Day: July 12, 2025
Rep. Jan Schakowsky announced she will not seek reelection to Congress but pledged to remain “always an activist.” The longtime Chicago Democrat emphasized her ongoing commitment to advocacy beyond public office.
The Chicago Tribune’s Lake County entertainment calendar offers a comprehensive guide to upcoming events, concerts, festivals, and family activities, keeping residents and visitors informed about local happenings.
Chicago employees of the U.S. Education Department faced a harsh reality as layoffs swept through their offices. NBC 5 Chicago reports on the sudden job losses impacting local staff amid federal restructuring efforts.
Chicago recorded its lowest number of homicides in a month since February 2015, with April 2025 seeing a significant drop, according to Chicago Police Department data shared by ABC7 Chicago.
Invenergy has urged former President Trump to reconsider plans to cancel an $11 billion power line project, emphasizing its importance for energy infrastructure and economic growth, as reported by Crain’s Chicago Business.
WGN-TV is reportedly exploring plans to resume broadcasting local sports, aiming to reconnect with the Chicago sports community. The move follows growing demand for regional game coverage, as reported by WGN Radio 720.