Election day is coming up in Chicago, folks. Fun story: this guy (who happens to be our Ward 1 Alderman) lends his girlfriend his car, then later decides to report it stolen. Then he tries to explain it all away […]
“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 […]