chicagoland news

Starting Saturday, June 7, 2025, an Anti-Violence Basketball Tournament will take place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Pullman Community Center, 10355 S. Woodlawn Avenue. #fundraiser

The Roseland location is the first Community Defense Center to be launched by the Public Defender’s Office. #opening

Peters, a South Side native, was a community organizer before becoming a state senator, where he has led efforts for criminal justice reform and workers’ rights. #campaign

Price growth in the Chicago housing market is now running twice as high as the national average, with Crain’s monthly real estate data roundup showing rising costs across much of the area have been in effect since last summer as interest rates have continued to remain high. #prices

A federal jury last year convicted Williams, 48, of Chicago, and co-defendant TAI HON LA, 35, of Beach Park, Ill., of participating in the kidnapping conspiracy and other related charges. #sentenced

Jonathan JP Patterson was named Board President, Maxine Johnson was selected as Secretary, and veteran board member Brian Dawson was elected Vice President. #leadership

“It’s no small task to replace all three of our watch, warning and advisory systems with one new one but we’re really happy with this latest version,” said Nietfeld. #weather

“This exhibit is about dismantling the false narratives that harm families impacted by incarceration, and the dignity, humanity and love that keep them together,” said Deanne Benos, Executive Director & Co-Founder of the Women’s Justice Institute. #women

The Shortcuts winner will receive $250 and be screened at the 815HORTS festival, a short film festival based in Rockford scheduled November 14-15, 2025. #film

Johnson is a registered sex offender for a 2022 conviction in Will County for child pornography possession. #felony