“Under fire in a federal corruption probe, Daniel Solis resigns as chairman of the City Council’s Zoning Committee but remains an alderman.” Interesting how neither he nor Burke have resigned as alderman. | learn more
“The European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2 satellite captured frozen Lake Michigan.” Follow the link for more detailed zoomed-in photos. | learn more
“There were five passengers on the bus but none were wounded by the gunfire, police said.” | learn more
My fellow Chicagoans, we’re going to need this info. For those of you lucky enough to live elsewhere, know that we’re going to suffer through HIGHs of -10F this Wednesday. With wind chill, we’re anticipating a high of -38F and […]
As rent prices in other popular neighborhoods like West Loop reach into the $80/square foot range, new hip restaurants are congregating on Diversey in Logan Square thanks to affordable rents. | learn more
WTTW asked Chicago’s Aldermen what they think of a proposal to forbid them from having second jobs. This is a reaction to the recent corruption charges against Ed Burke. | learn more
The direction is good news, although there’s still obviously a problem in the city. Murders still outpaced rates from 2014 and 2015. | learn more
Chalkbeat recaps how Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson reflects on her first year in the position. One notable quote: “I don’t make decisions based on fear”. | learn more
Our last mention of the notorious 50-year-tenured Chicago Alderman was last March when the Tribune called him out for conflict of interest. Well now, he was federally charged with shaking down a Burger King franchisee for money. There are 8 […]
Block Club Chicago republished an article originally from DNAInfo with plenty of cool photos that show construction of the Cloud Gate (commonly called The Bean) at Millennium Park. Check it out if you’re interested in art, architecture, or construction. | […]