This NW Side Garden Railroad Has Been Chugging Along For More Than 20 Years
Every inch of grass in the Rustemeyer familyβs Norwood Park backyard is covered by model train tracks running through a miniature village.
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Hooters Restaurant In River North Closes After 35 Years
The national chain cited "increasing development and neighborhood changes" in making the decision to close.
Read full article βWorkers Rally Outside Austin Seat Manufacturer To Demand Better Pay, Working Conditions
Organizers are calling for a community benefits agreement with Austin-based Freedman Seating Company, a leading supplier of seating for the CTA.
Read full article βCTA To Close Loop βLβ Tracks This Weekend For Repairs
Brown, Green, Orange and Pink line trains will be affected by the closure between 4 a.m. Saturday and 4 a.m. Monday.
Read full article βNew Schwinn Bicycle Documentary Examines Rise And Fall Of βIconicβ Chicago-Born Brand
"No Hands: The Wild Ride of the Schwinn Bicycle Company" will screen at The Chicago International Film Festival this weekend. Tickets are still available for…
▶️ Watch →Bears Honor Mike Ditka With Mustache Giveaway As Prices Skyrocket For Thursdayβs Game
The cheapest resale tickets to Thursday's game against the Patriots were going for more than some Bears playoff tickets last season.
Read full article βUChicago Public Safety Council In βEarly Stageβ Of Exploring Policy Changes Around Sexual Violence
The advisory council shared resources for sexual violence prevention but didn't discuss two reported sexual assaults at fraternities near campus or commit to drafting policy…
Read full article βRetired Beverly Couple Loses $350K In Elaborate Gold Bar Scam
David and Cheryl Becker are looking to spread awareness about a phone scam that wiped out their life savings, much of it life insurance proceeds…
Read full article βMayorβs Proposed Package Tax A Mixed Bag, Shoppers And Businesses Say
Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing to charge 15 cents for each package delivered to Chicago addresses.
Read full article βFoundry Park Breaks Ground After Years Of Uncertainty At Former Lincoln Yards Site
The long-stalled megadevelopment will bring thousands of homes, parks and a riverwalk to the sprawling property, once home to A. Finkl & Sons steel company.
Read full article βChicago Public Schoolsβ Graduation Rate Increases To 83.4 Percent For Class Of 2026
The 2026 on-time graduation rate is almost 1 percentage point higher than the previous year.
Read full article βPope Leo Needs No Further Treatment For Lung Cancer, Doctors Say
Pope Leo returned to the Vatican on Saturday after having the lower lobe of his right lung removed.
Read full article βCTA Gathering Public Input On Bus Service Through New Survey, Events
Residentsβ feedback will shape CTA's Bus Vision Project that aims to improve bus service.
Read full article βMore Beverly Businesses Targeted In Early Morning Break-Ins, Police Say
Burglars targeted four businesses on 95th Street early Wednesday morning, stealing electronics, equipment and money, police said.
Read full article βNorth Lawndale Exhibit βWhere The Blood Flowsβ Explores Local Artistβs Life With Sickle Cell Anemia
A North Lawndale artist drew from his experience living with sickle cell anemia to create the latest exhibit to come to the Lawndale Pop-Up Spot.
Read full article βMayor Proposes Package Tax, Corporate Head Tax (Again) In $17.6 Billion Budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal includes a new 15-cent tax on delivered packages and higher corporate taxes to help fund expanded mental healthcare, tree trimming and…
Read full article βDavid Krueger, Beloved Chicago Painter And Comics Creator, Dies At 63
Krueger, who worked from Arts of Life's West Town studio for nearly 20 years, is being remembered for his prolific artistry, unfiltered humor and gracious…
Read full article βChicago 2026 General Election: Everything You Need To Know About Voting Nov. 3
Early voting is underway across all 50 wards in the city. Here's how and when to vote, and what you should know about the races.
Read full article βLittle Village Food Pantry, Violence Prevention Group Seeks Answers After 4 Shot Outside Nonprofit
Two New Life Center staff members and a peace worker were shot Oct. 16 outside the nonprofit's office at 26th Street and Pulaski Road, officials…
Read full article β52-Unit Apartment Building Could Replace Retail Strip Near Diversey Brown Line Station
A developer is seeking a zoning change to build a five-story apartment building with affordable units and ground-floor retail.
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