‘My own government attempted to execute me,’ Marimar Martinez testifies on Capitol Hill
By: Ashmar Mandou Chilling testimony from Chicago resident Marimar Martinez, shot by federal agents during... Read more
Cook County Clerk Cautions Voters about USPS Postmark Change That Could Impact March 17 Primary Election
With the Illinois Primary Election less than six weeks away, Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon is urging voters... Read more
Cicero Honors Police for Their Bravery and Service to Community
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Several Cicero police officers were honored last Friday at the Cicero Community... Read more
‘Mi Propio Gobierno Intentó Ejecutarme’ Marimar Martínez Testifica en Capitol Hill
Por Ashmar Mandou Escalofriante testimonio de la residente de Chicago Marimar Martítez, balaceada por agentes... Read more
La Secretaria del Condado de Cook Advierte a los Votantes sobre un Cambio en el Matasellos del Servicio Postal (USPS) que Podría Afectar las Elecciones Primarias del 17 de Marzo
Con las Elecciones Primarias de Illinois a menos de seis semanas, la Secretaria del Condado de Cook exhorta... Read more
Cicero Rinde Homenaje a la Policía por su Valentía y Servicio a la Comunidad
Texto de Ashmar Mandou Varios oficiales de policía de Cicero fueron honrados el viernes pasado en el Centro... Read more
DCASE Announces Dates for Blockbuster Lineup of 2026 Festivals and Events
Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) unveiled Chicago’s 2026 lineup of festivals and... Read more
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez Launches Congressional Bid
By: Ashmar Mandou Democratic Socialist and Alderman of the 25th Ward, Byron Sigcho-Lopez announced his candidacy... Read more
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The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce to Host a “Love You Lab” Holistic Wellness Experience
The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce will host its first-ever Love You Lab event, a thoughtfully curated wellness marketplace featuring local businesses and practitioners across health, fitness, beauty and… Read more
‘My own government attempted to execute me,’ Marimar Martinez testifies on Capitol Hill
By: Ashmar Mandou Chilling testimony from Chicago resident Marimar Martinez, shot by federal agents during ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ last October appeared on Capitol Hill this week to detail her encounter… Read more
Education
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From Listener to Host: High School Freshman Joins WRRG Airwaves
WRRG’s youngest DJ is high school freshman Dean Winnick of Franklin Park. If you’ve tuned into 88.9 FM on Sunday afternoons, you’ve likely heard The Dean Winnick Show, which airs… Read more
- Intonation Music Moves to Bronzeville Neighborhood
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Business
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City of Chicago Opens RFP for Small Business Technology Enhancement Program
Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Small Business Technology Enhancement Program, a new and innovative initiative administered by the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) to expand digital capacity and… Read more
- Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice to Host Job Screenings
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Health
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Keep Your Pets Safe this Winter
You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather and leaving pets in hot cars. But do you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to animals’ health? Pets can… Read more
- Cook County Launches ‘Healthy Beginnings’ During Maternal Health Awareness
- Tips for Extreme Cold
Commentary
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Where is America’s Place in the World Now?
By Daniel Nardini Despite all of the news and youtube opinions and editorials that have come out about America’s place in the world, and what is happening in domestic politics,… Read more
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