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Planet Mercury in retrograde motion with Cancer constellation, under a Full Moon in Capricorn, symbolizing communication challenges and emotional introspection.

Mercury Goes Retrograde in Cancer on June 29, 2026

On Monday, June 29, 2026, at 5:36 pm Universal Time, the cosmos delivers a rare double-whammy: Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer just as a Full Moon peaks in Capricorn, according to Astrologyhoros

Caitlin O'Malley· Jun 29· 4 min read

Chicago activists demand new department to reduce gun violence

Chicago is buzzing with a bold new proposal!

Aisha Patel· Jun 23· 4 min

An empty space on a wall in a grand hallway of Chicago City Hall, where a valuable painting has gone missing.

Missing City Hall Artwork From Lightfoot Aide's Office

A painting by artist Bill Cass, valued between $500 and $1,000 and owned by Chicago taxpayers, has vanished from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot's chief operating officer's City Hall office.

Aisha Patel· Jun 20· 3 min

Mercury Goes Retrograde in Cancer on June 29, 2026

Pride Parades Unite LGBTQ+ Community Despite Rising Threats

Chicago Pride Parade Route Announced for Lakeview

Immigrants challenge federal detention in Illinois over 274 habeas cases

Traveler with measles visited O'Hare Airport on June 17

Chicago activists demand new department to reduce gun violence

Missing City Hall Artwork From Lightfoot Aide's Office