Chicago Local News – Thursday, October 16th, 2025

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Thursday, October 16th, 2025

Good morning, Chicago. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ On a recent Saturday, more than 40 Kenwood residents gathered at the corner of Greenwood Avenue and 46th Street to honor the late Rev. Dr. Leroy Sanders—who served as pastor for 36 years and founded a soup kitchen and free clinic for the underprivileged. The City Council approved naming the street Honorary Rev. Dr. Leroy Sanders Way to ensure future generations remember his work. Hyde Park Herald

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ UIC will offer fall courses for its Certificate in Nonprofit Management that cover fundraising planning, social media strategies, and operations management (including staffing and IT) to help nonprofits improve their programs. Today UIC

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