Chicago Local News – Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

Morning Chicago

Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

Good morning, Chicago. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Kenwood-Oakland Community Organization received an $820,000 grant from the Neighborhood Capital Fund to build its Silver Fox Cafe (a senior-focused space) and improve its headquarters in Bronzeville. The cafe at 4242 S. Cottage Grove Ave is expected to open by next year and host meals plus live blues and jazz. Hyde Park Herald

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ UIC’s Sprinternship program starts a new chapter with director Leahruth Jemilo aiming to expand micro-internship opportunities & boost diversity among computing students. The program will offer three-week projects and a tuition-free summer CS class from June 15 to Aug. 5 at its new Computer Design Research and Learning Center. Today UIC

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