Divvy Riders Bike 7.3 Million Miles in 2017
The Divvy bike-sharing program had a big year in 2017, with riders biking 7.3 million miles in 3.8 million trips. More than 37,000 annual members joined, up from 33,000 in […]
History Museum Is Digitizing Thousands of Images from Chicago’s Past
The Chicago History Museum is processing about 35,000 nitrate negatives of images taken over the past 200 years. The images will be available online as part of the museum’s collection […]
Only Downstate Gubernatorial Candidate Feels Left Out
Bob Daiber of Madison County runs against J.B. Pritzker, Chris Kennedy, Daniel Biss, Tio Hardiman, Alexander Paterakis and Bruce Rauner, for Illinois Governor. Daiber expressed frustration and belief that his […]
Woman Turns Self in for Facebook Live Shooting
Austin Labritney, 29, has been charged in shooting a 27-year-old following an argument Wednesday in the Parkway Gardens neighborhood. The woman streaming live on Facebook is the victim in the […]
“Walking Miracle” Writes Memoir About Recovery from Locked-In Syndrome
Five years ago, Jose Rodriguez Jr. of Aurora suffered a stroke known as locked-in syndrome, that allowed him only to control his eyes. This type of stroke caused Rodriguez to […]
Kennedy Accuses Emanuel of ‘Strategic Gentrification’
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy struck out at Rahm Emanuel Wednesday afternoon, accusing Chicago’s mayor of having a “strategic gentrification plan being implemented by the city of Chicago to push […]
Gov. Rauner: Republican Tax Law Has Pluses and Minuses
Governor Bruce Rauner says he believes that the Republican tax overhaul benefits businesses, but he reiterated the popular criticism that it doesn’t do enough for the middle class. For Illinoisans, […]
President Trump’s Voter Fraud Commission Ends
Ever since the 2016 election popular vote resulted in a Hillary Clinton lead by 2.8 million, President Trump has been on a quest to prove his theory that most of […]
Eataly PR Advice Leaked to Complaining Customer
After Eataly posters, marketing its white truffles as Italians “worth the smell,” made news for its poor reception, a public relations company’s advice to ignore a customer complaint about the […]
Inspector General Finds Fraud In CPS, CTU Responds
The Chicago Teachers Union responded to a report from an Inspector General, which alleged Chicago Public Schools District employees stole or misappropriated funds. The AP reported Wednesday afternoon that the […]
Federal Judge Rules Against Reversing Palatine Bathroom Policy
Federal judge Jorge Alonso has ruled against forcing Palatine High School District 211 to stop allowing transgender students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms of their choice. An Arizona-based attorney […]
Italian Community Objects to Eataly Advertising
Eataly displayed several promotional posters on its windows, which employed double entendres to market its products. The Italian community says it’s offended by language such as, “Bring home an Italian, worth […]