The city of Chicago has had its first measles cases since 2019, adding to the alarming national trend of increasing illnesses. Two cases have been verified by municipal health authorities, signaling a return of the highly infectious illness. The first case was announced on Thursday by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). The source of the […]
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Chicago Will Host 2024 Democratic Convention
President Biden and his party have selected Chicago to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Illinois Democratic officials have been pushing for Chicago to be selected, saying that the city is a liberal place that embraces abortion rights, LGBTQ rights, and labor and civil rights.
Chicago Blackhawks Will Not Be Wearing Pride-Themed Jerseys: Here’s Why
In December of last year, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of Russia, signed expanded LGBTQ laws, one of which is the LGBTQ propaganda law. This bill makes it illegal for anyone to promote same-sex relationships or suggests that non-heterosexual orientations are “normal.” This is, in part, a defense against US influence in Russia since the president equated the US’s LGBTQ freedom to devil worshipping and did not understand the need for that freedom to be expanded worldwide: “Let them live there, do not touch us.”
Extreme Heat Is Baking The Country
Many states in the U.S. have come under extreme heat warnings, hitting record breaking temperatures. More than 100 million Americans across the country are being warned to stay indoors if possible as high temperatures hit states stretching through parts of the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes and east to the Carolinas.
Highland Park Mayor Pushes Assault Weapons Ban
After the horrific mass shooting which left seven dead and more than dozens injured, the community of Highland Park has been left in deep sorrow and grief. Members of the community are not only in shock, but many are also demanding change in order to prevent more mass shootings from happening in the country. The mayor of Highland Park has spoken to President Joe Biden about pursuing a national ban on assault weapons.
Highland Park Mass Shooting
In the wake of mass shootings in the United States, 6 people were killed and 38 others were injured in a Highland Park Parade Mass Shooting on the fourth of July. Robert “Bobby” E. Crimo III has been identified as the suspect of the shooting, and was taken into custody following a brief police pursuit.
Op-Ed: The Best Cities for Theater
With the expansion of 4D movie theaters, I worry about true theatre. You know, the kind with live performers, an orchestra, intricate costume design, and lots of drama? Ever heard of it? Yikes. Shakespeare would be so disappointed.
Shooter at Brooklyn Subway Now Found and Arrested
On Tuesday morning in Brooklyn, a storm of bullets came rushing in, making all commuters flee out of the subways. Some commuters were shot at close range, but luckily, the suspect’s bad marksmanship allowed them to live a little longer. Although the suspect ran far, he was unable to hide as hero Zach Tahhan led the New York Police Department right to the criminal.
Kenan Thompson’s Simply C 360 Atlantic City Show Thurs 3/24
Comedian and SNL legend, Kenan Thompson returns this year with Kenan Thompson’s Ultimate Comedy Experience. On Thursday, March 24th, Kenan and his partner and executive producer, Cherie Chiles-Buchanan, will set the stage in Atlantic City with this epic, nationwide comedy showcase.
An Impactful Documentary Filmmaker Shot While Filming in Ukraine
Brent Renaud had traveled around the world telling stories of human suffering. His work has been seen with The New York Times. Unfortunately, his adventurous life has come to an end as he was shot in Irwin at age 50.
Chicago Had Us in the First Half
The Packers may have been going easy on the Bears in the beginning, thinking Chicago had no chance. Chicago led the first half, but never let that fool you; they almost always find a way to lose.
Attack in Chicago Leaves a Teenage Boy with Felony Charges
An unidentified 15-year-old boy was arrested this weekend after assaulting a 49-year-old Chicago bus driver. The driver was hospitalized on Saturday night after being beaten. Chicago police are still investigating what lead to the assault and how it actually happened.
