Chicago increases hotel taxes to finance tourism marketing efforts for Choose Chicago
Chicago Increases Hotel Taxes Amid Tourism Push Just when things in Chicago seemed like they couldn’t get any more bizarre, a new development has surfaced. The city is set to raise hotel taxes in an effort to boost tourism. Ordinance 2026-0022544 aims to take hotel taxes from 17.5% to 19%, with the extra funds directed […]
Student shot near Loyola University Chicago campus, family seeks answers
Tragic Shooting of Loyola University Student Raises Questions The family of an 18-year-old student from Loyola University Chicago is seeking answers following her tragic death by a masked gunman near the campus. They believe it was a random act of violence as police actively search for the suspect. Sheridan Gorman was fatally shot in the […]
Chicago increases hotel tax for tourists to 19% to enhance tourism marketing budget
Chicago City Council Approves Increase in Tourism Tax The Chicago City Council has decided to raise tourism taxes, aiming to boost marketing programs for tourists. Specifically, an ordinance has been voted on that raises the lodging tax for hotels in the area from 17.5% to 19%. This figure includes various city, county, and state taxes. […]
Teen from New York shot near college in Chicago shortly after sharing lively photos from freshman year.
A poignant photo captured a cheerful New York teenager, Sheridan Gorman, as she posed with new friends during her freshman year at Loyola University—just days before a masked gunman unleashed a devastating attack near the campus. What began as a leisurely stroll with friends at Toby Prinz Beach turned horrifying when gunfire erupted, tragically resulting […]
AIPAC experiences defeat in congressional election, wasting millions to support Chicago mayor’s associate
Several super PACs associated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee have invested over $20 million in various House primaries across Illinois, aiming to unseat candidates they view as unfavorable or critical of Israel. Some of these efforts have proven successful. For instance, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller was among the beneficiaries of AIPAC-affiliated group […]
Eight hospitals in the Chicago area may withdraw from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois network this summer.
Potential Disruption in Care for Illinois Patients Eight hospitals in the Chicago area might soon exit the Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois network, which could affect numerous patients this summer. The hospitals, located in Chicago and its suburbs, are operated by Prime Healthcare, a California-based organization. Prime acquired these facilities, and ongoing contract discussions with […]
Man faces attempted murder charges for assault at Union Station in Chicago
Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Chicago A man from London has been arrested after allegedly attempting to slit the throat of a commuter while claiming to be a CIA agent. Zakir Ibrahim, 25, faces charges of attempted murder following his arrest in Chicago on March 3. Reportedly, Ibrahim confronted an Amtrak passenger at Union […]
Get Ready: Tensions Between Liberals Expected to Rise in the 9th Congressional District Near Chicago
Exciting Primary Day for Democrats Tuesday promises to be an intriguing day for conservatives who relish watching Democrats clash internally. Voters in the Chicago area are gearing up to participate in the Democratic primary for the 9th Congressional District. This race appears to be a culmination of a showdown between two candidates, reflecting a deeper […]
Southwest Airlines Ending Service at International Airports in Chicago and D.C.
Southwest Airlines Cancels Flights at Major Airports Southwest Airlines has announced that it will cancel all flights between its two major airports, which includes one of the busiest in the world, in the upcoming months. The airports affected are Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C., and O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. According to reports, cancellations […]
Southwest Airlines will stop operating at Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles airports in June.
Final boarding call. Southwest Airlines is set to end service to two significant U.S. airports as part of its ongoing network enhancement efforts. The budget airline announced that it will halt flights to and from Chicago O’Hare International and Washington Dulles International starting June 4. This decision was made public in a statement released on […]