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New Kennedy Expressway lane to reduce future traffic

New Kennedy Expressway lane to reduce future traffic

November 28, 2016
City unveils stricter license to combat opioid addictions

City unveils stricter license to combat opioid addictions

November 28, 2016
Ald. Walter Burnett (27th Ward) and the Sterling Bay Co., a real estate investment and development company, are teaming up to bring the first public library to Chicago’s West Loop near Skinner West Elementary School.

Alderman working to build public library in West Loop

November 28, 2016
Collaboration bring new jobs and businesses to South Side

Collaboration bring new jobs and businesses to South Side

November 21, 2016
A long pipe, meant to represent the Dakota Access Pipeline, was held up by protesters in Chicago Nov. 15

‘Keep it in the ground’: Chicago stands with Standing Rock

November 21, 2016
Murphy’s Bleachers, a family-owned Wrigleyville staple, is funding every Donors Choose project teachers in the 60613 zip code have posted.

Wrigleyville bar donates $20,000 to local schools

November 21, 2016
Percentage of recyclable waste kept out of landfills.

Chicagoans’ recycling is ‘garbage’

November 14, 2016
Joshua Hale promotes funding to inner-city students through philanthropy and organizations such as the Big Shoulders Fund.

Notable Native: Joshua Hale

November 14, 2016
Protests lasted into the early hours of Nov. 10 and continued that evening with hundreds marching downtown shouting, “We reject the president-elect,” and other expressions of concern. 

Protesters gather to ‘Trump’ hate

November 14, 2016

Green Party supporters stay hopeful for the future

November 9, 2016

Chicago Democrats question future direction of country after Clinton loss

November 9, 2016

Republicans rejoice over Trump win

November 9, 2016

Cubs make history after 108 years

November 7, 2016
$3 million from Munger race helps other candidates

$3 million from Munger race helps other candidates

November 7, 2016
Courtney Wolfe

‘Plus-size’ label should be a fashion don’t

November 7, 2016
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and most city aldermen left City Hall Nov. 1, before citizens were able to voice their concerns over the city’s 2017 budget during the scheduled public hearing. 

Citizens raise concerns to sparse council

November 7, 2016
4024 N. Elston Ave, the future location for the Independence Branch Library, will be one of the housing developments to feature a co-located library, through a collaboration,announced on Oct. 21 with the Chicago Housing Authority and Chicago Public Library.

Mixed-income housing to be co-located with libraries

October 31, 2016
As a part of its ongoing investigation of the Chicago Police Department, the Department of Justice held the fifth community forum Oct. 24.

Latest DOJ police forum displays local frustrations

October 31, 2016
Chicago police supplied with life-saving equipment

Chicago police supplied with life-saving equipment

October 31, 2016
The Chicago Field Museum hosted a panel discussion Oct. 24 with Senator Mark Kirk to discuss and propose the Kirk bill, which is designed to stop funding for terrorist groups like ISIS.

Senator Kirk proposes bill to help stop ISIS terrorism funding

October 31, 2016
As a part of Mayor Emanuel’s Chicago park expansion, 327 playgrounds, such as Near South’s Coliseum Park, 1466 S. Wabash Ave., will have been restored or constructed in the city since 2013 as of this December.

Chicago Plays! to finish a year early

October 31, 2016
Recall elections of Chicago officials in honor of Laquan McDonald have support, but many doubt the bill will be successful in the Illinois State House.

Recall election procedures requested in honor of Laquan

October 31, 2016
Demonstrators gathered Oct. 18 in front of the Trump International Hotel and Tower, 401 N. Wabash Ave. to protest Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump. The group marched from Wabash Avenue to the front entrance of the hotel. 

‘Love Trumps Hate:’ Chicago women protest candidate’s recent comments in front of hotel

October 24, 2016
Beavers Coffee and Donuts owner, Gabriel Wiesen, said Chicago has only 70 food trucks compared to Los Angles, which has thousands. 

Local food trucks struggle with new policies

October 24, 2016
Dorothy Holmes (pictured above) and three other family members of those killed by police spoke at the Oct. 17  exhibit opening for ‘Gone But Not Forgotten,’ a quilt that honors more than 100 police shooting victims.

Quilt honors victims of police shootings

October 24, 2016
Political experts discussed the impact of the 2016 presidential candidates on state and local elections Oct. 17 at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court.

