Alderman Lamont J. Robinson, Alderman for Chicago’s 4th Ward, has introduced an ordinance to the City Council Committee on Transportation and Public Way calling for Columbus Drive to be renamed Barack Obama Drive...
March 19th is here. And for Illinois residents, that means it’s Election Day! The Illinois 2024 primary election is today with polls opening at 6 a.m, and polls on Tuesday will close at 7 p.m. How can I check my r...
Happy Friday, Chicago! Secret Chicago wants to help you make the most of your free time and keep you informed! We’ll be putting out “Don’t miss” and “ICYMI” plans and news for you each week, so you’ll always catch an in...
Two years on from Chicago City Council’s decision to designate The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley House a landmark, Emmett Till will now be honored with federally-protected National Monuments in both Chicago an...
Chicago has a stunning selection of upcoming events, like this year’s NASCAR Street Race, Lollapalooza, and other large-crowd events at Grant Park, the city is already…...
After quite a while of uncertainty and setbacks, 2023 looks set to see real changes to the makeup of the South Loop and its surroundings. Related Midwest’s 62-acre megadevelopment plan known as ‘The 78̵...
The abandoned potential of the Chicago Spire hole might finally be filled! The Chicago Spire hole was born from a disintegrated dream. Once upon a time, it was the beginning of what was to become the tallest building in...
It’s Election Day in Chicago and businesses are giving away free items to voters. While early voting numbers were exceptionally high this year, many IL residents are still heading out to vote today. After practicing you...
The Laramie State Bank building in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood has been an “endangered art deco gem” of the West Side since becoming vacant in 2012. Built at 5200 W. Chicago Avenue in 1929 the exuber...
The center will serve as an “economic and cultural nucleus” for the South Side and bring up to 5,000 jobs during and after construction. Back in February, Former President Barack Obama tweeted announcing tha...