Metro Chicago’s Mexican-Born Population Is Down By More Than 100,000 Over The Past Decade
The number of Mexican immigrants in Illinois has also fallen sharply. It’s a trend that has received little attention, researchers said.
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Chicago Expands Outdoor Dining Capacity While Raising Alarm About Increasing COVID-19 Cases
The case increase is being driven by 18- to 39-year-olds and is concentrated on the North and Northwest sides of Chicago.
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New York Prosecutors Investigating Donald Trump Asked Cook County About Property Records, Emails Show
Documents show that a criminal investigation into Trump’s taxes and potential financial wrongdoing in his businesses could run, at least in part, through Chicago.
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Loretto Hospital Gave Vaccines To Ineligible People At Neighboring Greek Church
The hospital is supposed to help the low-income Austin neighborhood, but most of the church parishioners do not live on the West Side.
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A Top Exec At Chicago’s Loretto Hospital Resigns Amid Vaccine Misuse
Dr. Anosh Ahmed resigned Wednesday night after Loretto Hospital’s vaccine supply was cut following multiple allegations of misuse.
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A Universal Income Proposal Prompts A Council Debate On Reparations For Black Chicagoans
The City Council also passed a pilot surcharge program on demolitions in Pilsen and new regulations on industrial developments
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Twice As Many CPS Students Have Signed Up To Return To Classrooms
Nearly 44% of Chicago Public Schools students say they plan to return in mid-April, including high schoolers for the first time.
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Illinois Senator Backs Off Vow To Withhold Support Of Biden Nominees
The White House said it would add an Asian American Pacific Islander liaison to its staff after receiving criticism from Sen. Tammy Duckworth and others.
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Vaccines In Illinois Are Still Largely Going To White Residents
As Illinois expands the vaccine rollout, there’s still a disparity among Black and Latino residents — and a long way to go to herd immunity.
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City Council Considers Clean Air Ordinance After Pushback On General Iron’s Move
Chicago’s City Council will also vote on demolition fees for the gentrifying areas around Pilsen and The 606 and federal COVID-19 grants.
