FEMA announced today that President Joe Biden approved federal disaster assistance for the state of Illinois to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from July 25-28, 2022. The action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in St. Clair County. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and…
Chicago White Sox manager and Hall of Famer Tony La Russa announced his retirement this week. La Russa cited medical issues for his retirement. The White Sox are set to finish the regular season on Wednesday in a game against their division rival the Minnesota Twins. Although the White Sox were favored to win the…
In today’s world, where connectivity has increased, making the world a smaller place has left many to feel “untouched” and “unloved” by the problems of others. While social media websites have allowed uncovering socio-political issues unprecedented due to the free flow of information that did not exist prior, the challenge remains even greater than before….
The city of Chicago has entered a bid to host the Democratic National Convention in 2024. “With our Midwestern location and unified leadership, Chicago presents an incredible opportunity to host the 2024 Democratic National Committee,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot says. “The birthplace of the American labor movement and a model for equitable economic recovery, Chicago remains…
The eye-catching debut trailer for Cosmic Dawn accomplishes precisely what a trailer should: it arouses a strong desire to watch the film. Cranked Up has announced that Jefferson Moneo’s new production, Cosmic Dawn, will hit theaters and Video-On-Demand platforms in February 2022. A mind-blowing sci-fi horror story Written and directed by Jefferson Moneo, Camille Rowe…
After an unfortunate ending in Big Hero 6, we can look forward to the huggable hero Baymax once again. Disney has been accustomed to providing us with fantastic jewels in the realm of cartoons. Despite its age, Big Hero 6 is one of them. Aside from leaving us with the memories of a brilliant plot,…
After all these years, Abba still sounds like Abba. Although their breakup was always rumored all these years, Abba had never officially split up but rather took some time to live their lives before the band shined once again. Forty years later, Björn, Agnetha, Anni-frid, and Benny have returned to the scene with the release…
New York Ninja is an action film directed by martial arts legend John Liu, which was lost for many years. It will finally see the light of day. Vinegar Syndrome announced today that, following a period of rehabilitation and adaption to the digital realm, the 35 mm film, New York Ninja, will finally arrive in our…
Broadcast Signal Intrusion transports us into our collective technological nightmares and confronts us with our darkest fears. The film is directed by Jacob Gentry and shot at least partially in Chicago. Broadcast Signal Intrusion, produced by Queensbury Pictures in collaboration with Dark Sky Films, is now available in theaters and on-demand. This psychological thriller, set…
Agnes is a bold examination of a young woman’s religious dilemma. Magnet announced today that Agnes, directed by Mickey Reece, will be available on VOD and in theaters later this year. At a secluded monastery, a nun’s strange conduct generates suspicions of demonic possession. When a priest-in-training and his disillusioned mentor are dispatched to investigate,…
