Journalists and Friends Rally to Save the Chicago Reader
Current and former staff of the Chicago Reader, alongside friends and fans of the 51 year-old independent Chicago alt-weekly, members…
Voter Turnout in the 2020 Election Could Shatter Several Records
The 2020 election cycle has already broken multiple records in the Chicagoland area, and once all the votes are counted,…
Trump’s Visit to Kenosha Brings Expected Results
Despite requests to avoid the area, Trump made a visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin, Tuesday. As predicted, the arrival of Air…
Doctors, Nurses, Staff Rally with Lawmakers and Community Groups to Save Mercy Hospital
Doctors, nurses, and staff joined neighbors and elected officials at a demonstration Wednesday in Bronzeville to protest the looming closure…
Activists March Through McKinley Park to Demand Environmental Justice
Around 100 activists and community members marched through McKinley Park on Saturday to demand an end to environmental racism, divestment…
Derecho Sweeps Through Chicago Early Monday Evening
A powerful storm swept through the Chicagoland area Monday afternoon, downing trees and knocking out power for hundreds of thousands…
Friends, Family Honor Teen Activist Caleb Reed
Story and Photos by Meredith Goldberg Family and friends of 17-year-old activist Caleb Reed held a press conference outside Mather…
Coalition of Community Groups and Lawmakers Demands Lightfoot and Dart Refuse Cooperation with Federal Agencies
A coalition of community groups, elected officials, and labor organizations signed an open letter to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and…
Activists Continue to Call on CPS to Cancel its Contract with CPD
Tens of thousands of people continued to march all across Chicagoland to demand an end to police violence and increased…
Lightfoot Says Citywide Curfew Will Continue Throughout Weekend As Demonstrations Continue
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city’s 9:00pm curfew will continue throughout the weekend amid a full week of massive…
Chicago to Move to “Phase 3” of Reopening as Protests and Civil Unrest Continue
Despite four nights of protests and civil unrest, a citywide curfew, and the national guard being activated, Chicago Mayor Lori…
Pritzker Announces Phase 3 Reopening Changes: Restaurants and Bars Can Open Outdoor Seating
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday changes to the state’s “Phase 3” portion of the Restore Illinois plan, which begins…
