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…
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…
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…
See? You can fill Soldier Field without the Bears. The Chicago Bears have dropped hints of a possible move from Soldier Field to the suburbs for weeks. They are one step closer with the announcement that they intended to purchase the Arlington International Racetrack in Arlington Heights. Let’s make one thing clear: the city of…
A report from the Office of the Inspector General says that the Chicago Police Department is not meeting its legal obligations on records requests. The Public Safety section of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has completed a follow-up to its June 2020 review of the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) management and production of records. Based on…
CoinFlip, a rapidly expanding Bitcoin ATM provider, will relocate its offices from West Town to the huge Old Post Office renovation this autumn, more than tripling its office size in a 12-year contract. Aside from the Old Post Office’s facilities, the state enticed the six-year-old cryptocurrency firm to make a long-term commitment to staying in…
Mayor Lightfoot has announced donations from Showtime to Greencorps Chicago, a green job training program, and the Chicago Public Art Group. The donation focuses on areas where The Chi is filmed. Chicago’s mayor joined Puja Vohra, Showtime’s Executive Vice President of Marketing and Strategy, and cast members from its Chicago-based show The Chi, as well…
The Chicago Transit Authority is offering discounted unlimited-ride CTA passes through Labor Day to further encourage ridership. Ridership declined sharply in 2020 as pandemic shutdowns and work-from-home arrangements reduced demand for public transportation. So far this year, ridership is up more than 55 percent from 2020. The CTA wants to see that momentum continue. Throughout…
Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood will soon be home to a new $30 million esports arena. The neighborhood – historically known as the Black Metropolis – is the heart of African American culture in Chicago. And soon it will also be known for its connection to esports as the 108,000 square-foot Surge arena looks to attract investment…
Cook County is urging those who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine to get vaccinated. As an incentive, the health department is giving away free tickets to Six Flags Great America. Cook County Health is offering everyone age 12+ the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine free of charge at our mass vaccination sites located in Des Plaines,…
