Edgewaterβs Side Streets Could See Speed Limit Reduced To 20 MPH
Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th) plans would lower the speed limit on her ward's non-arterial streets in an effort to curb drivers speeding to and from…
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As It Launches Its Largest Exhibition Week Ever, Gertie Opens New Hub In Fulton Market
CXW runs through Sunday at 75 galleries around the city.
Read full article βLawndale Christian Health Centerβs New Facility Specializes In Family And Senior Care
The Ogden Avenue center will serve 11,000 patients annually and will house Lawndale Christian's family medicine and doctor residency programs.
Read full article βPark District Adds Homeless Specialist, More Surveillance As It Struggles To Address Encampments
The Chicago Park District is bringing more cameras online to monitor the encampments as a new staff person meets with residents living in parks around…
▶️ Watch →10 Local Riot Fest Acts To Catch: Twin Peaks, Alkaline Trio, Rise Against And More
From rock legends like Patti Smith, to up-and-coming neighborhood bands like Almost There Not Really and Largemouth, Chicago talent is on display at this year's…
▶️ Watch →βBlack Girls Blossomingβ Teen Therapy Gets Boost From Michelle Obama
The therapy program through Sista Afya Community Care on the South Side received $50,000 through Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance.
Read full article β111th Street Rail Crossing Closure In Mount Greenwood Catches Drivers By Surprise
A railroad spokesperson said a news release sent last week about the 14-day closure of the roadway between Mount Greenwood and Morgan Park had incorrect…
Read full article βChicago Joins New York City In Suing Trump Administration Over New Green Card Restrictions
A new rule, effective Friday, allows immigration officials to deny green cards if people have used food stamps, housing assistance or other public benefits.
Read full article βPolice Warn Of 4 Reported Sexual Assault Incidents On NW Side
In each of the Avondale incidents on Friday, a stranger approached women from behind, wrapped his arms around them and grabbed their breasts and groin…
Read full article βHow Chef Zubair Mohajir Traced His Familyβs History Through Food β Then Built A Restaurant Around It
MuhΔjir brings the chefβs research into his familyβs migration from India and Qatar to Chicago into a deeply personal menu that melds memories, centuries-old recipes…
Read full article β50-Plus Theater Productions To Check Out In Chicago This Fall
Riveting dramas, hit musicals, campy comedies and more are in the lineup as Chicago kicks off its stacked fall theater season.
▶️ Watch →How A Downstate Businessman Rescued A Crumbling Jewish Cemetery On The South Side
Robert Libman, the former owner of Libman brooms, has taken on the maintenance and repair of the long-neglected Jewish section at Oak Woods Cemetery, where…
Read full article βWith Fate Of Rainbow Motelβs Iconic Neon Sign Up In The Air, Preservationists Move To Save It
A recent visitor was told the motelβs rainbow-shaped sign would be βredoneβ soon. The Chicago Sign Museum fears the iconic sign could be scrapped, but…
Read full article βAfterlife Bar Coming To A Former Logan Square Funeral Home
Valerie and Jim Spyropoulos bought the building housing the Diversey Funeral Home with plans to preserve the facade and stained glass and open their bar…
Read full article β1 Killed, 6 Wounded In Humboldt Park Mass Shooting Sunday, Police Say
Multiple people opened fire on a group of six, striking the entire group and also hitting a woman in her car, who crashed into a…
Read full article βPHOTOS: Little Villageβs Mexican Independence Day Parade Highlights Hispanic Heritage
The 55th annual parade saw thousands line 26th Street Sunday.
Read full article βKyle Bickham Died Last Week After He Was Pushed Off A Moving CTA Train. His Family Wants Justice
A 15-year-old girl was charged with murder in Bickham's killing, but his family wants the public's help in identifying two other people involved in pushing…
Read full article βEl Gritoβs Grant Park Return Sees Muted Crowds Saturday As ICE Fears Remain
Attendees of the Mexican Independence Day festival chalked up the smaller crowds due to immigration enforcement concerns. Car caravans in celebration of the holiday were…
Read full article βChief Keefβs 1st Headlining Show In Chicago In 14 Years Postponed Due To βRacist Pilot,β Rapper Says
The Chicago-born rapper blamed the postponement of his Saturday night concert on travel delays. The show has been rescheduled to Sept. 23.
▶️ Watch →Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Reelection Bid, Faces Crowded Field In 2027 Mayorβs Race
Incumbent mayor Brandon Johnson is officially seeking a second term in office. He's facing roughly a dozen challengers, including several well-established β and well-funded β…
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