Arun Club is sending 60 members to the upcoming marathon, bringing attention to the West Side and fostering community pride.
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Arun Club is sending 60 members to the upcoming marathon, bringing attention to the West Side and fostering community pride.
Chicago celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a range of cultural events and activities, offering expats and digital nomads a chance to engage with local indigenous communities and learn about the city's rich history.
Douglass Park in Englewood is set for a $600,000 makeover by Thanksgiving, bringing improvements to a key neighborhood green space.
The Irving Park Food Pantry is moving to a new location to better serve the growing number of food-insecure residents in the area.
A family in Avondale managed to buy their home through Chicago's tenant law, but the process was complex and the outcome uncertain, raising questions about the effectiveness of the law for long-term renters.
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo is now open, offering a magical winter experience for expats and digital nomads in Chicago.
The redevelopment of the former LeClaire Courts public housing complex in Chicago is set to break ground this month, bringing both excitement and uncertainty for the area's residents.
Ukrainian Village in Chicago now features official benches at bus stops, following a period where temporary community-made benches were installed, enhancing the area's public amenities and showing the city's commitment to supporting its neighborhoods.
Chicago's thin-crust pizza is amazing, but the term 'tavern-style' is more of a marketing buzzword than a universally recognized pizza style. For expats and visitors, focus on tasting the pizza and asking locals for recommendations to find the best slices.
Chicago continues to grapple with traffic safety issues, with recent vigils honoring victims like Juan Martin Márquez serving as a reminder of the ongoing struggle.
Chicago has extended the hours of its citywide mental health emergency services to offer better support, especially for parents and children, making mental health assistance more accessible during evenings and weekends.
The Brand Museum's new admission fee increase from $5 to $10 per person is causing financial strain for small businesses in the South Loop, including Elena's taco stand.
Lawmakers are fighting to save the Chicago National Archives from closure, emphasizing the importance of preserving access to crucial historical records for the community.
Chicago is on the hunt for its official Christmas tree, with over 300 nominations from the community, and the chosen tree will be displayed at Daley Plaza during the holiday season.
CPS has expedited payments for sports referees to address missed pay issues, ensuring the continuity of youth sports programs in the city.