El Grito festival underway in Pilsen amid immigration fears
CHICAGO – Amid concerns of an immigration crackdown, organizers canceled the annual El Grito Festival in Grant Park earlier this month. But one Pilsen church is keeping the tradition alive with a celebration of its own. What we know: The…
Albuquerque, New Mexico: Richard Newman, Jesus Valdez Dies Tragically in Shocking O’Reilly Auto Parts Shooting Incident
Albuquerque, New Mexico: Richard Newman, Jesus Valdez Dies Tragically in Shocking O’Reilly Auto Parts Shooting Incident Albuquerque, New Mexico — The Albuquerque community is reeling after the tragic deaths of Richard Newman and Jesus Valdez, employees at an O’Reilly Auto…
North Charleston, South Carolina: Alan Sanders Jr Dies Tragically in Shocking Apartment Shooting Incident
North Charleston, South Carolina: Alan Sanders Jr Dies Tragically in Shocking Apartment Shooting Incident North Charleston, South Carolina — The North Charleston community is grappling with the tragic loss of Alan Sanders Jr, a 34-year-old man who was fatally shot…
Urbana, Illinois: Livy A. Diaz Mendez Dies Tragically, Community Mourns Brutal Stabbing Loss
Urbana, Illinois: Livy A. Diaz Mendez Dies Tragically, Community Mourns Brutal Stabbing Loss Urbana, Illinois — The Urbana and Rantoul communities are mourning the tragic loss of Livy A. Diaz Mendez, a 31-year-old man whose life was cut short in…
Linwood, New Jersey: Michael “Mike” Brestle Dies, Community Mourns Esteemed Calvi Electric President
Linwood, New Jersey: Michael “Mike” Brestle Dies, Community Mourns Esteemed Calvi Electric President Linwood, New Jersey — The Linwood community and the broader South Jersey region are mourning the sudden loss of Michael “Mike” Brestle, the respected President of Calvi…
Chicago street rivals become graduates and mentors through College Unbound program
CHICAGO – Could a college degree make your neighborhood safer? In some Chicago communities, fewer than one in ten people graduate from college. Now, a program is helping local leaders turn their life experience into a degree and using it…
Harrisonburg, Virginia: Benjamin T. “Ben” Delp Dies Unexpectedly, JMU Community Mourns Esteemed Educator and Advocate
Harrisonburg, Virginia: Benjamin T. “Ben” Delp Dies Unexpectedly, JMU Community Mourns Esteemed Educator and Advocate Harrisonburg, Virginia — The James Madison University community is mourning the sudden and unexpected death of Benjamin T. “Ben” Delp, a dedicated educator, mentor, and…
LAustin, Texas: Mario Palacios-Carrillo Dies in Homicide at Frontier Valley Mobile Home Park Investigation Underway
LAustin, Texas: Mario Palacios-Carrillo Dies in Homicide at Frontier Valley Mobile Home Park Investigation Underway Austin, Texas — Authorities are investigating a fatal incident at Frontier Valley Mobile Home Park that claimed the life of 44-year-old Mario Palacios-Carrillo. Police responded…
E-bike riders pump the brakes as Hinsdale ordinance cracks down
Hinsdale’s e-Bike ordinance leads to fewer citations, stronger compliance | ChicagoNOW Hinsdale has been at the forefront of addressing the surge in e-bikes and e-scooters, a trend that has challenged communities across the Chicago region. Back in May 2025, the…
Grenada, Mississippi: Demartravion “Trey” Reed Dies Tragically, Delta State University Community Mourns Beloved Student
Grenada, Mississippi: Demartravion “Trey” Reed Dies Tragically, Delta State University Community Mourns Beloved Student Grenada, Mississippi — The Delta State University community is mourning the tragic and sudden death of 21-year-old student Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a Black male whose promising…