Off In Secret Spaces, Indians Fans Cheer For Their Team
While the city of Chicago bleeds blue for the Cubs this week, Indians fans in the city are finding refuge in private watch parties.
Mariah Woelfel
Reporter
You Don’t Have To Go Far To Get A Sense Of Gaza This Chicago Ideas Week
Sitting in Chicago’s Daley Plaza right now is an 8-foot tall, 20-foot long steel box fitted with a floor-to-ceiling video chat with someone from around the world.
Columbus Day Parade Draws Protest
Thousands of people attended the city’s annual Christopher Columbus Day parade this afternoon in downtown Chicago. But for some, the celebration is controversial.
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What’s With The Creepy Clowns Around Town?
A number of creepy clown sightings have been reported in the Chicagoland area.
Illinois Governor Sued By Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is facing two lawsuits brought on by 10 pro-life pregnancy centers and doctors’ offices in the state.
Emanuel Asks City Council For $25 Million In Bonds To Buy New Police Cars
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is asking city council to authorize borrowing $25 million more in General Obligation Bonds.
Chicago Public High School Students Demand More Funding For Their Schools
Some Chicago students are pressuring local alderman to pass an ordinance to give more funding to the city’s public schools.
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Uptown Homeless Shelter To Close By Christmas
Officials said increased expenses and the instability of the state budget prompted the closure of a shelter at 941 W. Lawrence.
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City Fights Rats With Dry Ice
The city is now using dry ice in an attempt to control the rat population.
Activists Call On Chicago Attorneys To Offer Pro Bono Work To Refugees
On a day Mayor Rahm Emanuel declared “Refugee Protection Day,” immigration activists from 13 organizations joined to work on a plan to make Chicago a more welcoming city. Activists and lawyers from the National Immigration Justice Center say their organization depends heavily on pro bono work, requiring attorneys and law students to work on often complex refugee cases for free. NIJC says refugees face resettlement processes that can last anywhere from a few months to 20 years, adding that many migrants are unable to afford adequate representation.
