Chloe Jenkins
Staff Writer
A recent graduate of a prestigious journalism program, Chloe Jenkins joined 'Today In My City' with a relentless curiosity and a drive to report on stories that matter to residents' daily lives. During her academic career, her reporting on student housing shortages won a collegiate journalism prize. As a staff writer, she has quickly become known for her ability to distill complex issues into relatable, human-centered narratives, whether she's covering a transit hearing or a community garden project.
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Candyland Prom returns, celebrating Chicago's LGBTQ+ youth
Prom King Macario Meza, Prom Queer Moon, and Prom Queen Iselle Jiménez were honored in Little Village, Chicago, as the 'Candyland' themed prom celebrated LGBTQ+ youth in 2026.
Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Chicago Invests $27 Million in Logan Square Traffic Circle Redesign
For $27 million, Logan Square's iconic traffic circle has been transformed, rerouting major avenues and creating nearly an acre of new public park space.
Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Horoscope for Sunday June 21 2026: Solstice Brings Cosmic Shifts
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the longest day of the year will not only mark the astronomical summer solstice but also witness the sun's shift into Cancer, following a rare celestial dance of Venus, Jupit
Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read
City Hall Artwork Missing from Lightfoot Aide's Office
A 3-foot-by-5-foot abstract painting by artist Bill Cass, estimated to be worth up to $1,000, has vanished from the City Hall office formerly occupied by ex-Mayor Lori Lightfoot's chief operating offi
Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Why Are Host Cities Investing Billions in Public Transit for Major Events?
In Los Angeles, 28 major transit projects are being fast-tracked for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, but some of these multi-billion dollar upgrades were envisioned decades ago.
Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min read
What is an integrated transit pass system guide for commuters?
In London, a single Oyster card can seamlessly transport a commuter from a Tube station to a bus stop and even a river boat.
Jun 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Illinois Launches $25M to Boost Pharmacy Competition
Every single one of the 434 eligible independent pharmacies in Illinois that applied for state support just received an identical $56,892 in grant funding.
Jun 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Chicago area hit by confirmed tornadoes, severe storms
In suburban Bartlett, a confirmed tornado toppled gas pumps at a BP station at 7:55 p.m.
Jun 12, 2026 · 3 min read
North Side Queer Pride Launches New Rogers Park Celebration Series
After a community survey explicitly requested free events, all North Side Queer Pride (NSQP) celebrations in Rogers Park from June 26-28 will be entirely free to attend, according to...
Jun 12, 2026 · 2 min read
City worker killed biking in Bridgeport after driver cited for violations
A 35-year-old Chicago Department of Transportation employee, Riley O’Neil, was killed Friday after a parked car's door opened into his bike lane, sending him into the path of a semi-truck.
Jun 8, 2026 · 4 min read
NYC On Track for Record Protected Bike Lanes by 2026
Since September 2023, an unprotected stretch of Ashland Place in Brooklyn has recorded 29 crashes, injuring five cyclists and two pedestrians, highlighting the ongoing dangers for urban riders.
Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Save A Lot operator death threatens Chicago food access
On April 10, the sudden death of Yellow Banana CEO Joseph Canfield triggered a default in the company's $13.
Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read
How Do My City's Public Transit Routes and Fares Work in 2026?
In June 2025, Chicago's public transit system introduced the Regional Day Pass, allowing seamless travel across CTA, Metra, and Pace with a single purchase.
Jun 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Chicago YMCAs offer free summer memberships to teens
This summer, 5,000 teens in the North region alone will gain free access to YMCA facilities, part of a growing trend of local YMCAs offering no-cost memberships.
Jun 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Transit-Oriented Development Promises Greener Cities, Stronger Communities
In Cleveland's Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood, a $19.
Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Old Town Pour House Reopens in The Loop
Old Town Pour House is set to occupy a sprawling 6,206-square-foot space at 120 N.
Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican
In a striking display of ideological unity, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presented Pope Leo XIV with a key to the city, moments after the Pope's historic apology for the Catholic Church's role in sla
Jun 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Edgewater Street Renamed for LGBTQ+ Activist Lori Cannon
On what would have been her 75th birthday, over 200 people gathered in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood to witness the renaming of a major block of North Broadway to "Honorable Lori Cannon Way.
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Cortland Street Bridge maintains pedestrian access until winter 2025
For Chicagoans who bike or walk, the Cortland Street Bridge, closed to cars since September, will surprisingly keep one sidewalk open until winter 2025, offering a crucial lifeline through a major reh
May 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Schlitz Beer Sales to End in Chicago Bars After Discontinuation
At Schubas, a Chicago bar with historic Schlitz ties, the last few barrels of the iconic beer were tapped in mid-February, signaling the quiet end of an era for a brand that once poured up to 500 glas
May 26, 2026 · 3 min read