Experts predict presidential race to affect Illinois elections

October 24, 2016
Protesters calling for police reform gathered Oct. 20 outside CPD Headquarters on the two-year anniversary of the death of Laquan McDonald, who was killed by a CPD officer.

Two years after Laquan: Chicago continues demands for accountability, resignations

October 24, 2016
Chicago growing as tourism destination

Chicago growing as tourism destination

October 24, 2016
Mayor Rahm Emanuel pointed to the city’s lower budget shortfall after increasing taxes and fees during his budget address Oct. 11 City Council speech.

Emanuel: ‘Chicago is back on solid ground’

October 17, 2016
Chicago will increase efforts to fight heroin addiction, according to an Oct. 6 city press release.

Chicago proposes new efforts to combat heroin addiction

October 17, 2016
At the Chicago Teachers Union strike headquarters, 1642 W. Van Buren St., teachers handed out signs on Oct. 10 to teachers preparing for the possible CTU strike the following day. The strike never occurred due to a tentative agreement CPS offered CTU minutes before the midnight deadline. 

CTU avoids strike with tentative negotiations

October 17, 2016
Mayor Rahm Emanuel teamed up with Chicago Housing Authority to open Rosenwald apartments in Bronzeville, according to a City of Chicago press release.

Historic building reopens in Bronzeville

October 17, 2016
UNO Charter Schools Network’s teachers and staff, who plan to strike on Oct. 19 in hopes for a new contract, rallied on Oct. 13 and held a press conference at 209 W. Jackson. 

Chicago Charter School Network first in U.S. to strike

October 17, 2016
Jessie Oliver started the Facebook page ‘Pantsuits to the Polls’ to take a stand against Donald Trump. 

Notable Native: ‘Pantsuits to the Polls’ creator talks Clinton’s critics, women coming together

October 17, 2016
Protesters marched to fight against eviction of “Tent City” homeless in Uptown. The protest started at 760 W. Wilson Ave. and ended at 4544 N. Broadway St., the 46th Ward Alderman’s Office on Oct. 3.

Uptown marchers promote rights for homeless residents

October 10, 2016
City Council gives green light to COPA

City Council gives green light to COPA

October 10, 2016
Chicago 350 founder Melissa Brice speaks at “Raptivate!,” the first event of the Chicago Climate Festival on Oct. 5 at DePaul University’s Lincoln Park Campus.

Chicago kicks off first Climate Festival

October 10, 2016
The Chicago Teachers Union set its Oct. 11 strike date after unsatisfactory contract negotiations with the Board of Education at its Sept. 28 House of Delegates Meeting.

Chicago Teachers Union sets strike date

October 3, 2016
Bronzeville’s new school-based health center at John B. Drake Elementary will provide accessible healthcare to students and families, according to principal Sydney Golliday.

New school-based health center in Bronzeville

October 3, 2016
Chicago overtakes competition in bicycling

Chicago overtakes competition in bicycling

October 3, 2016
The Old Town School of Folk Music is coming back to I Grow Chicago in Englewood after a summer partnership that brought drumming and poetry workshops to the nonprofit. 

Old Town School of Folk Music coming to Englewood

October 3, 2016
Body cameras for all city police officers by 2018

Body cameras for all city police officers by 2018

September 26, 2016
Garry McCarthy, former Chicago Police Department superintendent, said he thinks noncompliance with law enforcement is being encouraged and legitimized at a Sept. 19 City Club of Chicago panel.

McCarthy: ‘Noncompliance is becoming legitimized’

September 26, 2016
Emanuel: ‘Chicago’s future is at stake’

Emanuel: ‘Chicago’s future is at stake’

September 26, 2016
Later this fall, the Stony Island Arts Bank, a hybrid gallery, media archive, library and community center located at 6760 S. Stony Island Ave., will display the Cleveland gazebo where 12-year-old Tamir Rice was shot by police.

Tamir Rice gazebo visiting Chicago as BLM landmark

September 26, 2016
Chicago’s $1 million grant for first-responder training may not be enough

Chicago’s $1 million grant for first-responder training may not be enough

September 23, 2016
Shelters, such as You Can Make It Family Shelter in the Englewood neighborhood, have been taking steps to help the city’s large homeless population since the start of Chicago’s five-year housing plan in 2014 

Large-scale homeless shelter coming to Humboldt Park

September 19, 2016
CTA increases service on Far South Side

CTA increases service on Far South Side

September 19, 2016
Because of her husband’s experiences playing professional football, Liz Nicholson Sullivan has advocated for awareness, solutions and accountability from professional sports leagues regarding the lasting effects of repetitive concussions.

