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Governor Pritzker signing the Clean Slate law surrounded by diverse supporters.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Lawyer Detained, Clean Slate Law & School Closing: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Pagee' SpeedeJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

From a high-profile legal case to the transformative Clean Slate law and a historic school closure, this week in Chicagoland was eventful.

Will County 190th anniversary emblem featuring a classical building, wheat stalks, and modern architecture in the background.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Time Out Market Closes & Will County Turns 190: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Pagee' SpeedeJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
Snow-covered park with Chicago skyline featuring Willis Tower on a cloudy winter day.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Bears Playoffs, WNBA Bids & Winter Storms: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Pagee' SpeedeJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
Highway crash scene with emergency vehicles in Romeoville.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Community Fights Back: Crashes, CTA Violence, and School Closure Debates: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Ondrea P. SeoulJanuary 11, 2026January 11, 2026
Flu surge strains Will County hospitals post-holiday season
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Flu Surge and Protests: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Ondrea P. SeoulJanuary 11, 2026January 11, 2026
Chicago Bears celebrate playoff victory at Soldier Field.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Chicago Bears Victory Headlines: Community Rallies for Missing Teacher & Will County Murder Arrest: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Ondrea P. SeoulJanuary 11, 2026January 11, 2026
Great Spotted Woodpecker perched on a mossy branch in a forest.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Tragedy, Policy Shifts, and Nature Highlights: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Pagee' SpeedeJanuary 4, 2026January 4, 2026
Posted inCommunity News Networks

New Amazon Hub, CPD Police Passing and New Laws: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Pagee' SpeedeJanuary 4, 2026January 4, 2026
Miniature liquor bottles on tiered shelves in a retail setting, showcasing "sin tax" products in Chicago.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Loop Protests, Public Safety and The Rise of “Sin” and Service Taxes: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 4, 2026January 4, 2026
Breakin’ (1984) movie screening at Mayfair Branch Library, showcasing the breakdancing craze of the 1980s.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

Things To Do In Chicagoland: Sports Action, Cocoa And Crafts and Hip Hop Movies

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 3, 2026January 4, 2026
A mother holding her baby, surrounded by fresh produce, symbolizing maternal health and nutrition access.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Will County Health Report: Maternal Health and Nutrition Access: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 28, 2025December 28, 2025
Posted inChicagoland

New Illinois Laws: What Residents Should Know for 2026: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by David BeckfordDecember 28, 2025December 28, 2025
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Chicago Bears Clinch NFC North Title: Playoff Hopes Soar: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Pagee' SpeedeDecember 28, 2025December 28, 2025
Aerial view of Soldier Field in Chicago, showcasing its modern design, lakefront location, and surrounding urban skyline.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Budget Passed, Bears Stadium Talks, and Crime Alerts: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 20, 2025December 20, 2025
Collage of Chicago transit, housing, and legal themes, featuring a CTA train, apartment building, and gavel on legal documents.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Transit Overhaul, CPS School Sales, and Immigration Hearings: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by TNM StaffDecember 20, 2025December 20, 2025
Microscopic view of green virus particles, representing the norovirus outbreak in Will County Joliet IL.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Will County Joliet IL: Norovirus, Fatal Crash, and Pet Microchipping News: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 20, 2025December 20, 2025
Ice skaters enjoying a festive evening at Millennium Park’s rink in Chicago, with the illuminated Millennium Hall in the background.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Things To Do In Chicagoland: Ice Skating, Comedy, and More

by Artemis IngramDecember 20, 2025December 20, 2025
How Illinois is Supporting Small Businesses with $10 Million in Grants: Chicago skyline representing Illinois small business grants announcement
Posted inCommunity News Networks

The Chicago News: Budget Crisis, Loop Attacks, and Extreme Weather Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 13, 2025December 20, 2025
Suburban house with a "Property Tax Increase" sign, Chicago skyline in the background, and a calendar showing December 15 as the due date.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Federal Immigration Enforcement, Property Tax Hikes, and Chicago Shootings: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 6, 2025December 20, 2025
Snow-covered Chicago streets with festive holiday market and people braving the winter storm.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Winter Storm Warning, Sports, and Porch Piracy: Chicagoland’s Week in Review

by Samuel E. OrtizNovember 29, 2025December 20, 2025
A Chicago musician smiling while volunteering at a food pantry, surrounded by shelves of food items, symbolizing community engagement and service.
Posted inFood

Chicago Musician Reaches 1,000 Volunteer Hours at Food Pantry, Encourages Artists to Increase Community Engagement

by EIN PresswireNovember 22, 2025December 20, 2025
A smiling man in a dark blue suit and glasses standing outdoors with greenery and urban buildings in the background.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Mayoral Budget, Crime, and Community Events: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by TNM StaffNovember 21, 2025December 20, 2025
Chicago Police Department patch featuring the city’s emblem and motto, "Urbs in Horto," symbolizing Chicago's history and values.
Posted inFeatured

Protests, Policing, and Property Taxes: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by David BeckfordNovember 14, 2025December 20, 2025
A snowy Chicago street with city workers preparing for winter, symbolizing the city's readiness for upcoming snow threats.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Crime, Snow Prep, and Fiscal Woes: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by TNM StaffNovember 7, 2025December 20, 2025
Elevated train and city bus in Chicago, with pedestrians and urban architecture in the background.
Posted inNEWS

Chicago’s TIF Surplus, Airport Gambling, and Pension Funding: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by TNM StaffOctober 31, 2025December 20, 2025

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