Mercy Circle’s Sandra Ramirez, LPN, receives prestigious DAISY Award for exceptional care, chosen from 25 senior communities across eight states.
Category: Chicago – Archer Heights
Trump administration denies Illinois FEMA appeal
Federal Emergency Management Agency has officially denied the state’s appeal for a major disaster declaration following severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding that impacted southwest suburbs and the Southwest Side from August 16–19, 2025.
Chicago artist turns gallery guests into living art
Chicago-based musician, DJ, producer, and artist Gabriel Palomo performs during the opening reception for Nat Soti’s exhibition at the Beverly Arts Center.
Judge releases evidence in Border Patrol shooting of Marimar Martinez
Marimar Martinez, the Chicago teacher shot five times by Border Patrol agents last fall, was granted permission Friday by a judge to release certain evidence from her case.
Archdiocese to close Sts. Bruno and Richard School and five others
Sts. Bruno and Richard School is one of six schools the Archdiocese of Chicago has announced will be closing at the end of the school year.
CPS reopens Black Student Achievement Committee applications
TAG: The committee will support the Chicago Board of Education by helping to assure critical comprehensive representation, governance, oversight and monitoring of the city’s Black Student Success Plan.
Lopez rips delay over budgeted $5 million gunshot detection system
After the Chicago City Council passed its 2026 spending plan over the objections of Mayor Brandon Johnson, the mayor set aside a $5 million appropriation for gunshot detection technology to be purchased and activated by the middle of 2026.
Chicago bans hemp edibles but allows beverages in compromise vote
Chicago aldermen voted 32-16 to allow hemp beverages, topical products and additives, while banning edibles.
Cook County opens warming centers as arctic chill hits Chicago
Cook County opens warming centers as wind chills near –10°F, offering shelter, snacks, restrooms, and limited pet accommodations for residents.
23rd Ward residents get property tax help despite blame game
Ald. Silvana Tabares and Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas held property tax assistance events for homeowners.
