Filipino food is gaining popularity in Chicago, but finding key ingredients like calamansi, a citrus fruit, is tough. This small citrus is crucial to Filipino cuisine, but supply issues make it hard to get. Chefs like Joseph Fontelera from Boonie’s Filipino Restaurant and Melvin Reyes from Mano Mode
The 46th Bank of America Chicago Marathon is just around the corner, taking place this Sunday, October 13th. This year, the event is special for two reasons. First, runners will honor Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum, who tragically died earlier this year. Second, Brendan O’Brien will be running to raise aware
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced that his entire hand-picked Board of Education will be stepping down. This has sparked criticism from 41 out of 50 aldermen, who warn of further instability in the school district. They're demanding a hearing before new board members are appointed on Monda
In a big decision, the Chicago Board of Education voted to stop school closures until January 2027. This vote comes after a tough month where the district was accused of planning secret school closures. The fate of CEO Pedro Martinez's job was also questioned. On Thursday, the board focused on the p
In Chicago, things are getting shaken up in the school system. The CEO of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is out, and it seems like their lobbying skills weren't up to par. Meanwhile, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is gaining more influence as negotiations with city officials heat up. State lawmakers
In a sudden turn of events, a bunch of members from the Chicago Board of Education have decided to call it quits. Parents are scratching their heads, wondering what's going on behind the scenes and if there's any political meddling at play. The timing is pretty questionable since there's an importan
This October has been a whirlwind of events! Let's start with the local scene. The fight over Chicago schools between Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Teachers Union, and Chicago Public Schools heated up. This week, all members of the Chicago Board of Education stepped down from their posts. Acros
In a surprising turn of events, all members of the Chicago Board of Education have decided to step down. This development is happening as the city readies itself for a new governance structure that combines elected and appointed board members. The resignations clear the path for the mayor to appoint
Chicago's education system is on the cusp of a significant shift. The upcoming election for the Chicago Board of Education will determine the direction of the district, and candidates are vying for seats promising to put public concerns first. But what does this mean for the city's neighborhood scho
Hey there, Chicagoans! Brace yourselves for a wet and windy weekend. The leftovers of Hurricane Helene are heading our way, straight from Florida where it hit on Thursday. This storm is causing quite a stir in the Midwest as it moves northward. Expect a couple of days filled with rain showers that c
