The Shooting of Laquan McDonald In March 2015, the city of Chicago was rocked by the shooting of Laquan McDonald, a 17-year-old African American male. The incident occurred on October 20, 2014, but it wasn’t until November 24, 2015, that the dashcam footage of the shooting was released to the public. The video showed Officer…
Record-breaking Snowfall Hits Chicago in February 2015 In February 2015, Chicago experienced a record-breaking snowfall that left the city buried under several feet of snow. The snowstorm, which lasted for several days, caused widespread disruption to transportation, businesses, and schools. According to the National Weather Service, the snowstorm was caused by a combination of factors,…
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…
