit program
Gov. JB Pritzker considers joining federal program offering tax breaks for private school scholarships as public school advocates push back.
Arctic Blast Stalls Western Brown Line Bus Hub Construction
Sub-zero temperatures force delays on Western Brown Line station bus turnaround project, adding weeks to Lincoln Square transit improvements.
Kingsley Elementary Closure Leaves Evanston Families Scrambling
Financial pressures force beloved Evanston elementary school to close, leaving parents and students searching for alternatives mid-academic year.
CPS Loses Ground as Fewer Chicago Families Choose District Schools
Chicago Public Schools' share of the city's school-aged children has dropped from 75% to 71% since 2018, representing 18,000 fewer students choosing the district.
Chicago Food Bank Serves Record 2.1M Meals This Holiday Season
The Greater Chicago Food Depository distributed 2.1 million meals across Chicagoland this season, marking a 18% increase from last year amid rising costs.
CTA Announces Red Line Extension Timeline: Trains to 130th Street by 2030, South Side Residents React
After decades of planning and false starts, the transit agency has released a detailed timeline for extending rapid transit to the Far South Side. Community members express cautious optimism alongside lingering doubts.
Chicago Confirms First Rabies-Positive Dog in Decades, 13 People Exposed
A dog living in a Chicago household has tested positive for rabies, the first such case in Cook County since before 1964 and the first in Illinois since 1994. Thirteen people are receiving post-exposure treatment.
Lincoln Park High Robotics Team Claims State Championship
Lincoln Park High School's robotics team defeated 127 schools to win Illinois state championship, marking the North Side school's first major STEM victory.
Pilsen's New Community Center Opens Doors to Youth Programs
The Esperanza Community Center launches with after-school tutoring, arts workshops, and sports programs to serve Pilsen's growing youth population.