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A cinematic depiction of AI's economic impact, showing robots working in a factory while people look on, with a futuristic city in the background.
Business & Economy

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 .

Rafael Mendoza·Jun 28
A quiet street in Lincoln Park with a distant view of a music festival, symbolizing the conflict between residents and event noise.
Arts & Culture

Lincoln Park Residents Complain About Music Fest Noise, Seek Ban

After eight hours of relentless bass and a park strewn with trash, Ald.

Caitlin O'Malley·Jun 27
An unauthorized parking lot sits in front of the imposing Damen Silos, highlighting a city code violation and ongoing regulatory issues.
Neighborhoods

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

Caitlin O'Malley·Jun 27
Inside Mike Bassett's the Quiet Weight of Wings: A Novel of Grief and Connection
Arts & Culture

Inside Mike Bassett's the Quiet Weight of Wings: A Novel of Grief and Connection

In the landscape of contemporary literary fiction, a new voice is emerging with a story of profound emotional depth. Author Mike Bassett is set to release his debut novel, The Quiet Weight of Wings , on March 18, 2026. T…

Sponsored by Mike Bassett·Aug 5
A detailed puppet of an alien character celebrating a successful crowdfunding campaign, with a thermometer showing over $22,000 raised.
Business & Economy

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.

Rafael Mendoza·Jun 23
Diverse LGBTQ+ youth joyfully celebrating at the Candyland themed prom in Chicago with colorful, whimsical decorations.
Neighborhoods

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.

Chloe Jenkins·Jun 23
Aerial view of the redesigned Logan Square traffic circle in Chicago, showcasing new park space, bike lanes, and pedestrian walkways.
Transportation & Transit

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.

Chloe Jenkins·Jun 23
How Vincere Portfolios' Algorithms Pursue Systematic Growth Without Using Leverage
Business & Economy

How Vincere Portfolios' Algorithms Pursue Systematic Growth Without Using Leverage

Vincere Portfolios offers proprietary algorithmic trading strategies in U.S. regulated futures markets, emphasizing systematic growth without the use of leverage. Their approach focuses on risk management, transparency, and fully collateralized positions, aiming to reduce emotional decision-making in investing.

Sponsored by Vincere Portfolios·Aug 5
Surveyors conduct soil testing at the future site of the Bronzeville Trail, an elevated park and bike path project in Chicago.
Business & Economy

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.

Rafael Mendoza·Jun 23
Kamilla Cardoso in action, driving to the basket during a WNBA game, showcasing her intense focus and athletic prowess.
Business & Economy

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.

Rafael Mendoza·Jun 21
Ethereal depiction of the summer solstice on June 21, 2026, with celestial bodies and astrological symbols suggesting cosmic shifts.
Neighborhoods

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

Chloe Jenkins·Jun 21
Why Staten Island Homebuyers Should Watch 2026 Property Trends — And How SI Premiere Properties Fits
Real Estate & Development

Why Staten Island Homebuyers Should Watch 2026 Property Trends — And How SI Premiere Properties Fits

The Staten Island real estate market is poised for significant shifts in 2026, creating both challenges and opportunities for prospective homebuyers. Understanding these evolving trends is crucial for making informed dec…

Sponsored by SI Premiere Properties·Aug 1
An empty space on a wall in a city hall hallway, where a valuable painting has been reported missing.
Neighborhoods

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

Chloe Jenkins·Jun 21
Modern, sustainable residential building in Albany Park, Chicago, with residents walking and biking, and a public transit station nearby, symbolizing a car-free future.
Neighborhoods

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!

Aisha Patel·Jun 21
The Obama Presidential Center overlooking a developing East Woodlawn neighborhood on Chicago's South Side, symbolizing real estate growth and community change.
Real Estate & Development

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 .

Rafael Mendoza·Jun 20
The Investment Sales Team Behind TCS Investments’ Pennsylvania and New Jersey Work
Real Estate & Development

The Investment Sales Team Behind TCS Investments’ Pennsylvania and New Jersey Work

Choosing the right commercial real estate assets in a dynamic market requires specialized expertise and a deep understanding of local trends. For investors targeting Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the guidance of a skilled…

Sponsored by TCS Investments·Jul 29
A newly approved four-story residential building with six units and six parking spaces at 2210 W Belmont, Chicago.
Neighborhoods

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.

Aisha Patel·Jun 20
Rapper Common delivers a powerful freestyle performance at the Obama Presidential Center, honoring Chicago's historical figures Fred Hampton and Harold Washington.
Local Spotlights

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

Caitlin O'Malley·Jun 19
Police tape surrounds a section of the Ford City Mall parking lot at night, with a police car spotlight illuminating the area where a fatal shooting occurred.
Neighborhoods

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

Aisha Patel·Jun 15
Answering the Top Questions Real Estate Investors Have About Bentley Equity Loans
Real Estate & Development

Answering the Top Questions Real Estate Investors Have About Bentley Equity Loans

For real estate investors, securing the right financing quickly and efficiently can be the difference between closing a lucrative deal and watching it slip away. Bentley Equity Loans provides financing solutions designed…

Sponsored by Bentley Equity Loans·Jul 23
Destiny Singleton, a determined CPS graduate, triumphantly walks towards Stanford University, symbolizing her overcoming of immigration-related obstacles.
Neighborhoods

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!

Aisha Patel·Jun 14
Lenders and creditors in a tense legal dispute over the financially collapsed Great Central Brewing Company, with the brewery structure in the background.
Real Estate & Development

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 .

Rafael Mendoza·Jun 14
Lessons from Iceland: Wayne Moran Photography’s Approach to Capturing Arctic Wonder
Arts & Culture

Lessons from Iceland: Wayne Moran Photography’s Approach to Capturing Arctic Wonder

Wayne Moran Photography captures the raw power and quiet beauty of Iceland, transforming Arctic environments into fine art pieces that evoke emotion and connection to nature. Their approach focuses on translating the mood and atmosphere of Iceland's unique landscapes, utilizing its dramatic and constantly changing light.

Sponsored by Wayne Moran Photography·Jul 23
City workers and emergency responders dealing with flood damage and debris in a city street after a major storm, with rising water levels visible.
Neighborhoods

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.

Caitlin O'Malley·Jun 14