David Bowie is gone, but his rebel influence endures (VIDEO)
By Kristen Vake Fans are still coping after the news of legendary artist David Bowie’s death last week. The 69-year-old musician battled cancer for 18 months, unbeknownst to his fans and the public. Bowie knew no boundaries when it came to his performances, but he also pushed the limit when it came to social issues – […]
Lincoln Park shelter treats homelessness holistically (VIDEO)
By Benji Cohen The Lincoln Park Community Shelter has a different approach for helping the homeless. When a homeless “visitor,” as they are called, enters its doors, case managers at Lincoln Park Community Shelter (LPCS) immediately devise a plan for the person to help them get a job and find more permanent housing.
Stan’s Donuts lures customers to new location with a chance of free doughnuts for life (video)
By Lena Blietz Stan’s Donuts and Coffee is offering the chance to win free doughnuts for life to customers willing to wake up before dawn tomorrow at the opening of its new South Loop location.
Illinois $480-million GO bond gets solid reception despite budget impasse
By Harvard Zhang The state of Illinois was able to sell $480 million of general obligation bonds Thursday at a lower interest rate than the last competitive sale, despite its ongoing budget deadlock and pension logjam. Bank of America Merrill Lynch won the bidding among nine competitors at an overall interest rate of 3.99 percent, […]
Gun control emerges as issue in Congressional 10th with new ad from Schneider
By Caroline Kenny Less than a week after President Obama introduced executive orders to reduce gun violence, Former U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, who is seeking the Democratic nomination in the 10th Congressional District, released his first broadcast campaign advertisement this week highlighting his history as a strong advocate for gun control. Schneider, who served the […]
Uptown homeless endure cold in tent city
By Rebekah Frumkin Chicago’s homeless struggle to survive the bitter cold in tents. Medill reporter Rebekah Frumkin spent time talking with residents of the Uptown Tent City, an encampment under Lake Shore Drive where 20 of Chicago’s roughly 125,000 homeless live.
Workouts rev up “feel good” brain chemicals that help block stress and pain
By Adriana Fernandez Mallory Paul exercises almost every day – and it’s not just because she works as a membership adviser at Equinox Fitness in The Loop. The Dallas native sees her morning cardio workout as a fitness ritual that also energizes feelings of self-confidence and helps her sleep at night. Paul suffers from insomnia. […]
JPMorgan Profits Soar as First Big Bank to Release Earnings in 2016
By Katie Murar JPMorgan Chase & Co. took to Twitter early Thursday morning to report better-than-expected results, with expense cuts making up for slow revenue growth. In the fourth quarter, New York-based JPMorgan posted net income of $5.43 billion, or $1.32 per diluted share, up 10 percent from $4.93 billion, or $1.19 per share in […]
PETA distributes fur coats to Bronzeville homeless
By Harry Huggins The animal rights group, PETA, helped distribute fur coats to homeless women at a Chicago nonprofit women Thursday morning. The coats came from a series of fur donation drives across America and were distributed to the clients of Matthew House in Bronzeville. “The cold hurts in Chicago, you know,” Robin Powell said, […]
Chicago’s soda tax debate bubbles over
By Talia Beechick Sweetened beverage sales decreased in Mexico by 12 percent after the country added an extra tax for the products, reigniting the debate in Chicago on the proposed “soda tax” before the City Council. Mexico’s tax on sugar-sweetened drinks also spurred increased sales of untaxed beverages such as bottled water, according to a […]