Chicago Brand Museum In The South Loop Is A Trip Down Memory Lane
The vintage labels, familiar products and forgotten designs on display reveal how the brands of the past can spark memories.
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Vacant Englewood Lot Where Junkyard Operated For Years To Go Up For Sale In December
The city will hold the auction for that site and seven others on the South and West sides owned by Paul A. Cawley and his…
Read full article βThis Week In Photos:Β Ghost Bike Vigil For Juan Martin MΓ‘rquez, Broadview Memorial And More
PHOTOS: Take a peek at life in the city through the eyes and lenses of the Block Club Chicago staff.
Read full article βCouncil Hearing On City Domestic Violence Program Canceled After Not Enough Alders Show Up
Only eight alderpeople showed up to a hearing Thursday about the city's victim services program, one short of the number needed for a quorum. One…
Read full article βAfter Viral Video Of Mass Break-In At Ford City Mall, Owners Ordered To Secure Site
WEST LAWN β Following a series of security concerns, including a videotaped incident where dozens of people broke into the closed Ford City Mall, the…
Read full article βWhite Sox Home Playoff Tickets Are Selling For Up To $1,000 As Demand Surges At Rate Field
The first Sox home playoff games in five years are sold out through the team's primary ticket market, leading to a surge in prices on…
Read full article βSearch Is On For Chicagoβs Official Christmas Tree
Chicagoans can submit nominations online through Oct. 23. Norway spruce and fir trees and trees within 15 miles of the city are preferred.
Read full article βNew Chicago History Museum Exhibit Puts The Spotlight On West Side Attractions And Neighbors
The "Westside Love Map" exhibit is on display through March and includes hand-drawn maps of Austin, North Lawndale and Garfield Park along with a short…
▶️ Watch →Report: New Data Centers Could Create More Than 120K Illinois Jobs, Though Mostly Temporary
Energy, environmental advocates remain skeptical data centers will provide significant, lasting benefits.
Read full article βAfter Project H.O.O.D. Center Struck By Vandals For 3rd Time, Pastor Questions If Heβs A Target
Over the weekend, bullets cracked a window of a community center being built by Corey Brooks, who is well-known for his Republican views.
Read full article βGoose Island Shrimp Honored After 53 Years As A Chicago Staple
The Division Street institution has been serving up fried shrimp since 1973. The restaurant will receive a local small business award next week for its…
Read full article βYou Can Tour The Uptown Theatre As Part Of Open House Chicago This Year
Other new sites announced Thursday in advance of the Oct. 17-18 event include the Monadnock Building, the Pittsfield Building and the newΒ Chicago Architecture Center Marquette…
Read full article βPoke Okie Closes After 3 Years As New Sushi Restaurant Eyes Avondale Spot
The business owners, who said the poke spot was not bringing in enough customers, will continue to operate Sipping Turtle cafe nearby.
Read full article βWarlord Co-Owners Reach Lawsuit Settlement Against Former Partner To Regain Business Control
Former owner Trevor Fleming, who is under felony indictment, was removed from Warlord this year but wanted to open a new restaurant Humboldt Park that…
Read full article β24 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Block Club Chicago Block Party And More
Block Clubβs third annual Block Party is back at Half Acre Beer Co. You can also check out the Latina Comedy Festival, Apple Fest and…
Read full article βCPS Expedites Payments For Sports Referees After Games Canceled Over Missed Pay
The payment issue disrupted football, girls flag football and volleyball games this week, but CPS said all games through Saturday remain scheduled.
Read full article βAurelioβs Debuts Pope Leo Pizza Box To Honor Its Most Famous Customer
The suburban pizza chain is honoring Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV with a limited-edition box made for a papal photo op.
Read full article βDedicated Bus Lane Coming To Michigan Avenue Downtown
The nearly 1.5-mile northbound lane will run from Roosevelt Road to Wacker Drive and serve 21 CTA routes used by thousands of riders each day.
Read full article βR&B Artist Manasseh, A South Side Native, Showcases Local Collaborations On New Album
The musician and vocal coach released his fifth album "R&Beyond" last month. He plays Pitch & Pour Supper Club on the West Side Friday.
Read full article βCan Hyde Park Neighbors Stop Unruly Teen Gatherings On Halloween? Theyβre Trying
In anticipation of a historically active holiday for youth gatherings in the neighborhood, the Hyde Park-based group met Tuesday to plan a 53rd Street takeover…
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