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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
5 days ago2 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
End of an Era: Chicago's Irish Political Dynasty Crumbles Under Weight of Corruption
As Madigan and Burke fall, Chicago's 150-year-old Irish political machine comes to dramatic and dishonorable close Natalie C. Frank. Ph.D...
Natalie Frank
Jun 241 min read
Unfolding Chaos: UChicago Expert Warns Global, Domestic Violence Likely to Increase Following U.S.-Iran Strikes
As conflict deepens in the Middle East, fears mount over political instability, potential violence on American soil Natalie C. Frank. Ph.D...
Natalie Frank
Jun 243 min read
Chicago Honors Freedom: Can’t-Miss Juneteenth 2025 Events That Celebrate Black Culture and Community
Parades, performances, and powerful conversations; how Chicago is turning Juneteenth 2025 into a citywide tribute to liberation, legacy,...
Natalie Frank
Jun 163 min read
Pope Leo XIV Delivers Emotional Call to Action from the Heart of Chicago
In a powerful hometown message, the first American pope urges youth to seek healing and hope through faith, service, and unity Pope Leo...
Natalie Frank
Jun 151 min read
Power Shift Looms in Chicago as Movement Seeks Groundbreaking Mayoral Recall and Citywide Reforms
Local Chicago advocacy group champions transformative charter to empower residents with recall rights Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D June 10,...
Natalie Frank
Jun 101 min read
Chicago Fire's Bold $650M Stadium Plan Aims to Transform 'The 78' into a Thriving Urban Hub
Privately funded soccer stadium set to anchor Chicago’s newest neighborhood, blending sports, community, and revitalization Natalie C....
Natalie Frank
Jun 41 min read
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