Chicago Bulls’ Playoff Run in April 2012 In April 2012, the Chicago Bulls were in the midst of a playoff run that had the city buzzing with excitement. Led by superstar point guard Derrick Rose, the Bulls were one of the top teams in the NBA and had high hopes of bringing a championship back…
The Chicago Teachers Union Strike In March 2012, the city of Chicago was rocked by a major event that would have far-reaching consequences for the education system in the city. The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) went on strike, leaving over 350,000 students without access to their regular teachers and disrupting the daily routines of parents…
The Murder of Hadiya Pendleton In February 2012, Chicago was rocked by the murder of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old girl who had just performed at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration. The shooting occurred in a park on the city’s South Side, and it quickly became a national news story. Pendleton was with a group of…
