Chicago Palestine Film Festival Turns 25 With 50+ Films
The Chicago Palestine Film Festival celebrates 25 years with its biggest lineup yet, opening with Colette Ghunim's debut documentary 'Traces of Home.'
About Ray
Ray Delgado is Chicago Gust's people and community reporter. Born and raised in Pilsen, Ray brings an authentic voice to stories about Chicago's diverse neighborhoods and the people who make them special. After graduating from Loyola University Chicago, he spent several years freelancing for Chicago magazine and the Reader before joining Chicago Gust. His profiles and human interest stories capture the spirit of everyday Chicagoans—from the Pilsen muralist preserving Mexican heritage to the Bronzeville entrepreneur reviving a historic corridor. Ray believes every neighborhood has stories worth telling. Previously, Ray was a Staff Reporter at Associated Press. Ray holds a B.A. in English from Loyola University Chicago.
Articles by Ray
Chicago Moves to Landmark Bryn Mawr Historic District
Chicago's Commission on Landmarks is considering preliminary landmark status for Edgewater's Bryn Mawr corridor, home to the Edgewater Beach Apartments and more.
Man Charged With Battery at Chicago Mexican Dance Studio
Robert Villanueva faces five misdemeanor battery counts after pouring liquid on children and adults leaving a Ballet Folklorico studio in Avondale.
Google's Thompson Center Chicago: Name Kept, Opens 2027
Google confirmed the renovated Thompson Center will keep its historic name and open as its Chicago headquarters in 2027, with a publicly accessible atrium.
Warlord Restaurant Faces Ruin After Chef's Abuse Scandal
Chicago's Warlord restaurant faces possible insolvency after co-owner Trevor Fleming's criminal charges caused $1.4 million in estimated lost revenue.
Private Schools Dominate Class 4A Basketball Sectionals, Threaten Public School Tradition
Private schools swept all four matchups against public schools in Class 4A sectional finals on Friday, positioning themselves for a potentially historic state tournament appearance, according to rankings released by a local sports journalist.
Transit Tees Expands Amazon Presence After Record Sales Years in Chicago
Chicago gift shop Transit Tees is riding high after two consecutive record-breaking years, with owner Tim Gillengerten reporting significant growth both in-store and online as the company expands its product lineup and digital footprint.
Woodlawn Tenants Fight Displacement as Building Near Obama Center Faces Sale
Residents of a Woodlawn apartment building located just blocks from the Obama Presidential Center are organizing to resist displacement after learning their foreclosed property could be sold to an out-of-town investor.
Amazon to Launch Drone Delivery Service in Chicago's South Suburbs This Summer
Amazon will begin drone delivery service in Chicago's south suburbs later this year, bringing two-hour package delivery to residents within eight miles of the company's Matteson and Markham warehouses, according to company officials.
Total Lunar Eclipse Tuesday Morning May Be Hidden by Clouds for Chicago Viewers
Chicago area residents face disappointing weather conditions that could obscure the year's only total lunar eclipse early Tuesday morning, according to meteorologists.
CPS Begins Moving Students From Financially Troubled ASPIRA Charter Schools
Chicago Public Schools will start transitioning students away from two ASPIRA charter high schools this week after months of financial problems at the network left families and staff uncertain about their future, according to district officials.
Trump's State of Union Address Drew Real-Time Fact-Checking for Multiple False Claims
President Donald Trump delivered what observers called the longest State of the Union address in history Tuesday night, prompting independent fact-checkers to work overtime debunking numerous false statements made during the nearly two-hour speech.
Loyola University Demolishes Century-Old Rogers Park Flatiron Building Despite Community Opposition
Loyola University Chicago began tearing down a distinctive 100-year-old flatiron building in Rogers Park last week, moving forward with demolition despite years of community efforts to preserve the triangle-shaped structure.