Man 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,…
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Open 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…
Read full article βFilm Showing How Austin Leaders Are Redefining The West Side Takes Home Emmy
The 2025 film co-produced by local nonprofit Austin Coming Together was awarded at the 68th annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards.
▶️ Watch →West Side Jobs Program Keeps Ex-Offenders Out Of Prison, UIC Report Finds
The North Lawndale Employment Network has made inroads on preventing recidivism as well as providing cost savings, the report states.
Read full article βPope Leo XIV The 1st Pope In History To Vote In A US General Election
The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, citing his long-standing…
Read full article β5 Candidates File To Run In 27th Ward, Challenging Burnett Familyβs Decades-Long Hold On Seat
Ald. Walter Redmond Burnett, appointed last year after his father retired following 30 years in office, faces four challengers as he seeks his first election…
Read full article β42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly Faces One Challenger In 2027 Election
It could be the first time Reilly has faced a challenger on the ballot since being elected in 2007.
Read full article βChicago Avenue Bridge Reopening Delayed To Next SpringΒ As Alderman Fumes
Concurrent bridge closures Downtown and on the North Side have disrupted daily life for commuters. Ald. Brendan Reilly called the project planning a "massive bureaucratic…
Read full article β16 Things To Do Outside In Chicago This November
Join an Owl Prowl, go forest bathing along the Des Plaines River Trail, run in the 48th annual Turkey Trot Chicago and more.
Read full article βSix Corners Association Dissolving At The End Of The Year
The nonprofit has worked to promote the Portage Park neighborhood for 25 years, but the area's chamber of commerce has taken over much of that…
Read full article βShutdown Of 138-Year-Old Social Service Group A βHeartbreaking Loss,β Volunteer Says
Heartland Human Care Services plans to lay off its remaining employees Dec. 31, ending services for people facing poverty, displacement and injustice.
Read full article βAll 50 Alderpersons Agree To Take Pay Boost For Next Year
Each City Council member opted in to the annual pay raise that is tied to inflation. Mayor Brandon Johnson is not taking a pay bump.
Read full article βGreen, Pink Line Train Service Restored Downtown After Shutdown
More headaches are on the way as similar work on the 110-year-old Lake Street Bridge will require service disruptions this spring.
Read full article βShould New Airbnbs Be Limited In Logan Square, Humboldt Park? Residents Can Weigh In On Ballot
There are about 108 Airbnbs in the ward, a higher concentration than citywide rentals. Resident feedback could prompt policy to limit new Airbnbs in the…
Read full article βNonbinary Chess Club Builds LGBTQ+ Connections Over Game Boards
The club's next all-inclusive gatherings are Thursday at City Farm on Division Street and Sunday at Sweet Luxury Suites Downtown.
Read full article βFolklore Fabrics Brings Italian Fabrics And Sewing Classes To Bucktown
"Fabric hoarder" Megan Lambert quit her corporate job to open the shop on Damen Avenue, which will also offer sewing classes and workshops.
Read full article βThis Beverly Homeβs Halloween Decorations Keep Getting Bigger And Brighter
Justin Lens and John Uzonyiβs home on South Winchester Avenue is hard to miss, from the giant spiderweb to inflatable creatures covering the lawn.
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