Chicago mayor wants to open public grocery stores: he was criticized for his 'Soviet' approach

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced a City Hall-led plan to potentially open grocery stores in the city's so-called food deserts. Four Wal-Mart and Whole Foods stores have closed there, NewYorkPost reports. In other words: Soviet-style central planning, critics say...

Ten US cities with the most unusual architecture

You don't need to be an architect or a history buff to appreciate the beauty of American cities. It is enough to raise your head and say: "Yes, this is a cool building." Thrillist has created a list of cities in the United States where architecture has a worthy place and respect. From pre-war villas to ...

Several powerful tornadoes rushed across Illinois: thousands of people were left without electricity

Severe storms erupted on July 12 in the Chicago, Illinois area, spawning numerous tornadoes and causing significant damage throughout the region. The publication ABC7Chicago told in more detail. Hundreds of flights were canceled at Midway and O'Hare, where a tornado damaged warehouses near one of the runways.…

Dozens of refugees from Ukraine began studying at a Chicago school: how is their adaptation going

Sixty-five refugee children affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine have started the new school year in Chicago, Illinois. They study at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Cathedral School in the West Side Ukrainian Village area. The Fox32Chicago edition spoke about this in more detail. School Principal Anna Cirilli notes…

Chicago Launches New Basic Income Program: How to Apply and Earn $500 Monthly

Applications are now open for a new City program that offers $500 a month to low-income families. It is designed to help Chicago families most affected by the pandemic, CBS reports. The city's so-called "Chicago Resilient Communities" pilot program will offer monthly…

25 places to visit in Chicago

Do you want to entertain guests from out of town or spend time in your native Chicago, enjoying the cultural and historical attractions over and over again? ForumDaily will tell you the places worthy of your attention. 1. Adler's Planetarium Despite the fact that the planetarium is equipped with the latest technology ...

Residents of Chicago will be paid $500 a month just like that: who can get

Residents of Chicago, Illinois will be able to apply for the city's $500 a month basic income pilot program in April, Mayor Laurie Lightfoot announced. The Chicago Tribune writes about it. City Council Adopts $31,5 Million Basic Income Program…

Residents of Chicago were surprised by unusual ice pancakes on Lake Michigan: what is this phenomenon

This week, ice pancakes—round, flat disks of ice—were discovered on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago, CNN reports. Sharan Banagiri's photos were taken at Loyola Beach in Rogers Park, about 16 miles north of downtown...

Chicago court banned mother from seeing son because she is not vaccinated against COVID-19

A divorced mother from Plzen (part of Chicago, Illinois) cannot visit her son because she is not vaccinated against COVID-19. This is considered by many to be the first of its kind. Writes about this Chicago Sun Times. On August 10, District Judge ...

The number of gang members in Chicago exceeded the number of police officers by almost 10 times

Police said the number of gang members in Chicago, Illinois outnumbered law enforcement officers by about 9 to 1, and a record number of police officers will retire this year. Writes about this New York Post. Police Superintendent David Brown calculated ...

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