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Top 5 Places Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup Events
In Lewes, Delaware, an 18-foot video wall is already planned for a single USA vs.
Illinois Law Requires Speed Limit Tech for Restricted Drivers
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a bill requiring repeat speeders to use technology to prevent exceeding limits for restricted driving privileges, though the program won't launch until after New Year's Day 2028.
AI's economic impact: Job displacement and UBI solutions
Dario Amodei, CEO of AI powerhouse Anthropic, suggested a universal basic income (UBI) may be needed if AI-driven job displacement permanently reduces labor demand, according to Canadian Affairs .
Lincoln Park Residents Complain About Music Fest Noise, Seek Ban
After eight hours of relentless bass and a park strewn with trash, Ald.
Why Atlanta's Top Families Choose John Mateyko for Comprehensive Financial Planning
John Mateyko, a Fiduciary Financial Planner and Managing Partner of IDEX Financial, offers comprehensive financial planning services for top families in Atlanta and Serenbe. With over two decades of experience, he helps clients balance multiple financial priorities, from retirement and education to wealth preservation and legacy planning.
Damen Silos owner builds unauthorized parking lot, violating city code
The owner of the Damen Silos site was recently cited for operating an unauthorized parking lot, built without a submitted stormwater management plan—a basic requirement for urban development, accordin
Popular Puppet Web Series for Adults Raises Over $22K
The web series 'For Alien Eyes Only' has already raised over $22,000 in less than a month for its first official season, demonstrating a powerful shift in how adult-oriented content gets funded.
Candyland Prom returns, celebrating Chicago's LGBTQ+ youth
Prom King Macario Meza, Prom Queer Moon, and Prom Queen Iselle Jiménez were honored in Little Village, Chicago, as the 'Candyland' themed prom celebrated LGBTQ+ youth in 2026.
Chicago Invests $27 Million in Logan Square Traffic Circle Redesign
For $27 million, Logan Square's iconic traffic circle has been transformed, rerouting major avenues and creating nearly an acre of new public park space.
Bronzeville Trail project launches with soil testing
Environmental soil testing has begun at the abandoned rail site, officially launching the $100 million Bronzeville Trail project.
Kamilla Cardoso posts 26 points, nine boards vs Wings
In a heartbreaking 93-92 loss to the Wings, Kamilla Cardoso exploded for a career-high 26 points, adding nine rebounds and three assists, far surpassing her typical output.
Horoscope for Sunday June 21 2026: Solstice Brings Cosmic Shifts
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the longest day of the year will not only mark the astronomical summer solstice but also witness the sun's shift into Cancer, following a rare celestial dance of Venus, Jupit
City Hall Artwork Missing from Lightfoot Aide's Office
A 3-foot-by-5-foot abstract painting by artist Bill Cass, estimated to be worth up to $1,000, has vanished from the City Hall office formerly occupied by ex-Mayor Lori Lightfoot's chief operating offi
City Council Approves Mixed-Use Development at 3240 W Lawrence
In a city often defined by its car culture, Chicago's City Council just approved a 26-unit residential development in Albany Park with zero car parking spaces!
Obama Center boosts Chicago South Side real estate, council acts
In East Woodlawn, single-family and multifamily home prices doubled between 2019 and 2025, reaching a median of $440,000, according to The Real Deal .
5 Overlooked Benefits of Outsourcing Customer Support with Ethos Support for Small Business
Outsourcing customer support, particularly with flexible services like Ethos Support, offers small businesses strategic growth opportunities beyond just cost cutting. It provides access to specialized talent, unprecedented operational agility, and superior service consistency through lower agent attrition.
City Council Approves Residential Development at 2210 W
The Chicago City Council has given the green light to a four-story building with just six residential units and six parking spaces at 2210 W.
Common's Obama Center Freestyle Honors Fred Hampton, Harold Washington
At the grand opening finale of the Obama Presidential Center, rapper Common delivered a surprise freestyle, name-dropping Chicago radical Fred Hampton alongside former presidents Joe Biden and George
Man, 21, fatally shot in Ford City Mall parking lot
At 2:50 a.m. Saturday, a 21-year-old man from South Bend, Indiana, was fatally shot in the head in the Ford City Mall parking lot. Police identified the victim as Martin Isaac Cantu Murillo, according
CPS grad Destiny Singleton heads to Stanford, overcoming ICE hurdles
Destiny Singleton, who once spoke to the Chicago school board about the trauma of mass immigration arrests, is now headed to Stanford University!
Great Central Brewing lenders clash over property dispute
Grace O'Leary and her fiancé Samuel lost a $5,400 deposit for their November wedding at Great Central Brewing Company, a casualty of the brewery's sudden financial collapse, according to Abc7chicago .
Cities work to fix storm damage
In New York City, the market value of real estate in the 100-year floodplain has surged to over $176 billion, a 44% increase since Superstorm Sandy.
Marian R. Byrnes Park Reopens with New Features for Birding Enthusiasts
On June 13, 2026, Chicago's Far South Side will unveil a transformed Marian R. Byrnes Park.
North Side Queer Pride Launches New Rogers Park Celebration Series
After a community survey explicitly requested free events, all North Side Queer Pride (NSQP) celebrations in Rogers Park from June 26-28 will be entirely free to attend, according to...