Weigh In On CTAβs Future Through New Regional Transit Survey
CHICAGO β Chicago residents are being asked to weigh in on a regional transit budget that will help shape funding priorities for the Chicago Transit…
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Portage And Filament Theaters Team Up For Halloween-Themed Fundraiser
The theaters will host screenings of βThe Nightmare Before Christmasβ and "Hocus Pocus." Proceeds will help fund renovations at the Portage and repairs at The…
Read full article βLongtime Renters Bought Their Avondale Home. But Did The Cityβs Tenant Law Actually Help?
As lawsuits arise from a contentious renters rights law, the city is touting an Avondale family's two-flat purchase as a win. But the buyers say…
Read full article β200 St. Gabeβs Students Surprised With βOnce-In-A-Lifetimeβ White Sox Playoff Tickets
Students and staff from the Canaryville school will cheer on the Sox at Rate Field Wednesday after Houston furniture magnate and Astros fan Jim McIngvale…
Read full article βYou Can Check Out 2 Chicago Jazz Bands In 1 Night At Constellation Friday
Avant-garde jazz bands Resavoir and The Separatist Party are having a joint record-release party this weekend.
Read full article βIrving Park Food Pantry Moving To New Home As Demand Spikes
The Irving Park Community Food Pantry is looking to raise $255,000 for the project after securing more than $1.5 million so far.
Read full article βReopening Of CPS Watchdog Inquiry Roils Candidateβs Bid For School Board President
Weeks before the Nov. 3 election, Hilario Dominguez is facing fallout after the Chicago Public Schools internal watchdog reopened an investigation into an almost decade-old…
Read full article βCOPA Says Off-Duty Chicago Officer Fired 2 Guns At Same Time During Little Village Shooting
The off-duty officer fired at man on two occasions after "an exchange of words" early Sunday morning, according to the civilian review board.
Read full article βAs Chicago Awaits Pope Leo, Brighton Park Church Marks 47 Years Since Last Papal Visit
Parishioners at Five Holy Martyrs, once the center of Chicago's South Side Polish community, gather every year to celebrate Pope John Paul II's historic 1979…
Read full article βLincoln Parkβs ZooLights Tickets Now On Sale. Hereβs What To Know
Admission starts at $7, with free entry on select Mondays and special events planned throughout the holiday season.
Read full article βBoy, 14, Paralyzed After Being Shot By West Ridge Man Who Opened Fire On A Passing Car: Prosecutors
The boy was trying to unlock a Lime scooter when he was shot by Muhammad Sayadul Boshar, 19, who was aiming to shoot a friend…
Read full article βAmazonβs Chicago Expansion To Continue With Same-Day Delivery Hub Near Goose Island
The company expects its new distribution center to open by late 2027 or early 2028 after it makes renovations to an empty warehouse.
Read full article βChicago Named Best Big City In U.S. For 10th Straight Year
To celebrate the honor from Conde Nast Traveler, city leaders are dubbing this Saturday βBest Big City Dayβ with promotions that include a special beer…
Read full article βState Rep. Hoan Huynh, Accused Of βMissingβ On The Job, Says He Closed Office Due To Online Threats
Refuting claims made on missing person-style flyers, Huynh said he had to close his office after getting threats of violence. Since then, he flooded social…
Read full article βCriminal Records Can Follow Chicagoans For Years. A New Law Aims To Help
The Clean Slate Act changed eligibility and waiting periods this year, while Illinois is moving toward automatically sealing some eligible records. Cook County officials will…
Read full article βCubsβ Wrigleyville Parking Lot Expansion Rejected By Ald. Lawson
A survey of Lakeview neighbors found overwhelming opposition to adding nearly 260 parking spaces near Wrigley Field.
Read full article βBlock Club Chicagoβs Free South Side Health & Wellness Fest Is Coming to ChathamΒ
Join Block Club and community partners on Nov. 7 for workouts and resources to help address health equity gaps. Join a fun run with Joabe…
Read full article βAfter Wet, Buggy Summer, Relief From Mosquitoes Is Coming Soon, Expert Says
Chicagoans are still getting bit by mosquitoes, but October will see a drop-off as the insects start to hibernate, a local expert said.
Read full article βCity Installs Benches At Ukrainian Village Bus Stops Where DIY Versions Popped Up Last Month
City benches have been placed at two bus stops where a group placed homemade benches last month. "I would consider this a pretty big success,"…
Read full article βMarimar Martinez Sues Feds A Year After Border Patrol Agent Shot Her 5 Times
A reconstruction of the shooting commissioned by Martinezβs legal team found agent Charles Exum was standing to the side of her car and was not…
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