Notable Native: Liz Nicholson Sullivan talks need for NFL concussion awareness

September 19, 2016
Chicago motorists to receive a second opportunity to pay or contend red light tickets.

Ticket grace period request speeds through process

September 19, 2016
Emanuel’s Police Accountability proposal raises questions

Emanuel’s Police Accountability proposal raises questions

September 12, 2016
New Chicago-based architect group advocates for climate change legislation

New Chicago-based architect group advocates for climate change legislation

September 12, 2016
Jill Stein discussed her presidential platforms in her hometown of Chicago during a Sept. 7 rally.

Jill Stein holds Chicago rally despite warrant for her arrest

September 12, 2016
Chicago takes spotlight as growing filming destination

Chicago takes spotlight as growing filming destination

September 12, 2016
XS Tennis and Education Foundation is working on a construction of a new facility at 5400 S. State St.

New XS Tennis facility to construct a path to college

September 6, 2016
The attendees laugh at a statement made by State Senator of the 13th Legislative District Kwame Raoul and Moderator, Board of Governors member Paul M. Green. City Club Chicago held a forum titled Elected School Board Yes or No. Three guest speakers spoke their opinions and answered questions from the attendees. The forum was held at Maggiano’s Little Italy Banquet Hall, 111 W. Grand Ave. on Aug 29.

City Club panel calls for representation in CPS

September 6, 2016
The City’s “Great Rivers Chicago” plan provides for a series of improvements in water quality, river access and recreational facilities completed by 2040.

Long process of improving Chicago rivers continues

September 6, 2016
Minimum wage employees and allies chanted outside the home of Ken Griffin, a wealthy global investment manager, at 800 N. Michigan Ave. on April 14. Protesters demanded that the minimum wage be increased to $15 an hour. 

Chicago workers fight for $15

April 18, 2016
Mental Health Movement activists demanded Mayor Emanuel reopen six shuttered mental health clinics at a Feb. 23 City Hall demonstration.

Mental health advocates demand restoration of city clinics

February 29, 2016
Fair tax organizations demanded a tax on the wealthy and corporations to solve the city and state budget crises.

Aldermen, fair tax groups propose solutions to CPS budget crisis

February 29, 2016
Ale Syndicate co-founders and brothers Jesse (from left) and Samuel Evans in their Logan Square brewery before the site was filled with equipment and product.

Notable Native: Jesse Evans

February 22, 2016
Congressman Bobby Rush met with high school students at Mikva Challenge’s Youth Voice Congress on Feb. 6 to discuss economic improvement ideas.

City leaders propose ideas to support ‘black futures’

February 15, 2016
Case displaying paraphernalia at PDI Medical in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. 

Medical pot backers aim to expand program

February 1, 2016
Metro Unemployment

Black youth experience high unemployment

February 1, 2016
Chicago Police Board President Lori Lightfoot spoke about  transparency at a panel on Jan. 20 at East-West University. 

Panelists debate how soon police videos should be released

January 25, 2016
Irving Park resident Christopher O’Connor plans to open Chicago’s first gun store and shooting range, despite community criticism. 

Chicago businessman hopeful to open city’s first gun shop

January 25, 2016
Students and community members listened to Chicago police officer Yasmia Dunn speak about her relationship with residents at a Dec. 9 forum at 33 E. Congress Parkway.

Black police officers talk trust to students

December 14, 2015
A panel discussion on the conflict in Syria and the refugee crisis took place at The Standard Club on Dec. 8.

Sergie Attar: ‘Syrians face terror of Paris attacks every day’

December 14, 2015
Following Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s apology at City Hall on Dec 9, several hundred protesters marched through the Loop, demanding the mayor’s resignation. 

Protesters demand resignation of Emanuel, Alvarez

December 14, 2015
A Twin Towers project, located at 2211 N. Milwaukee Ave., is shooting for completion by the end of 2016.

Residents perturbed about Logan Square developments

December 14, 2015
Marisa Novara, representative of Metropolitan Planning Comission, took questions from the audiance of Chicago Housing at 33 E Congress, on Dec 01.

Community group hosts conversation on state of affordable housing

December 7, 2015
Ornaments with HIV information and resources on the inside will be hung in the Austin and North Lawndale neighborhoods until February.

World AIDS Day encourages uptick in testing

December 7, 2015
Vladimir Andrejevic, designer, presented plans for a new development at 1136 S. Wabash Ave. during a Nov. 30 community meeting at 1104 S. Wabash.

