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Officials Say They Did A βReal Good Jobβ On Election Day β But Alders Rip Ballot Shortages, Long Waits
Alderpeople criticized the Chicago Board of Elections Monday over ballot shortages, long lines and other issues during last weekβs election.
Read full article βDriving It Home w/ Patti Vasquez – November 9, 2026
▶️ Watch →Man Fatally Shot From Moped In Little Village
An unidentified driver fatally shot a man standing outside the 3100 block of South Kolin Avenue, police said. Ald. Michael Rodriguez (22nd) urged neighbors to…
Read full article βFight Between Morgan Park Man And His Mom Spilled Into Front Yard Before He Murdered Her: Officials
Joseph Ruiz has been charged with fatally assaulting his 84-year-old mother days after they were seen in an altercation outside their home, prosecutors said.
Read full article βWith New Democratic Congress Incoming, Pritzker Calls For Federal AI regulations
This proposal would build on existing statewide AI regulations that differ from the federal governmentβs current hands-off approach of non-binding agreements.
Read full article βMayor Says Heβs βAlwaysβ Favored Gunshot Detection Technology As VotersΒ Back Its Return
Mayor Brandon Johnson, who got rid of ShotSpotter, says he supports a system that "protects privacy and demonstrates effectiveness."
Read full article βThattu, Popular Southwest Indian Restaurant, Closing In Avondale After 3 Years
While the restaurant was busy when it first opened, business has struggled more recently. Business owners plan to bring back pop-ups and travel with their…
Read full article βWhere To Get Your Thanksgiving Pie In Chicago
The time to pre-order is now. Here are 31 bakeries offering traditional and unique pies and pastries for the holiday.
Read full article βChatham Is A βVeterinary Care Desert.β A New Pet Clinic Is Opening To Fill That Void
Dr. Simuel Hampton, a Chatham resident, will welcome his first patients on Tuesday to Chatham Veterinary Clinic, the neighborhoodβs only animal care clinic.
Read full article β2 Business Owners Challenge Ald. Daniel La Spata In 1st Ward Race
La Spata seeks his third term and faces Laura Yepez, the 1st Ward committeeperson for the Cook County Democratic Party, and businessman Bill Thanoukos.
Read full article β3 Uptown Residents Challenging Ald. Angela Clay In 46th Ward Race
One of those residents, Nicole A. Edelman, is also challenging Clayβs petition signatures, threatening the incumbent's ability to appear on the February ballot.
Read full article βDel Sur Bakery Ready To Reopen After Thanksgiving In Bigger Space
Justin Tiu Lerias' popular Filipino bakery in Ravenswood has been closed since June for a redesign. It will reopen Nov. 28 with dine-in service and…
Read full article βLong-Awaited Gibsons Tavern Opens Nov. 17 In Fulton Market
The newest outpost from Gibsons Restaurant Group will serve comfort food and upscale steakhouse fare in a vintage-inspired space.
Read full article βChew’s Views with Richard Chew November 9th 2026
▶️ Watch →Teen Charged In String Of Burglaries In Beverly, Lincoln Park, Police Say
The teen was charged in 19 burglaries, including 13 in one night in Beverly and nearby neighborhoods, according to police.
Read full article βHundreds Try (And Fail) To Push The Bean β7 Inches Inches To The Leftβ
An estimated 250 people answered the call of an anonymous flyer asking for help pushing The Bean exactly seven inches on Sunday. It didn't budge.
Read full article βAmtrak Railyard In Bridgeport Would Have βInsignificantβ Environment Impact, Feds Say
Amtrak's planned Bridgeport maintenance yard area will cause some noise impacts but have an overall negligible impact, an environmental review states. Neighbors and local officials…
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