Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday she would be running for mayor of Chicago in two years.
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Patty Garcia launches bid to succeed Chuy
Patty Garcia’s quick entry into the race as Chuy pulls out, leaving her as the sole Democrat on the ballot, is seen as controversial by some.
John Hancock Prep welcomes donations for Thanksgiving Tournament
John Hancock College Prep, 5437 W. 64th Place, Chicago, will hold a Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament and welcomes donations.
Anita Cummings retiring after 40 years leading United Business Association of Midway
After 40 years at the helm, Anita Cummings is retiring from her leadership role in the United Business Association of Midway.
Garcia cites health among reasons to retire from Congress
Four term U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia abruptly announced last week he would retire when his term ends in January 2027.
Teen working at Burger King slain in shooting
A 17-year-old youth was shot and killed Sunday night while working at a Burger King restaurant in the Archer Heights neighborhood, Chicago police said.
Southwest Siders celebrate Dia de los Muertos
The celebration brought together the Mexican community in Clear-Ridge and the greater Midway area to remember loved ones.
Shadow hearing exposes ICE crackdown toll on Chicago families
On Oct. 24, a shadow congressional hearing titled “Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Assault on Chicago” brought stories of trauma and disruption under ICE and Customs and Border Protection raids to the forefront.
Murder suspect arrested after fatal shooting on Fairfield
Maynor Vasquez Gomez, 26, of Hegewisch, was charged with first-degree murder in a fatal shooting Oct. 12 in the 6400 block of South Spaulding Avenue.
Southwest Side aldermen rip mayor’s 2026 budget for ignoring local needs
Southwest Side aldermen Marty Quinn, Silvana Tabares and Ray Lopez rip into Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed city budget.
