Chicago startup evaluates gunshot detection app on Android during city trials

Chicago startup evaluates gunshot detection app on Android during city trials

Chicago Startup Tests New Gunshot Detection App A startup based in Chicago is experimenting with a novel gunshot detection method that turns smartphones into acoustic sensors, potentially enhancing public safety. This initiative follows the city’s decision nearly two years ago to terminate its contract with SoundThinking. SplitSec, established in Chicago in 2025, has created an […]

The Chicago Sky have created their own problems.

The Chicago Sky have created their own problems.

Chicago Sky’s Disheartening Season Comes to an End CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky’s latest season came to a grim conclusion on a Sunday night at Wintrust Arena. The decisive moment was a barrage of three-pointers during the third quarter by Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, which turned a tight game into a […]

Two custodians killed at Mark Twain Elementary in Chicago

Two custodians killed at Mark Twain Elementary in Chicago

On Monday, two custodians were discovered dead from gunshot wounds inside a Chicago elementary school, with reports suggesting that one may have killed the other before taking his own life. According to the police, a 48-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man were found unresponsive at Mark Twain Elementary School shortly after 3:30 p.m. Both victims […]

Mars Wrigley indicates large job cuts while moving from New Jersey to Chicago

Mars Wrigley indicates large job cuts while moving from New Jersey to Chicago

Mars Wrigley has announced it will be laying off hundreds of employees as it shifts its headquarters from Newark, New Jersey, to a larger facility in Chicago. A notice was filed on Friday in New Jersey, revealing that 307 positions will be eliminated at the Newark office, with the company planning to wrap up its […]

Chicago Teachers Union hosts a conference focused on socialism and anti-war themes

Chicago Teachers Union hosts a conference focused on socialism and anti-war themes

Conference at Chicago Teachers Union Headquarters Draws Criticism A recent two-day conference held at the Chicago Teachers Union headquarters has stirred controversy among education advocates. Critics argue that the event, which attracted socialists, anti-war activists, and pro-Palestine supporters, diverges significantly from educational priorities. The conference, according to information on the AWAN website, featured workshops focused […]