Chicago’s Halloween Weekend: Immigration Clashes & Community Impact Halloween weekend in Chicago was marked by significant disruption and fear, as heightened federal immigration enforcement actions led to violent clashes across the city and its suburbs. Many locals experienced a subdued atmosphere, with traditional festivities overshadowed by a palpable sense of unease. Operation Midway Blitz: Enforcement Continues The federal immigration enforcement campaign, “Operation Midway Blitz,” remained active throughout the Halloween weekend. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker had … Read More

Remembering the Cubs’ Historic World Series Victory Today, November 2nd, marks a significant date in Chicago history, particularly for baseball fans. While it’s Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, we look back nine years to a moment that ended over a century of anticipation and heartbreak. On this very day in 2016, the Chicago Cubs achieved the impossible, defeating the Cleveland Indians in a thrilling Game 7 to claim their first World Series title since 1908. November … Read More

Criterion Mobile Closet Brings Cinematic Joy to Chicago Last October, amidst a weekend of intense political activity, the 61st Chicago International Film Festival hosted a unique visitor: the Criterion Mobile Closet. This touring pop-up brought a rare cinematic experience to cinephiles from across Chicago and the Midwest, offering a moment of shared passion and connection during a challenging week marked by city-wide protests and ICE raids. The Criterion Closet Experience Lands in Chicago Known for … Read More

Turmoil at Cook County Housing Authority: A Deep Dive The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC), a critical agency serving over 30,000 residents, recently shed its “troubled” designation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). However, internal strife, questionable spending, and high staff turnover threaten to undo this progress, raising concerns about its ability to serve those most in need. HACC’s Rocky Road: From “Troubled” to Turmoil Once the nation’s 14th-largest public … Read More

IHSA State Football: First Round Playoff Scores Are In! The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Football Playoffs kicked off with an exhilarating first round on Friday, October 31, 2025, and continued into Saturday. High school football fans across Chicagoland and Illinois eagerly followed the action, with many teams securing their spot in the next round. The Chicago Sun-Times’ Michael O’Brien has compiled all the scores, providing a comprehensive look at the initial matchups. Kickoff … Read More

Chicago’s Hidden Gem: The International Museum of Surgical Science Nestled on Chicago’s North Side, the International Museum of Surgical Science offers a unique and educational journey into the history of medicine. Often overlooked, this Gold Coast institution transforms the potentially macabre into a fascinating exploration of human ingenuity and resilience. Discover Chicago’s Unique Surgical History More than just a museum, this hidden treasure is North America’s only institution dedicated entirely to the art and science … Read More

Chicago’s Safety Gains: Why Johnson’s Head Tax Deserves Support Chicago has made remarkable progress on public safety, achieving the lowest number of summertime murders in 60 years and the lowest overall violent crime in about 40 years. In response, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget proposal aims to sustain this momentum by investing further in youth jobs, mental health, and violence prevention programs, financed by a proposed community safety surcharge on large corporations. A New Era for … Read More