Marilyn Ozinga Istel, a matriarch of concrete supply family
Centenarian Marilyn Ozinga Istel was one of the matriarchs of the family that owns and controls Ozinga, the…
30-year-old SNAP-Ed program in Chicago is being dismantled
In a makeshift classroom in a Roseland low-income housing complex, nine women watched nutrition educator Denetria Adams saute…
University of Chicago pausing some Ph.D. admissions amid pressures
The University of Chicago will pause admissions for “a small number” of Ph.D. and master’s programs across several…
Chicago octogenarian brings traditional music to Chinatown
With a slight inhale, 81-year-old Zhen Jinling brought the short, ridged horn up to his mouth. He pursed…
Plainfield landlord who murdered Palestinian boy dies in custody
The Plainfield man convicted of killing a Palestinian American boy in an October 2023 hate crime has died…
Oak Lawn man killed in reported hit-and-run on La Grange Road
Orland Park police are investigating the hit-and-run death of a pedestrian who apparently exited his car on La…
Chicago-area caregiver charged after flushing stolen items from 90-year-old resident: police
SHOREWOOD, Ill. – A caregiver at a suburban assisted living facility is facing multiple charges after police say…
Metra offers extra trains for NASCAR Chicago Street Race – Shaw Local
Metra is adding more trains on the UP North and UP West lines Saturday and Sunday to accommodate…
Books can be fun when you have to put the pieces together
Level up your summer reading list with this Amazing Book Challenge category: Are You Game? Whether you’re a…