New developments to join South Loop

December 7, 2015
special education photo

Parents, teachers remain wary as CPS reevaluates special education funding

December 7, 2015
Brandon Smith is the independent journalist who sued to get the video of Laquan McDonalds death to the general public.

Notable Native: Brandon Smith

December 7, 2015
On Dec. 1 Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the Task Force on Police Accountability. 

Mayor announces task force, residents propose ordinance

December 7, 2015
Feral cats like this one, named Allie, are used to quell rat problems throughout Chicago. 

Working-class cats keep rats away

November 30, 2015

Transit Future plans to expand Rail Lines

November 30, 2015
The Lathrop Homes located between Bucktown and Roscoe Village has been around since 1937 but is now slated for redevelopment.

Locals urge for more public housing on city’s North Side

November 30, 2015
North Branch Trail expansion flows into city limits

North Branch Trail expansion flows into city limits

November 30, 2015
Maureen Feck, activist for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and director of events and meetings for True Value Hardware, sat down with The Chronicle to talk about the disease and how the network is beneficial for patients.

Notable Native: Maureen Feck

November 30, 2015
The Marina City towers were designed by Chicago architect Bertrand Goldberg to entice people to live downtown.

Marina City Corncobs nearly a landmark

November 30, 2015
Residents asked Transit Board members to reinstate cut bus routes at a public forum Nov. 16.

CTA approves 2016 budget, restores cut bus routes

November 23, 2015
As part of the Chicago Architecture Biennial, a panel discussed the reimagined police station designed by Studio Gang called Polis Station. It is named after the Greek word for a tight-knit community and it is the root word of police.

Can a more welcoming police station bring cops and residents together?

November 23, 2015
The event included speakers, workshops and panel discussions about strategies on how to create a diverse workplace.

Disability Summit sets sights on workplace inclusion

November 23, 2015
A map of Chatham shows 79th Street runs long in the neighborhood and is a main source of revenue because of local businesses on that street.

Rumored 79th Street gang war hurts local businesses

November 23, 2015
Nielsen poses for a picture with a polar bear on his trip with Polar Bears  International’s Climate Alliance. 

Notable Native: Anthony Nielsen

November 23, 2015
The city council passed an ordinance Nov. 18 restricting drone use in Chicago.

City Council votes to regulate drones

November 20, 2015
Iraq veteren, Blake Leitch, a veteren being featured in Operation: Route 66

Film brings attention to life of veterans

November 16, 2015
As  of Nov. 5 retailers in Chicago are not allowed to sell dogs from large-scale breeding operations.  

Sale of dogs from Puppy mills banned in Chicago

November 16, 2015
Notable Native:Lasana Kazembe

Notable Native:Lasana Kazembe

November 16, 2015
Out in the Open will shine a light on homeless youth in Chicago who usually go unnoticed.

Out In The Open draws attention to homeless youth

November 16, 2015
44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney passed an ordinance  that restricts where food carts can operate.

Aldermen to limit food cart operations

November 9, 2015

Sanders’ appeal should be based on platform, not trends

November 9, 2015
(From left) State Representatives Will Guzzardi and Christian Mitchell called on Gov. Bruce Rauner to eliminate tax breaks for the wealthy before a Nov. 2 protest.

Residents protest budget impasse and cuts to funding

November 9, 2015
Residents in the South Loop mixed and mingled with developers who are bringing new buildings to the neighborhood. 

New housing proposals build excitement in South Loop

November 9, 2015
Prison graphic

Newly reduced sentences for drug trafficking offenders in US

November 9, 2015
Ron Louis, a 22-year-old fashion designer from Chicago, works on upcoming work.

Notable Native: Ron Louis

November 9, 2015
CORRECTS TO COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK, NOT COURT CLERK IN SECOND SENTENCE - FILE - This Jan. 11, 2010 file photo shows Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown in Chicago. The Cook County Democratic Party has declined to endorse the four-term county circuit court clerk for re-election amid reports of a federal investigation. On Friday Oct. 23, 2015, party leaders withdrew their support after Brown asked them to continue backing her in the March 15, 2016 primary. Brown has downplayed the investigation, saying such probes are not unusual. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

Cook County Democratic Party withdraws endorsement of Court Clerk Dorothy Brown

November 2, 2015
The CTA answers some raised questions from the Octobers anti-harassment campaign.

CTA campaign raises data, enforcement questions

November 2, 2015
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