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Illinois 2026 Primary Results
By: Ashmar Mandou Governor JB Pritzker will once again face off with his 2022 Republican challenger Darren Bailey, as Bailey earned 53 percent of the votes. Pritzker is now running… Read more
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Wins 5th Term
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle wins her Democratic nomination against Alderman Brendan Reilly. Preckwinkle will go on to serve her fifth term, as no Republican… Read more
Democrat Patty García Gains Party’s Nomination
By: Ashmar Mandou Democrat Patty García earned enough votes to secure her party’s nomination for the Illinois’ 4th Congressional District. After a controversial decision by García’s former boss, incumbent Representative… Read more
Pat Hynes Wins in Cook County Assessor’s Race
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi conceded defeat to Pat Hynes Tuesday evening, with Hynes leading with 52.5 percent of the votes to Kaegi’s 47.5 percent in… Read more
Let’s Talk Womxn Chicago Presents Annual ‘Retro Revolution Dance Party’
Close out Women’s History Month with the sixth annual Let’s Talk Womxn LetsTalkWomxn.com March event “Retro Revolution Dance Party.” This year’s celebration brings together the leading Chicago-area women restaurateurs and entrepreneurs… Read more
Latino Film Festival Announces Opening and Closing Night Selections
The 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival announces the selections for its Opening and Closing night films as well as changes to the structure of both events. The Festival opens on… Read more
La Shawn Ford Wins 7th District Race in Illinois’ Democratic Primary
Caption by Ashmar Mandou State Representative La Shawn Ford wins the Democratic nominee race in the 7th District, to replace Representative Danny Davis, who announced his retirement last year. Ford… Read more
Legendary Casts Reunite at Fan Expo Chicago 2026
Chicago’s longest-running comic and pop culture convention, FAN EXPO Chicago today revealed an early look at its star-studded celebrity lineup for this year’s show, running August 14 – 16, 2026… Read more
Don’t Wait for Summer: Secure Your Spot on the Stand
The Chicago Park District is hosting a March Lifeguard Skills Swim Test when students are home for spring Break and are available to attend the test. The 2026 beach season… Read more
Se Devela el Mural «Southside Pride» en el Aeropuerto Internacional Midway
Con la temporada 2026 de las Grandes Ligas de Béisbol a punto de comenzar, un nuevo mural que rinde homenaje a los grandes logros en la historia de los Chicago… Read more
