Johnson, Other Candidates Face Challenges To Nominating Petitions For Mayorβs Race
Mayor Brandon Johnson is the first incumbent to face a challenge to their nominating petitions since 2007.
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TBOX Founder Says This Yearβs Bar Crawl Will Be His Last. Will The Infamous Event Live On?
The Twelve Bars of Xmas crawl will return to Wrigleyville Dec. 12 for one final year under founder Christopher Festa. He did not say if…
Read full article βNeon Trees, Michael James Scott, Thelma Houston To Headline Magnificent Mile Lights Parade
The 35th annual festival and parade returns Saturday, Nov. 21 with live performances, floats, a fireworks spectacular and one million lights along Michigan Avenue.
Read full article βChicago School Board Member Rivas Scrutinized Over 2018 Work Suspension
Carlos Rivas, who is running for reelection in District 3b, was suspended after he was accused of unwanted touching of a coworker at UIC College…
Read full article β2 Friends Transform Pilsen Auto Shop Into Cafe And Art Gallery
CafΓ© Jon and Galleria β a cafe, gallery and event venue β is a collaboration between retired mechanic and artist Ruben Mandujano and his friend…
Read full article βFrom Goose Island To Revolution, These Are Chicagoβs Barrel-Aged Stouts Coming This Season
Pineapple upside down cake, toasted French Oak, cocktail-strength releases and loads of coffee highlight this year's crop of a highly hyped yet uniquely Chicago style.
Read full article βBronzevilleβs Nitro Nostalgia Ice Cream Plans Food Truck After Winning South Side Pitch
Father-daughter duo Garland and Kamillah Lucas, who own the ice cream parlor and board game cafΓ©, won $15,000 in the "Shark Tank" style South Side…
Read full article βLogan Theatreβs Iconic Sign Is Getting A Refresh
The neon letters spelling out βLOGANβ β not all of which light up properly β were removed for repairs and should be back up in…
Read full article βAffordable Housing For Domestic Violence Survivors Coming To North Center
The 64-unit building will provide long-term housing and support for survivors of domestic violence. Construction is expected to take 20 months.
Read full article βCity Expands Food Scrap Drop-Off Program To 8 More Library Locations
Chicagoans can now drop off food scraps for composting at 40 locations citywide, including 21 library branches, as part of the cityβs free program.
Read full article β5 Must-See Theater Shows To Check Out In November
Brand-new shows and revivals of decades-old classics share the spotlight on Chicago stages this month.
▶️ Watch →Upgrades Coming ToΒ Humboldt Parkβs Cameron Elementary And 6-Way Division St. Intersection
Nearly $3 million in city funds were raised for the two projects, Ald. Gilbert Villegas said. Construction is slated to begin in 2027.
Read full article βChicagoβs 2026 Christmas Tree Is A Nearly 50-Foot Spruce From Kane County
The tree will be cut and transported to Chicago Monday from Campton Hills. It'll light up Millennium Park Nov. 20-Jan. 10.
Read full article βMcKinley Park Pastor Removed For Claim Of βInappropriate Physical Contactβ With Adult: Archdiocese
The pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish was removed while the Archdiocese of Chicago investigates a claim of "inappropriate physical contact and boundary violations involving an…
Read full article βChicago Set For Gloomy Start To November After Warmest October In Recent Memory
A picturesque Halloween capped an unusually sunny October. The first week of November wont be as lucky, with rain possible the next five days.
Read full article βMan Dies After Electric Car Crashes, Catches Fire In Morgan Park, Police Say
The man was driving on Western Avenue near Kennedy Park when he lost control and struck a tree, causing his electric car to catch fire,…
Read full article βOpen Books Closing In West Loop, Selling Inventory At Half Off
The nonprofit's last remaining retail location in Chicago will be in Pilsen after the Lake Street store closes Nov. 8.
Read full article βWicker Park Post Office Expected To Finally Open In December
The branch will open on Damen Avenue after the neighborhood's previous branch closed in early 2025, frustrating neighbors.
Read full article βShould Chicago Have Milwaukee-Style Public Festival Grounds?
Festivals like Lollapalooza and Riot Fest leave sections of public parks closed for weeks, frustrating some residents. A ballot question is meant to be a…
Read full article βMarch Aims To Protect Housing Affordability: βI Get To Raise My Children In Logan Squareβ
With rents increasing by 40-60 percent in some cases as landlords compete with the market and high property taxes, neighbors want to see more protections…
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