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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… Read More »What Happened in December 2014 in Chicago?

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… Read More »What Happened in November 2014 in Chicago?

Chicago Cubs Make Playoffs for First Time in 6 Years In October 2014, the city of Chicago was buzzing with excitement as the Chicago Cubs… Read More »What Happened in October 2014 in Chicago?

The Chicago Teachers Union Strike In September 2014, the city of Chicago was rocked by a strike by the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). The strike,… Read More »What Happened in September 2014 in Chicago?

Gun Violence in Chicago: A Look at August 2014 Statistics In August 2014, Chicago experienced a surge in gun violence that left many residents and… Read More »What Happened in August 2014 in Chicago?

The 2014 Pitchfork Music Festival In July 2014, Chicago was buzzing with excitement as the annual Pitchfork Music Festival took place. The festival, which is… Read More »What Happened in July 2014 in Chicago?