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Developers say that 1,000 Prairie Shores residents would be displaced if Bears stadium plans are successfully incorporated into the proposed Bronzeville Lakefront development.
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A total of 20 flights had been canceled at both O'Hare and Midway airports as of 4 p.m. Friday, according to Flychicago.com. Delays were averaging…
Read full article βThe Far North Side has been clamoring for a Trader Joe's location for years.
Read full article βThe parade steps off at 7:45 a.m. β an hour earlier than in recent years β with former Bears great Charles "Peanut" Tillman leading and…
Read full article βThe cafe had a window smashed, doors damaged and equipment broken Thursday, but a Gofundme was already well on its way to meeting a $12,000…
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Ashlee Gabrysch took the role in August. Her resignation comes in the middle of yet another budget stalemate between the City Council and Mayor Brandon…
Read full article βWith an incoming Democratic trifecta, Minnesota may finally be poised to pass a land value tax bill to spur urban development. The post Can we…
Read full article βMinnesota-made Death by Gummy Bears sickened five Iowa teens in 2022. A Dec. 11 regulatory change is needed. The post Counterpoint: Congress must close dangerous…
Read full article βThe credits come from a $125 million settlement reached with the attorney generalβs office.
Read full article βCruz, who was elected to her first term in 2023, is being challenged by Juritzy βJudyβ Velez, a 14-year resident of the ward.
Read full article βHall will compete against Allyson Renee Scrutchens and Curtiss Llong Bey, though the incumbent alderman and Llong Bey both face challenges to their nominating petitions.
Read full article βBeale is seeking his eighth term, and he's up against Kenny Williams and Cecelia Harrison.
Read full article βAntoinette Ursitti, Christopher Papaioannou and Angel Novalez are high-ranking police officials. If chosen by Mayor Brandon Johnson, Ursitti could be the first woman to lead…
Read full article βAward-winning projection designer Daniel Brodie dug into Chicago history archives to create digital images and animations for the Joffrey production. The show runs Dec. 4-27…
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Read full article βPet owners can make appointments for surgeries costing $50-$150 at the three-day clinic, which will also provide vaccinations and microchipping.
Read full article βSin & Tonic would be the first concept from the Fifty/50 Group in Andersonville.
Read full article βThe indie bookstore moved two doors down in September, expecting to return within weeks. Delays have left owner Erika VanDam and her staff βin limboβ…
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