The congregation of Immaculate Conception Church gathers each Saturday before Mass, at a church marked by both serenity and great loss. Once thriving, Kaskaskia, the first capital of Illinois, is now largely claimed by nature due to repeated flooding. Located on an island west of the Mississippi, it’s the sole part of Illinois that remains […]
Chicago’s Maritime Economy at the Calumet River At the mouth of the Calumet River in Chicago’s industrial Southeast Side, workers manage the loading and unloading of steel, sugar, and lumber. This port is central to the city’s maritime economy but currently faces labor tensions. Labor Dispute and Political Implications Two unions are contesting who should […]
Bridget Biddinger visited the grave of her brother at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Hillside. She noticed a gathering around a new garden and sculpture at the cemetery. It was a memorial service hosted by Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago, dedicated to lives lost to suicide and their grieving loved ones. This […]
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is initiating an extensive $26.5 billion capital program, termed “Driving Connections.” The 15-year initiative focuses on the reconstruction and rehabilitation of toll roads, with $14.6 billion allocated for these purposes. Additionally, $3.36 billion is earmarked for interchange upgrades, while $880 million will go toward road widening. Previous projects like […]
Donald Trump reshaped the Republican Party to align with his vision. Those within the GOP who opposed him often faced retirement thanks to MAGA primary voters. Now, establishment Democrats face a similar challenge. Democratic socialists, gaining momentum, are challenging traditional party members. In New York, Democratic Socialist Alliance (DSA) candidates, endorsed by figures like Zohran […]
Naomi Osaka, now 28 years old and a four-time Grand Slam champion, has achieved milestones in tennis while infusing fashion into her game. Playing in the second week of Wimbledon for the first time, she has conquered her first three matches smoothly, demonstrating her growth as a player on grass, which was previously a challenge […]
The World Cup has provided a wide array of matches, some less memorable than others. Here’s a look at how games ranked, starting from those that missed the mark to the exhilarating clashes. Least Memorable Matches 90. Group C, Haiti 0-1 Scotland: Scotland secured their first World Cup win in 36 years, but with 44 […]
An American citizen named Min Zin, arrested by Chinese authorities in June, has triggered global attention. Detained on suspicion of espionage, Min Zin’s arrest is linked to his effective exposure of China’s expanding interests and interference in Myanmar. Min Zin disappeared on June 3 after attending a China state-sponsored conference in Kunming. This event sparked […]
The U.S. housing market is experiencing significant challenges, with experts noting unprecedented conditions affecting homeownership. Since 1776, the nation has not seen such a struggle among Americans trying to become homeowners, largely due to a growing gap between wages and home prices. The Housing Market in Context Home prices have increased by approximately 60% since […]
Let’s revisit events from July 5 in the Chicago area, as reported by the Tribune archives. If you know of any significant event missing on this date, feel free to email us. Weather Records The National Weather Service in Chicago provides the following record-breaking weather data: High Temperature: 103 degrees (2012) Low Temperature: 46 degrees […]