A major long-term study launched by the American Cancer Society aims to better understand cancer risk factors and outcomes for Black women in the U.S, who continue to face disparities in cancer prevention, detection, treatment and survival.
Stories by Eunice Alpasan
Large-Scale Study in Illinois, Other States Seeks to Better Understand Cancer in Black Women
May 7, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
Local Officials, Developers Mark Start of Construction on Redevelopment of Iconic James R. Thompson Center
May 6, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
Elected officials and developers gathered at the Thompson Center on Monday to help mark the start of Google’s $280 million makeover of the former state government building.
Expanded Amtrak Service Between Chicago, Milwaukee and Twin Cities to Begin May 21
May 1, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
Starting May 21, Amtrak is adding a second daily passenger rail service dubbed Borealis, which connects Chicago and St. Paul through Milwaukee. The new rail service serves 13 train stations for an estimated travel time of 7 hours and 24 minutes between Chicago and St. Paul, according to Amtrak’s website.
How Prepared is Cook County for Natural Disasters? Officials Seek Input From Residents
May 1, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
The input from residents will help communities create strategies and take action to reduce the future risk of death, injuries and property damage from natural disasters, officials said.
New Summer Meals Program Will Give Low-Income Illinois Families $120 in Grocery Benefits Per Child. Here’s How to Apply
Apr 29, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
Starting this summer, families in Illinois with school-age children can receive a preloaded card to purchase groceries during summer break as part of a new permanent federal program called Summer EBT, or the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children.
Former Foxtrot Employees Rally to Demand Back Pay After Abrupt Store Closures, Layoffs
Apr 26, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
The upscale grocery retailers Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen and Market announced Tuesday they would cease operations, shuttering 35 stores across Chicago, Austin, Dallas and the D.C. area.
JoJo Siwa, Natasha Bedingfield and Bob the Drag Queen Among Headliners for Chicago Pride Fest 2024
Apr 24, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
The Chicago Pride Fest, a celebration of LGBTQ+ life & community, is set for June 22-23 in the city's landmark LGBTQ+ neighborhood Northalsted.
Hyde Park Art Center Transitions to Contribute-What-You-Can Model for All Art Classes
Apr 23, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
The center will now offer all its art classes on a contribution-based model in order to ensure more equitable access to artmaking, education and community engagement.
Providers Should Consider Giving Kids 2nd Dose of Measles Vaccine Sooner as Chicago Sees New Cases, Health Officials Say
Apr 23, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
Measles cases in Chicago account for more than half of reported cases in the U.S. so far this year. More than half of the measles cases in the city were in children ages 4 or younger.
Illinois Sees Lowest Presidential Primary Voter Turnout in Decades: State Election Officials
Apr 22, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
Voter turnout for the March 19 Illinois primary election was 19.07%, the lowest in at least the last 50 years, according to official vote totals certified Friday by state election officials.
Illinois Now Home to Federally Recognized Tribal Land After Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Given Back Portion of Ancestral Land
Apr 19, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
A U.S. Department of the Interior decision places portions of Shab-eh-nay Reservation land, which is located in DeKalb County, into trust for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, which gives the tribal nation sovereignty over the land.
Afghan Evacuees’ Resettlement in Chicago Offers Lessons for Caring for Future Humanitarian Arrivals: Report
Apr 18, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
After the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, an initial 80,000 Afghans were evacuated to the U.S. in 2021 following America’s botched withdrawal from the country. More than 2,300 Afghan evacuees have since resettled in Illinois, according the Illinois Department of Human Services.
For 25 Years, Guest House Has Provided Temporary Medical Lodging to Patients and Families in Need
Apr 11, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
The Chicago nonprofit helps patients access advanced care or specialized treatment often only found in major cities at a limited number of hospitals or academic medical centers. A 25th anniversary celebration is planned for Monday.
‘Two Dads Defending Democracy’ Tour Aims to Highlight Importance of Having Conversations Across Political Divides
Apr 8, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
Joe Walsh, former Republican congressman for Illinois, and Fred Guttenberg, a gun safety advocate whose daughter Jaime Guttenberg was murdered in the Parkland school shooting in 2018, have come together for their ‘Two Dads Defending Democracy' tour.
Traveling This Summer? Avoid Packing These Items in Your Carry-On to Steer Clear of Delays, TSA Says
Apr 3, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
Get to the airport early and do your research ahead of time about what you can pack, TSA officials said.
28-Year-Old Finnish Conductor Klaus Mäkelä Chosen as New Music Director of Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Apr 2, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
Klaus Mäkelä has been called “perhaps the fastest-rising conductor of his generation” by The New York Times. He will be the 11th music director in the ensemble’s 133-year history.
Chicago Tribune Reporter’s New Book Explores Lori Lightfoot’s Tumultuous Tenure Leading the City
Apr 1, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
“The City is Up for Grabs: How Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Led and Lost a City in Crisis” by Chicago Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt offers an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look into Lightfoot's tumultuous tenure in office.
Chicago Park District Workers Vote to Authorize Strike as Their Union Calls on Johnson to Intervene in Negotiations
Mar 26, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
More than 2,200 Chicago Park District workers, represented by the union SEIU Local 73, have been in contract negotiations for nine months, the union said.
Advocates Say Domestic Violence is a Community Safety Issue After Killing of 11-Year-Old Jayden Perkins
Mar 25, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
“We see a lot with our clients, this cycle of domestic violence, and unfortunately, a cycle of systems failing victims,” said Ashley Olson, associate director of Ascend Justice.
With Around 110K Outstanding Democratic Vote-By-Mail Ballots in Cook County, Race for State’s Attorney Remains Close
Mar 21, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
The Democratic race between retired judge Eileen O’Neill Burke and former prosecutor Clayton Harris for Cook County state’s attorney remains too close to call.
Here’s Where Chicago Voters Who Need Language Assistance Can Vote in Tuesday’s Primary Election
Mar 15, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
Select voting locations will have assigned bilingual poll workers and paper ballots in Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Tagalog and Polish, according to the Chicago Board of Elections. Additionally, every precinct polling place in the city will have a touchscreen voting machine and audio ballot in 12 languages.
Common, Fruko y Sus Tesos Announced as Headliners for Millennium Park’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
Mar 14, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
The special anniversary celebration will take place July 18-21, in addition to the annual film and music events programming offered at Millennium Park.
Chicago Architect John Ronan Selected to Design First National Memorial in D.C. Dedicated to Fallen Journalists
Mar 13, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
"The role of the journalist has never been more important, and the ideals of a free press never more consequential than it is today," architect John Ronan said.
Illinois DCFS, Other State Agencies to Hold Job Fair Thursday at UIC
Mar 12, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and several other state agencies are holding a job fair Thursday at the UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work.
WTTW News Explains: Why Does Chicago Dye the River Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
Mar 11, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
There’s no more iconic Chicago St. Patrick’s Day tradition than dyeing the Chicago River green.
Expect Delays: Next Phase of Kennedy Expressway Construction to Begin Monday — With Reversible Express Lanes Closing Until Fall
Mar 8, 2024 | Eunice Alpasan
The construction is part of the second phase of a three-year, $150 million project to rehab the I-90/I-94 Kennedy Expressway from the I-94 Edens Expressway junction to Ohio Street.