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chicago community builders collective

New Library? Time to Decide

March 26, 2026

El Cerrito’s old library, built 76 years ago, can’t keep up with modern needs. The city has tried before: a $30‑million bond in 2016 fell short of the two‑thirds vote required. Now Measure C sits on the ballot and only needs a simple majority to pass because of a petition‑driven process. The new bu

crime

Arson Against Ambulances Sparks New Arrests

March 26, 2026

Police in London have released two men on bail after they were arrested for setting fire to four ambulances that belong to a Jewish charity. The men, aged 45 and 47, are still being investigated for an antisemitic hate crime. They were taken into custody last Wednesday on suspicion of arson that cou

politics

Grand Rapids Looks Ahead: Safety, Homes and New Projects

March 26, 2026

The mayor of Grand Rapids spoke about how the city is moving forward. He said that progress means keeping what works and adding new ideas. Crime has fallen in the last year. Shootings dropped 18 percent and stolen cars fell 27 percent. Police took away almost five hundred guns that people were no

entertainment

Austin Music Grants Shake Up the Scene

March 26, 2026

The city of Austin is rolling out a fresh round of music funding that will reach 399 artists, promoters and venues. A total of $7. 1 million is being distributed this spring after the launch of a new Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment office. The decision sparked heated debate among musici

business

From a Small Site to a Giant: The Rise of an Adult‑Content Platform

March 26, 2026

Leonid Radvinsky, 43, passed away after a battle with cancer. The man who owned most of OnlyFans—a site that now connects adult‑content creators to fans—has left a legacy that reshaped how the industry works. Radvinsky was born in Ukraine and moved to Florida, where he spent his final days. In 20

politics

Crypto Bill Hits Roadblock as Coinbase Stands Firm

March 26, 2026

Coinbase officials have told senators that the new bill cannot be implemented because of worries over “stable yield language. ” This is the second time CEO Brian Armstrong has pulled back support, saying in January that a bad bill is worse than no bill at all. The proposed law would stop crypto e

sports

Thunderstorm‑Ready: Cubs’ Opening Day May Be Wet

March 26, 2026

The first game of the Chicago Cubs season could turn into a wet spectacle. Weather forecasts warn that rain, hail and even thunderstorms might hit the city while Cubs face the Washington Nationals. Temperatures are expected to start in the mid‑50s and dip into the mid‑40s as the day goes on, with an

education

Ridgefield Schools Set New Course While Waiting on Finance Decision

March 26, 2026

The Ridgefield Board of Education met on March 24 to push forward several policy changes, talk about the upcoming school budget for fiscal year 2027, and look at new curriculum plans. The meeting ended with a mix of unanimous approvals, one split vote on a Title IX rule, and a talk about a fresh U.

health

Tie‑Dye Healing for Survivors

March 26, 2026

The community in Saginaw Township is opening a creative door for people who have faced sexual violence. In April, the local Child and Family Services office will run a tie‑dying workshop that lets participants explore color and texture as tools for healing. The event, called “Letting Go of Con

sports

Yale’s Hidden Locker‑Room Conflict

March 26, 2026

A mother of three former Yale swimmers says her children were forced to compete against transgender athletes and that the school’s sports office tried to keep them quiet. She tells a story that starts with her older daughter, who swam for Yale from 2018 to 2023, facing a well‑known transgender swimm