Chicago’s mayor has a rule: no campaign money from companies that do city work. But over the years, money still slips through. This time, an IT firm called EKI-Digital—already under fire for possible overbilling—sent a $250 donation to the mayor’s campaign. The timing is awkward. Just last year, the
Chicago’s warmer months bring two things: sunshine and hard choices. Every April, flyers pop up online promising “Hyde Park takeovers, ” big teen meetups that sometimes turn into fights, theft or worse. Last year a 14-year-old died after one of those nights. This year, adults in Hyde Park chose a di
Chicago is bracing for more weather surprises today. A storm watch keeps running until 5 p. m. Monday for the city and nearby parts of northwest Indiana. Earlier, a warning for fast winds and small hail ended just before noon, but the warm 78-degree afternoon could spark new storms. These storms mig
Golf shoes don’t usually turn heads. Most focus on tech specs over personality. But this new shoe quietly breaks the mold. It borrows from classic design but packs modern tricks most players overlook. The upper mixes two materials. A soft microfiber wraps the foot like a glove. Over it sits a strip
Golf isn’t just a game of skill—it’s a life full of surprises, and one man’s three-decade career proves it. Starting with borrowed clubs at a small-town course in Pennsylvania, this golfer turned storyteller never expected his passion to take him from local fairways to TV screens broadcasting major
Chicago wakes up to a pleasant Sunday, thanks to mostly bright skies and a gentle breeze keeping things fresh by the lake. Clouds may drift in later, but temperatures will stay mild. Most spots outside the lakeside zone should reach the mid-60s, making Mother’s Day nice for outdoor plans. Monday ke
Golfzon now runs more than 6, 500 indoor golf simulator sites across South Korea, owning a large share of the country’s off‑course market. Years ago, many Koreans saw simulators as just a fancy video game, but that view has flipped. Today the company reports twice as many rounds inside its centers t
Chicago woke up to a chilly shock, with some spots dipping below 30°F. A frost warning covered almost every county except Cook. The National Weather Service said the day was unusually cold for May. Highs should climb into the low 60s, but showers may appear. A storm expert noted that not everyone w
Chicago came together last week at St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church to honor Officer John Bartholomew, a 10-year veteran who was killed in the line of duty. The visitation wasn’t just a gathering—it was a sea of blue ribbons tied to trees and lampposts, a sea of small flags fluttering in the wind,
Chicago is getting a major tech boost with IBM’s plans to open a new innovation center at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. The company will add 750 full-time jobs over five years, covering fields like cybersecurity, AI, and data science. The state has already poured $500 million into
