The Chicago Bears have announced that they will begin plans to build a new stadium near their current home of Soldier Field, a change from their original plans of moving to a location further outside of the city. “The Chicago Bears are committed to contributing over $2 billion to build a stadium and improve open spaces for all families, fans and the general public to enjoy in the City of Chicago,” the team said in a statement.

EARLY VOTING FOR THE MARCH 19, 2024 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION

2024 EARLY VOTING SITES & HOURS
MARCH 4 THROUGH MARCH 19

Early Voting in all of Chicago’s 50 Wards has started Monday, March 4 and will be open through Monday, March 18. These sites are open Weekdays from 9:00am to 6pm; Saturdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm; and Sundays from 10:00am to 4:00pm. All Ward Early Voting locations and the Supersite will also be open as Vote Centers on Election Day, Tuesday, March 19, from 6:00am to 7:00pm

CHICAGO - Early Voting for the March 19, 2024 Presidential Primary Election in Downtown Chicago will reopen at the Supersite (191 N. Clark) and Board Offices (69 W. Washington, 6^th Floor) on Wednesday, February 21 at 9:00 am according to Chicago’s Board of Election Commissioners press release.

Pakistani American Mr Tariq Siddiqui hosted a reception in honor of the Chicago Black Caucus that Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago, and Cook County President Tony Periwinkle attended. Over 150 guests included numerous local elected officials and prominent politicians.

Ms Lucy Pandey is the new President of the AIA Chicago (Association of Indians In America). Chairman of the AIA Mr Salil Mishra made this announcement at AIA’s Executive meeting held at the Shikara Restaurant in Downers Grove. Ms Ruby Atwal will be the new Treasurer; and Ms Maliha Afreen the new Secretary.

A Delaware judge has ruled that Elon Musk's record-breaking $56 billion Tesla (TSLA.O) pay package could be tossed, calling the compensation "an unfathomable sum" that was not fair to shareholders, according to a court filing.

Canada has announced a two-year cap on new international student permits after explosive growth in recent years aggravated the housing shortage. Last year Canada issued nearly one million study permits, about three times that of a decade ago, according to government data, and the new proposal will cut the intake by nearly a third.

Canada will more than double the cost-of-living financial requirement for incoming international students beginning January 1, Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced, a move that will impact the arrival of foreign students into the country, including from India.

CHICAGO - The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) rolled out its high profile 60th Annual Convention and attracted Thousands of Enthusiastic Participants at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. “A Multifaceted ISNA’s 60th Convention was inaugurated by around 40 elected officials and community leaders.