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.
By Danielle Okonkwo ★
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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.
By Danielle Okonkwo ★
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.
By Danielle Okonkwo ★
Rare December Tornadoes Strike Central Illinois; Four Shot in River North
A rare December severe weather outbreak spawned six tornadoes across central Illinois Sunday, while a River North shooting left one dead and three critically injured in an otherwise quiet holiday weekend.
By Andre Williams ★
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.
By Danielle Okonkwo ★
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.
By Danielle Okonkwo ★
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.
By Danielle Okonkwo ★
Chicago Records Snowiest Start to Winter Since 1978 After Weekend Storm
As much as five inches fell on Chicago Sunday, bringing the season's total to 17.1 inches and nearly matching all of last winter's snowfall. It's the most substantial start to winter since 1978-79.
By Andre Williams ★
Young Artist Transforms Auburn Gresham with New Community Gallery
Maya Rodriguez, 24, opens Raíces Gallery in Auburn Gresham, bringing contemporary art and cultural programming to Chicago's South Side community.
By Ray Delgado ★
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.
By Danielle Okonkwo ★
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.
By Danielle Okonkwo ★
Young Artist Brings Gallery to South Shore's 71st Street
Maya Rodriguez transforms vacant storefront into community art space, offering free classes and showcasing local talent in historically underserved area.
By Ray Delgado ★
Local Business Owner Shares Journey from Startup to Success
Maria Santos transformed her small tortilla cart into a thriving restaurant empire, creating jobs and revitalizing Pilsen's food scene over eight years.
By Ray Delgado ★
Pilsen Cleanup Drive Unites Neighbors Across Cultural Lines
A grassroots cleanup effort in Pilsen brought together longtime Mexican-American families and newer residents, transforming vacant lots into community spaces.
By Ray Delgado ★
Volunteer Fire Department Celebrates 100 Years of Service
The Palos Heights Volunteer Fire Department marks a century of protecting communities with dedication, marking milestones and looking ahead.
By Ray Delgado ★