Did You Know You Can Camp In The Cook County Forest Preserves?
Five campgrounds β all a short drive from the city β opened in 2015 but are still somewhat of a βhidden gem.β Campers have access…
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Jacksonβs Ultra Lounge Promises βVIPβ Experiences When It Opens In South Loop Next Summer
Husband-and-wife team Kenneth and Christa Hill said they're looking to create a posh, mellow vibe with their lounge catering to customers 30 and older. It's…
Read full article β3 Men Charged After CBS2 Reporter, Photographer Attacked
Jon Twist, 37, is facing a hate crime charge in the Monday incident near the Adler Planetarium. Rafael Salinas, 29, and Wiliam Huerta, 41, were…
Read full article β21 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Navy Pier Fireworks, Pride South Side And More
Fourth of July parades, a Korean music festival, the Argyle night market, walking tours and dance parties are also on deck.
Read full article βPHOTOS: How Chicagoans Beat The Heat As Temperatures Soared This Week
Neighbors ducked under umbrellas, popped in their AC units and fanned themselves for relief from the sweltering heat that climbed to 108 degrees in the…
Read full article βChicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling To Retire After Overseeing Historic Drop In Crime
"Though I am proud of what we have achieved, there is more to be done, and I am confident that we created a foundation for…
Read full article βCrime Is Down On The CTA As Ridership Increases, Agency Boss Says
Interim CTA chief Nora Leerhsen on Wednesday said things are going in the right direction at the transit agencyΒ β but alderpeople weren't allowed to ask…
Read full article βMan Killed, Another Wounded By 5 Gunmen Outside River North Hotel
Ald. Brendan Reilly called for more overnight policing Downtown after the "gang-on-gang targeted hit" early Wednesday in one of the city's busiest areas for tourists.
Read full article βEdgewater Neighborsβ Lawsuit Against City Over Broadway Rezoning Dismissed
A group of property and business owners sued the city in January, saying their rights were violated. An appeal is βlikely,β the groupβs president said.
Read full article βTaste Of Chicago Starts Wednesday. Hereβs A Sneak Peek Of What To Eat
The food fest returns to its mid-summer slot next week with more than 100 vendors serving everything from arroz con gandules to cheesecake-on-a-stick.
▶️ Watch →βThe Key To Our Success Is Communityβ: What The West Sideβs Future Of Workforce Development Looks Like
The Block Club-organized fair spotlighted job and training opportunities across the West Side and featured a visit from the mayor.
Read full article βSouth Siders Still Waiting For Tree Cleanup After June Storms, But City Departments Are βOverwhelmedβ
South Side wards saw the most 311 complaints following the storms. Streets and Sanitation crews hope to complete the unresolved tickets before the Fourth of…
Read full article βChicagoβs Top Chefs Battle For Best Hot Dog At Windy City Wiener Wars
Lines stretch down the block every Monday outside Perilla in River West as chefs face off in the now-annual summer competition.
Read full article ββMissing Middleβ Housing Program Breaks Ground On 27 Units In North Lawndale
The city's latest effort to boost the supply of middle-class housing on the South and West sides will bring nine three-flats to eight vacant lots.
Read full article β6 Must-See Theater Shows To Check Out In July
Shows on Chicago stages this month include a queer romantic comedy about dating in the age of apps and the hippie musical βHairβ with its…
Read full article β5 Months After Time Out Marketβs Closure, Craft & Carvery Lands In Wicker Park β Now With Pizza
Restaurateur Richard Vallejo and chef Yanitzin Sanchez are bringing sandwiches, brunch, thin-crust pies and espresso to the corner of Hoyne and North avenues.
Read full article ββProud CTA Employeeβ Killed In Roseland Shooting: βOur Hearts Are Brokenβ
Thomas Kevin Barlow worked for the CTA for nearly 20 years and volunteered with Toys for Tots and loved playing cards, family members said.
Read full article βBirthright Citizenship Ruling A βMassiveβ Win, Chicago Immigrant Groups Say
The Supreme Court's ruling upholds a longstanding American principle that should never have been questioned, advocates said.
Read full article βSupreme Court Sports Ruling Sends Harmful Message To Trans Youth, Chicagoans Say
Illinois' protections for transgender student-athletes remain in place, but Chicago advocates warn the ruling could embolden efforts to roll them back.
Read full article βPride South Side Returns This Weekend With DuSable Museum Celebration
Pride South Side highlights queer community, love and joy among neighbors of color on the South Side. It returns Sunday with music and more.
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