Yesterday, on July 27, the city of Chicago announced the creation of a new air quality reform agenda that aims to improve Chicago’s air quality and ensure equitable economic growth simultaneously. Data from the Chicago Department of Public Health’s Air Quality and Health Report has led to this new reform agenda. The report found that […]
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has just announced that some Chicago COVID-19 restrictions will be reinstated as a precautionary effort to fight the recent rise in cases. Lightfoot, alongside the Chicago Department of Public Health and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, have said that some restrictions pertaining to bars, restaurants, gyms and personal […]
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Lake Michigan has been setting records for both warm temperatures and high water levels which may attract Chicagoans to the lake to swim. On July 8, the average water temperature reached 75.1 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 11 degrees warmer than normal. The only other time the lake has been this warm was at the end […]
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Chicago has been experiencing extreme heat this summer. According to the Chicago Tribune, this summer’s heat has already set Chicago weather records as June’s temperature average tied for the sixth hottest on record. The city has taken measures to help Chicagoans cool down such as opening cooling centers, stationing air-conditioned CTA buses at Chicago Public […]
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Happy St. Patricks Day! Chicago is known for hosting one of the largest St. Patricks Day celebrations in the world. In 2020, Chicago was named the best city in the United States to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day according to a study done by WalletHub which took the four dimensions of St. Patrick’s Day Traditions, Costs, Safety […]
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As the National Football League playoffs are in full swing with the Big Game right around the corner, we can often be reminded of how dangerous America’s most popular sport is while watching the weekly matchups. It is hard to not shudder as a viewer when seeing the hits and tackles on replay. According to […]
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During this time of the year, driving in Chicago can be intimidating and dangerous due to cold weather conditions. Driving in the ice, snow, and slush can be difficult even for the most experienced drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 17 percent of all vehicle crashes happen during winter weather conditions. […]
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Chicago’s lakefront is dotted with cyclists throughout the year, but in the summer, our streets and paths flood with two-wheeled travelers. Since cycling is one of the most affordable, efficient and enjoyable modes of transportation, tons of Chicagoans rely on their bicycles to get them from point A to point B. The city of […]
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