The newly renovated school lunchroom at St. Patricia Parish was dedicated to the late Bishop Kevin Birmingham, who passed away in October 2023 at the age of 51. Birmingham was a beloved figure in the Catholic Church, known for his dedication to service and his ability to inspire young people to purs
As the city gears up for its first-ever Mexican Independence Day festival, the question on everyone's mind is: are we ready for the crowds? With tens of thousands expected to converge on downtown Chicago, the city's authorities are taking no chances. Plow trucks are on standby, ready to block off ro
The news of yet another small business closure in Minnesota is nothing new. We've heard it all before - bankruptcy, lack of foot traffic, and the rise of remote work. But sometimes, it's the simplest reason that can be the most devastating: rent too high. For Chicago's Taste Authority, a beloved Chi
Imagine a technology that can save lives by providing rapid aid to victims of gun violence. ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system, seems to be just that. However, it doesn't solve crime – it's not a magic bullet. A study by the University of Chicago Crime Lab found that areas with ShotSpotter t
Is ShotSpotter a life-saving tool or an expensive mistake? That's the key question facing Chicago as Mayor Brandon Johnson prepares to phase out the controversial gunshot detection system later this month, despite strong opposition from many aldermen who see it as essential for getting police to cri
Today marks a historic day for NFL quarterback Tom Brady. The future Hall of Famer started his 300th regular season game today against the Dallas Cowboys. While impressive on paper, let's take a closer look at this milestone and see if it truly deserves all the hype. First off, kudos to Brady for r
The battle over who will chair Chicago's powerful Zoning Committee has turned into a major political showdown. On one side, Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing for progressive firebrand Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez to lead the committee. On the other, business interests and influential unions are backing a
The Chicago Bears haven't had a quarterback that truly captured the hearts of fans since Sid Luckman retired in 1950. But all that could change with rookie sensation Caleb Williams, who's being hailed as the savior to end the franchise's decades-long curse and lead them back to glory. Williams' arri
Chicago, the city of broad shoulders and towering skyscrapers, has long been plagued by a darker side - a labyrinth of corruption that twists and turns through the halls of power and the shadows of the city's streets. Once a laughing matter, the saga of Chicago corruption has taken a chilling turn,
The Windy City has long been a hotbed of political intrigue and questionable dealings. However, the recent spate of corruption scandals has taken the situation from laughable to downright sobering. From aldermen to mayors, Chicago's public officials have been embroiled in a seemingly endless parad
