T. S. Murray News
Chicago City Alderman Yancy: proposed rideshare congestion surcharges are ‘regressive’
By T. S. Murray | Nov 21, 2025
Alderman Desmon Yancy expressed concerns during a November 4, 2025, town hall regarding Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed 2026 budget.
Endangered African penguin chick hatches at Lincoln Park Zoo
By T. S. Murray | Nov 6, 2025
A new African penguin chick has hatched at Lincoln Park Zoo, the institution announced on November 6, 2025.
Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes two rescued brown bears from Wisconsin
By T. S. Murray | Nov 3, 2025
Two female brown bears, Ash and Lexi, have arrived at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, marking the first time since 1979 that the zoo has housed brown bears.
Lincoln Park Zoo raises $600K at luncheon featuring Dr. Jane Goodall
By T. S. Murray | Sep 12, 2025
Lincoln Park Zoo hosted Dr. Jane Goodall at the Women Supporting Wildlife Luncheon on September 11, an event organized by the zoo’s Women’s Board.
Cook County Jail launches composting pilot to support urban farming
By T. S. Murray | Sep 2, 2025
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office has started a composting pilot program at the jail’s Central Kitchen, collecting about 18,900 pounds of compostable waste in its first two weeks.