Former President Trump claimed Illinois Governor Pritzker must seek federal approval for National Guard deployment in Chicago. The statement highlights ongoing debates over state and federal roles in addressing city violence.
Day: October 24, 2025
“Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika” returns with a powerful Chicago Reader review praising its bold storytelling and complex characters. The play continues to explore AIDS, politics, and identity with renewed urgency.
A growing share of Americans believe the U.S. higher education system is headed in the wrong direction, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. Concerns focus on rising costs, quality, and accessibility.
Four people were shot and injured on Chicago’s Near West Side, police report. The incident remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No arrests have been made.
500 National Guard troops have arrived in the Chicago area despite opposition from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The deployment aims to support local law enforcement amid rising concerns over public safety.
Rising suburban rent growth has fueled the sale of two major apartment complexes in Aurora, marking significant investment interest in the area, according to Crain’s Chicago Business.
Spencer Knight has signed a 3-year contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks, securing his future with the team. The move strengthens Chicago’s goaltending lineup for upcoming seasons.
In Chicago, plastic whistles are emerging as a symbol of resistance against ICE operations. Activists distribute these whistles to alert communities of immigration raids, highlighting growing local opposition to federal enforcement.
Federal workers, Chicago-area union members, and political leaders rallied downtown in the Loop to protest the ongoing government shutdown, demanding a swift resolution and protection of workers’ rights.
Late Nite Catechism Returns! A Chicago Classic is back in town, delighting audiences with its witty, interactive tribute to Catholic school nuns. The beloved show resumes performances at Chicago’s top theaters this spring.
The Trump administration plans to withhold federal grants from schools in New York City, Chicago, and Fairfax County due to their policies allowing transgender students to use bathrooms aligning with their gender identity, NBC News reports.