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Exclusive: Chicago Contractors Caught in the Crossfire - How a $2.1 Billion Funding Freeze Is Rekindling the Race-Based Contracting Fight
On the ground in Chicago: contractors on both sides say the policy debate is more than legal theory — it threatens livelihoods, jobs, and long-promised transit upgrades
Natalie Frank
Oct 41 min read


Trump's ‘Chipocalypse Now' Threats Ignite Fury in Chicago: Leaders Call Out ‘Wannabe Dictator’ as National Guard, ICE Raids Loom
Chicago braces for ICE action, National Guard deployment as Trump escalates with AI-generated war imagery, outraging Illinois leaders who vow to defend city's democracy
Natalie Frank
Sep 72 min read


Satire: U.S. Government Shaken Up as All Officials and Citizens Randomly Assigned to Political Parties
Satire: From Congress to the Supreme Court, everyone gets a new party, as officials aim to restore authentic discourse in America and get rid of "us vs. them" politics
Natalie Frank
Aug 313 min read


Trump Fires Shot at Illinois Threatening to Withhold Funding Due to Cashless Bail
Illinois reels as Trump signs executive order to end cashless bail
Natalie Frank
Aug 271 min read


Northwestern Reaches Landmark Settlement With Ex-Coach Pat Fitzgerald Amid Explosive Hazing Scandal
The high-profile case closes a painful chapter for the university while raising urgent questions about accountability in college sports
Natalie Frank
Aug 211 min read


Chicago Education Flashpoint: Interim CPS CEO Pushes Back Against Mayor Johnson's Borrowing Demands as $734M Budget Storm Looms
Amid tension and fiscal alarm, Macquline King battles to shield classrooms and communities from higher-risk loans and pension mandates...
Natalie Frank
Aug 131 min read


Illinois Governor Stands Firm on Protecting Texas Democrats Due to FBI Arrest Threats, Other States Join Fight
As partisan redistricting battle heats up ahead of 2026 midterms, J.B. Pritzker vows to safeguard lawmakers who fled Texas in protest...
Natalie Frank
Aug 82 min read


Shift in Chicagoans Attitudes Towards Work, Workplace During, After Pandemic According to Recent Survey, Based on Age
Changes in different age groups view of work, workplace occurred due to pandemic found in new survey Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D August 5,...
Natalie Frank
Aug 57 min read


SATIRE: Chicago Transit Authority Redefines Delays as ‘Extended Meditation Experiences’ in Bold Push Toward Spiritual Transit
As trains stall and buses ghost commuters across Chicago, the CTA encourages riders to reframe the experience and use delays to embrace...
Natalie Frank
Jul 314 min read


Chicago’s Special Education Shake-Up Sparks Urgency, Uncertainty, and Hope
As CPS restructures its special education department weeks before the start of school, families, advocates are left balancing cautious...
Natalie Frank
Jul 311 min read


FBI Standoff Shuts Down Downtown: Dirksen Courthouse Evacuated Amid Security Scare
Man reportedly requests to speak with FBI, triggering major response and building evacuation Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D July 22, 2025 FBI...
Natalie Frank
Jul 221 min read


SATIRE: National Avocado Shortage Leads to Emergency Toast Rationing
Millennials across the country brace as beloved brunch staple vanishes, prompting creative DIY solutions, and a black-market for avocados...
Natalie Frank
Jul 214 min read


Where to Celebrate National Karaoke Day in Chicago
Try out one of these options to enjoy singing just to sing Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D July 19, 2025 Teo Romera /flickr [CC BY 2.0] CHICAGO,...
Natalie Frank
Jul 193 min read


“Good Trouble” Ignites Again: Chicago Rises on John Lewis Anniversary to Defend Democracy
Thousands expected to gather in Chicago and beyond as civil rights icon’s legacy fuels a growing movement against Trump-era policies...
Natalie Frank
Jul 151 min read


Scooters, Safety, and Summer Streets: What Every Chicago Rider Needs to Know Before Hopping On
From traffic laws to parking pitfalls, here’s your ultimate insider guide to navigating shared scooters in the Windy City Natalie C. Frank...
Natalie Frank
Jul 124 min read


El Chapo’s Son Admits Guilt in Chicago Court: A Stunning Turn in Global Drug War
Ovidio Guzman Lopez pleads guilty to drug trafficking, firearms charges, in cooperation deal that could reshape U.S.-Mexico cartel...
Natalie Frank
Jul 111 min read


Gunfire Shatters Block Party in Chicago’s Back of the Yards, Leaving 7 Injured
A peaceful neighborhood celebration turned to chaos as shots rang out, injuring seven and leaving families heartbroken and desperate for...
Natalie Frank
Jul 51 min read


Chicago's Jarvis Beach Sees Massive Fireworks Display on July 4th
Despite the City of Chicago not hosting official July 4th fireworks for a number of years, beachfront displays were seen up and down Lake...
Natalie Frank
Jul 53 min read


Chicago Residents Frightened Following Drive-By-Shooting Outside Restaurant, Shooting on South Side
A night meant for celebration turned into chaos as gunfire shattered a community’s sense of safety—police continue search for suspects...
Natalie Frank
Jul 33 min read


From Prison to the Spotlight: Chicago Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 35 Years Finds Redemption Through Theatre
After decades behind bars for a crime he didn't commit, Brian Beals reclaims his future, empowers his community through healing power of...
Natalie Frank
Jun 252 min read
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