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WATCH: Marc Morial reflects on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s historic DNC appearance & VP Kamala Harris’ impact
In a powerful and reflective conversation, Chicago Defender Managing Editor Tacuma Roeback interviewed National Urban League President Marc H. Morial during the Democratic National Convention to discuss the significance of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presence and the energy of the event. As Morial shared his thoughts on sharing the stage...
Little Sweet Pea’s Vintage Coming To Portage Park With Help From City Grant
PORTAGE PARK — A vintage shop is coming to Six Corners’ growing shopping area thanks in part to a city grant program. Little Sweet Pea’s Vintage, 4948 W. Irving Park Road, is the first of at least three businesses coming this fall to Portage Park. The vintage shop, a bakery and a beauty salon are all getting off the ground with financial support from the city’s Small Business Storefront Activation Program.
Woman shot in Logan Square on Sunday evening
CHICAGO — A woman is recovering after someone shot her in the leg in Logan Square on Sunday evening. Chicago police said the 28-year-old was in a yard in the 3300 block of West Palmer when shots were fired in the area. She was taken to Stroger Hospital in fair condition.
For one high school journalist, covering the DNC was ‘the biggest day’ of her life
While thousands of journalists from around the world descended on Chicago to cover the Democratic National Convention last week, high schooler Arunima Chaudhary was able to cover the biggest story in the country less than a mile from where she goes to school. Chaudhary is a rising senior at Chicago’s...
Decision Wisconsin: Wisconsin’s Afternoon News’ John Mercure Wraps Up the DNC
One of a team of journalists who covered the Democratic National Convention in Chicago for 620 WTMJ, John Mercure sat down with Steve Scaffidi for a look at how national and local journalists covered the Democrat’s political party in Chicago. Steve Scaffidi is the host of the Political Power...
"Record" heat envelops millions from Midwest to D.C.
The hottest weather of the summer is likely Tuesday in Chicago, with a widespread area of sizzling conditions from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic. Threat level: The unusually hot air mass for late August already smashed records in the Southern Plains, and is focused on the Midwest, Ohio and Tennessee Valleys before shifting Southeast, breaking historical benchmarks.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend: Labor Day edition
Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago. This weekend in Chicago is a jam-packed one, with major music festivals, jaw-dropping art and architecture...
Wicker Park Is Celebrating Wellness Week With Exclusive Deals At These Spots
While August is almost behind us, it’s important to make the most of the last week, which is truly deemed the end of summer. Lucky for us, August is also Wellness Month, so not only can we celebrate the fleeting moments of the balmy air and the verdant parks, but we can also do it with serenity. So as summer comes to a close and the back-to-school rush begins, it’s important to set aside time for self-care–and there’s no better place to do that than Wicker Park. Wicker Park, Chicago, is a quaint neighborhood with a serene atmosphere that offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of downtown Chicago. A beloved oasis, the neighborhood is flooded with spas and wellness centers that adorn Wicker Park’s charm. From August 25th to 31st, the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is organizing its inaugural “Wellness Week” and has curated exclusive deals at various health and wellness establishments in the neighborhood.
Michelle Schroeder & Britain Shutters, Realtors
The Going Beyond Group, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago. Recognizing their shared interest for going above and beyond the transaction, Michelle Schroeder and Britain Shutters decided to partner together as the Going Beyond Group. “Our business is focused more on relationships than transactions,” they say. “Clients appreciate how diligently and effectively we work during the process, which empowers them to make decisions based on our professional and expert guidance.”
Ryan Cotter, Vice President of Renovation Lending
Ryan Cotter is a seasoned renovation lender with over 40 years of experience in the industry. A graduate of Iowa State University, Cotter has been involved in construction and property development since he was 10 years old, having been introduced to the field through his family’s involvement in the construction trades. Over the years, he has developed a deep expertise in multifamily property renovations and new construction, focusing on transforming properties in underserved communities.
Phoebe Co, Real Estate Broker
Having gone through the many seasons of the real estate world over the last 25 years, Phoebe Co has the experience to navigate the market for a diverse group of clients in Chicago, North Shore and the northwestern and western suburbs. For Co, who is fluent in English, Chinese and Tagalog, the keys to success are being proactive, leveraging technology and staying up to date on real estate laws. With those tools, she has sailed through real estate’s ups and downs.
Maggie Mikaitis, SVP of Mortgage Lending
With a reputation for reliability and exceptional service built through consistently meeting and exceeding her clients’ needs, Maggie Mikaitis also earns their trust and loyalty in the process. Senior vice president of mortgage lending with CrossCountry Mortgage, Mikaitis worked as a paralegal for a real estate law firm before becoming a sales assistant in the lending world and working her way up to a sales position. “Experiencing each role such as a sales assistant, processor and production manager allows me to help manage my team and pipeline at its best,” she explains. “I have a better understanding and consideration of every team member’s value and accountability for our closed transactions.”
Chicago weather: Record heat possible today and tomorrow
CHICAGO - This will be day three of an impressive late-season heatwave. Saturday’s high was 91 degrees. Yesterday was 93. Chicago should tag 96 degrees today, one degree shy of the record set in 1973. Tomorrow will be even hotter with some computer models advertising 100+ degrees. Tomorrow’s record...
Newark offers lessons for Chicago’s efforts to replace lead lines
The prevalence of lead-contaminated drinking water remains an ongoing infrastructure issue in cities throughout the United States. Many of the contaminated water lines exist primarily in the Midwest, within homes that were built before 1960. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, the Environmental Protection Agency estimated in 2023...
In Chicago, Rural Democrats Feel the Joy. Will It Last?
Surrounded by the aloof gray walls of the convention center room, flanked by bodyguards and large screens projecting a screen saver that looked like vermicelli noodles swimming in dark water, and in front of an audience of conference goers wearing boots and blue jeans and bold-colored pantsuits, carrying “Cat ladies for Kamala” tote bags—and in the case of one delegate, a rose-colored suit jacket with the number 47 embroidered in string lights on the back, the 7 shaped like the state of Florida—Walz signaled that rural America had a voice at the top of the party ticket, a point she underscored by poking fun at her husband.
Pro-Palestinian activists make their voices heard at Chicago DNC
As Democrats from across the country gathered at the United Center in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention this week, speakers focused on the message of party unity. With issues like abortion and gun control taking center stage, Democrats attempted to mobilize voters from all wings of their party to vote blue up and down the ballot this coming November.
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