City officials weigh in on what Chicago should do to prevent violent incidents downtown. New White House emissions restrictions mean more electric vehicles and expanding public charging stations in Illinois. Arts and culture has been the leading driver in downtown’s post pandemic recovery according to a new report.
Chicago’s dance scene is immense and diverse. And if you’re one of the city’s “dance curious,” we have you covered.
Walmart closes four stores. Two teens were shot during this weekend’s “teen takeover” downtown. Striking Chicago State faculty reach an agreement.
Faculty at state-funded universities have been striking lately. Low funding, low enrollment and politics are all contributing factors.
Illinois abortion providers say mifepristone is available. A new report looks at COVID behaviors. Public weighs in on the next top cop.
Leaders with the Chicago Transit Authority say they’re making progress toward its hiring goals, but it’s still not enough to bring service back to pre-pandemic levels. Chicago is preparing to host a NASCAR street race around Grant Park in July, and the public has some questions. Officials say they will work to ensure the economic impacts of next year’s Democratic National Convention extend beyond downtown.
The Nap Ministry’s Tricia Hersey said she looks to her ancestors to understand how to rest in the face of systemic oppression.
Chicago will host the Democratic National Convention. Students join the picket lines. Illinois has seen over 800,000 cannabis expungements.
Brandon Johnson joins striking CSU faculty. It’s Black Maternal Health Week. The weather is going to be amazing the next few days.
The Nap Ministry’s Tricia Hersey focuses on rest. But she doesn’t see it as “self care.” Instead, it’s resistance to grind culture.
