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The surprise $200,000 donation came as a surprise to the Greater Chicago Food Depository, which plans to use the money to cover rising operational costs.
▶️ Watch →About 88% of voters who answered a nonbinding referendum in parts of four South and West side wards supported taxing large corporations to fund social…
Read full article βWASHINGTON β Rep. Tom Emmer was returned to his GOP leadership job Tuesday, but this time as a member of the minority. Coming out of…
Read full article βTwenty-eight alderpeople sent a letter Tuesday urging the mayor to revise his 2027 budget proposal and ripping him for ignoring their concerns.
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When the eatery closed last month after 13 years in the South Loop, fellow eateries opened their doors to its former workers: "We know how…
Read full article βPlayers and students want answers after coach Chris James was dismissed and the season canceled coming off the teamβs state playoff loss Saturday.
Read full article βThe state agreed to hold off on enforcing the Illinois Hemp Act, set to take effect Thursday, until a federal judge hears arguments Nov. 19…
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Republican money went largely to ads, which may have failed to capture the individual qualities of their candidates. The post Outstanding in their field: A…
Read full article βAs part of the Minneapolis Early Vote Team, I got a firsthand look at the power of participation at the polls. The post A Pretti…
Read full article βWorking with the Minnesota Orchestraβs current music director, Thomas SΓΈndergΓ₯rd, VΓ€nskΓ€ will conduct at the Nordic Soundscapes Festival.Β The post Osmo VΓ€nskΓ€βs encore finds him…
▶️ Watch →Democrats achieved long-sought trifectas in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. They have big plans for climate action. The post How the midterms could unleash a new…
Read full article βWith 70+ medical tests, three group workouts, and one day full of health and wellness resources, our neighborhood newsroom brought together 30+ community partners working…
Read full article βFormer employees describe bounced paychecks, financial hardship and alleged threats as the restaurantβs owner disputes responsibility for its payroll problems β and said the restaurantβs…
Read full article βWest Side native Precious Joy Frasier is vying to unseat the incumbent alderman as he seeks a fifth term, but she faces a challenge to…
Read full article βThe Old Town resident joined the season five cast of the popular reality series, airing Thursdays on NBC/Peacock. And yes, she has heard enough about…
Read full article βGonzalez Rodriguez, a longtime Humboldt Park resident, is running for a second time against Fuentes, who was elected in 2023.
Read full article βClare Byrne and Jake Stolz have created an artistic outpost in West Town for their printing studio, record imprint and myriad other creative projects.
Read full article βThe annual event will feature panel discussions, a walking tour from the founder of Brick of Chicago, art activities and a free lunch at the…
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