Polar Vortex Brings Record Low Temperatures to Chicago In January 2015, Chicago experienced one of the coldest winters in its history. The city was hit by a polar vortex, which brought record low temperatures and caused widespread disruption. The polar vortex is a weather phenomenon that occurs when a mass of cold air moves south…

Protests Erupt in Chicago Following Grand Jury Decision in Eric Garner Case In December 2014, Chicago was one of many cities across the United States that saw protests erupt following the grand jury decision not to indict the police officer involved in the death of Eric Garner. Garner, an African American man, died after being…

Protests Erupt in Chicago Following Release of Laquan McDonald Shooting Video In November 2014, Chicago was rocked by protests following the release of a video showing the shooting of Laquan McDonald by police officer Jason Van Dyke. The video, which had been withheld from the public for over a year, showed Van Dyke shooting McDonald…