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View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 WTTW CPS Outlines Plans for May Day Classes, Field Trips to Labor Rally https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/23/cps-outlines-plans-may-day-classes-field-trips-labor-rally A week ahead of May Day, Chicago Public Schools officials have outlined how classes will operate and what civic engagement students and staff can participate in on the annual labor holiday. In a letter to families this week, CPS CEO Macquline King said the district is working to ensure it …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 WBEZ New ballet brings Sandra Cisneros’ ‘The House on Mango Street’ to life on stage - WBEZ Chicago https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/04/23/new-ballet-brings-sandra-cisneros-the-house-on-mango-street-to-life-on-stage This is not a traditional [ _ballet_ ][3] . [ __The House on Mango Street_ _ ][4] is a deeply Chicago story, told in Chicago, through a form audiences might not expect. Based on the 1980s debut novel by [ _Sandra Cisneros_ ][5] , it tells the story of Esperanza …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 WBEZ Chicago Public Library commissioner discusses books, branches, resources for readers and more - WBEZ Chicago https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/04/23/chicago-public-library-commissioner-discusses-books-branches-resources-for-readers-and-more To mark National Library Week, _Say More_ invites Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown to share what he loves the most about libraries. Brown says the city is doing more to get young people using libraries. He also shares his favorite library branch. Meanwhile, _Say More_ listeners share their favorite …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 WBEZ She was told to terminate her pregnancy to remove a life-threatening fibroid. Then she met the ‘Fibroid Slayer’ - WBEZ Chicago https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/04/23/she-was-told-to-terminate-her-pregnancy-to-remove-a-life-threatening-fibroid-then-she-met-the-fibroid-slayer Uterine fibroids are common growths in or on the walls of the uterus that occur in approximately [ _40% to 80% of people with one_ ][1] . Fibroids are also particularly common among Black individuals as well. By 50 years old, [ _9 out of 10_ ][2] Black people with …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 South Side Weekly How Casa Cafe Became the Defiant Heart of Chicago’s South Side DIY https://southsideweekly.com/how-casa-cafe-became-the-defiant-heart-of-chicagos-south-side-diy/ L ocated just steps from the Western Pink Line station, Casa Cafe initially appears to be a typical neighborhood taqueria with its bright orange walls and the scent of sizzling al pastor. But follow the narrow hallway toward the back, and the dining room gives way to a dedicated DIY …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 South Side Weekly New Rose: For the South Side Freaks, Rockers, and Weirdos https://southsideweekly.com/new-rose-for-the-south-side-freaks-rockers-and-weirdos/ N estled on the corner of Cermak and Hoyne, New Rose, Pilsen’s new family-owned bar, is aiming to carve out a niche for itself in the community it calls home. Little Village local Benny Hernandez, 50, and his uncle, Jesse Hernandez, had been toying with the idea to open a …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 South Side Weekly Thursday Evening at the Pynk https://southsideweekly.com/thursday-evening-at-the-pynk/ I n the 1970s, clubs such as [ Perv’s House and Pepper’s Hideout ][75] , located in Chatham, gave Black Chicagoans a place to move their bodies. It was considered a halcyon era for South Side night life, with lovers of underground funk, blues, and early disco frequenting a variety …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 South Side Weekly Menace4Hire Is Making Tracks and Threads on the South Side https://southsideweekly.com/menace4hire-is-making-tracks-and-threads-on-the-south-side/ I f there’s a line between music and fashion, then Chicagoans from Law Roach to Chief Keef have ignored it. But breaking into those creative spaces whether at a sewing machine or a recording studio can be a challenge. That hasn’t stopped 21-year-old Alexander Fair, who goes by Menace4Hire. The …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 South Side Weekly Imagining Alternative Realities Rooted in Survival and Resistance https://southsideweekly.com/imagining-alternative-realities-rooted-in-survival-and-resistance/ W hen friends think of Brian Herrera, they might think of his witty sense of humor or his electric bike. But Chicagoans who may not know him at all know his undeniable talent. The multidisciplinary Little Village resident is the artist behind [ murals ][48] across the city, the hands …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 South Side Weekly El documental mexicano ‘Yo No Soy Guapo’ es un archivo de resistencia https://southsideweekly.com/el-documental-mexicano-yo-no-soy-guapo-es-un-archivo-de-resistencia/ _Advertencia: Este artículo contiene spoilers._ L a cumbia es un género musical presente en cada rincón de América Latina. Desde su nacimiento en Colombia en los siglos XVIII y XIX, se ha hecho sentir, declarando con firmeza: “Aquí estoy,” en países como Cuba, Argentina y, por supuesto, México. Y si …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 South Side Weekly Mexican Documentary ‘Yo No Soy Guapo’ is a Resistance Archive https://southsideweekly.com/mexican-documentary-yo-no-soy-guapo-is-a-resistance-archive/ _Warning: This article contains spoilers._ C umbia can be found in every corner of Latin America. A blend of African, Indigenous and Spanish influences, featuring storytelling and hypnotic percussion, Cumbia is said to have originated in Colombia in the 19th century. It has made its presence known, firmly declaring, “I …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 South Side Weekly Heavy Crownz Is Planting The Seeds for a Future Englewood https://southsideweekly.com/heavy-crownz/ E nglewood rapper and farmer Heavy Crownz says he “believes in the African proverb: ‘if you want to go far, go together.’” That shows in [ _Trench Baby Turned Farmer_ _,_ Heavy’s debut album, which ][8] brings together a long list of friends and collaborators across nineteen tracks: production from …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 South Side Weekly A Different Way to Live https://southsideweekly.com/a-different-way-to-live/ W hile doing eviction defense and mutual aid work in the pandemic’s early days, veteran housing organizer Robin Semer realized she wanted to explore long-term solutions for people dealing with housing insecurity. “When I was doing the eviction [defense] work, it was like, band-aids all the time,” Semer said. “I …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 NBC Local Evanston residents urged to avoid park, school on lockdown as police investigate shooting https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/evanston-residents-urged-to-avoid-park-as-police-investigate-shooting/3927046/ Evanston police are investigating a shooting that took place in a park in the northern suburb, urging residents to avoid the area as the response also put a nearby school on lockdown Thursday afternoon. According to police, the shooting took place just before 1 p.m. at Mason Park. Stream NBC …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 NBC Local ‘That was dumb': Video captures moment police discover burglary call was teen playing popular game https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/that-was-dumb-dashcam-video-captures-moment-police-discover-burglary-suspect-was-teen-playing-popular-game/3927044/ Dashcam video shows the moment a Wisconsin police officer responding to a report of a burglary discovered the suspect is actually a teen playing a popular "senior assassin" game. And the harrowing moment sparked a warning from the officer to the teen. The situation began Wednesday in Delafield, Wisconsin, west …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 Fox Chicago America 250: Students in grades 3-12 invited to enter American hero student art contest http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/america-250-students-grades-3-12-invited-enter-american-hero-student-art-contest ![][16] article Students in grades 3-12 in all 50 states and the six U.S. territories are invited to enter the Freedom 250 American Heroes Student Art Contest. (America 250) #### The Brief * * Students in grades 3–12 in all 50 states and the six U.S. territories are invited to …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 Fox Chicago Mall of Louisiana shooting: 10 people injured, police say http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/active-shooter-mall-louisiana-multiple-people-shot-reports-say #### The Brief * * Multiple people were shot inside the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge Thursday. * The shooting appeared to be targeted after an argument between two groups near the food court escalated, and the two groups began shooting at each other. * Bystanders were caught in …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 Fox Chicago Chicago weather: Storm chances arriver tonight and linger into Friday http://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-storm-chances-linger-friday ![Chicago weather: Thursday afternoon forecast][5] #### [ Chicago weather: Thursday afternoon forecast ][6] Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody breaks down today's weather outlook. #### The Brief * * Warm and breezy conditions push highs into the upper 70s and low 80s across the Chicago area. * Storm chances return tonight …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 Fox Chicago Evanston police investigate shooting, prompting soft lockdown of nearby school http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/evanston-police-investigate-shooting-prompting-soft-lockdown-nearby-school #### The Brief * * Evanston police are investigating a shooting near Mason Park. * No injuries have been reported. * A nearby high school was placed on a precautionary soft lockdown. **EVANSTON, Ill.** \- [ Evanston ][1] police are investigating a reported shooting near Mason Park on Thursday, prompting …
View Article 3:01 p.m. April 23, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Hombre muerto, 3 mujeres heridas en tiroteo en La Villita https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/04/23/hombre-muerto-3-mujeres-heridas-en-tiroteo-en-la-villita * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][49] * [ Facebook ][50] * [ Bluesky ][51] * [ Email ][52] * [ Reddit ][53] * [ Flipboard ][54] [ ![][55] ][56] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Un hombre fue asesinado …