Repair Work Begins On Historical Portage Park Arch
The arch, which is more than 80 years old, was damaged earlier this year after a car crashed into it.
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Chicagoβs Hosting Another Cat Tour β This Time Itβs Halloween-Themed
After a successful debut in Lincoln Square, another cat tour is coming to Bowmanville in October. Registration is open through Sept. 30.
Read full article βFormer Luvabullβs Dance Studio Finds New Home In Morgan Park
MSB Dance celebrated a grand opening last weekend. The studioβs founder and former Chicago Bulls Luvabull Brazhal Brewer said the studio serves dancers ages 3-16.
Read full article βMore Chicagoans Are Getting Mental Health Help Through 911
Borderless sat down with the head of Chicagoβs Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement program to explain the non-police service.
Read full article βFord City Mall Development, Francis Parker Expansion, Other Projects OKβd By Key City Panel
Despite pushback from some neighbors, Ford City Mall is slated to become an industrial campus, while the private Francis Parker school is set to add…
Read full article ββTrump-Epstein Bookmobileβ Coming To Andersonville Wednesday With President Set To Visit Area
A traveling bookmobile with printed copies of the Epstein files looks to keep the sex trafficker's crimes and association with Trump in the public consciousness.
Read full article βLawsuit Seeks To Stop Giannoulias, Pappas, Quigley From Running for Mayor, Other Offices At Same Time
CHICAGO β A Chicago mayoral candidate is asking a Cook County judge to decide whether three Democratic officeholders can simultaneously run for mayor and seek…
Read full article βUIC Invites Border Patrol To Participate In School Career Fair, Angering Students
"Begin a rewarding career as U.S. Border Patrol Agent, securing America's land borders and coastal waters to protect the nation's people," a promotion for the…
▶️ Watch →Kanye West Returns To South Shore For Street Renaming In Honor Of His Late Mother, Donda
The superstar rapper joined local officials in honoring Donda West, a scholar and teacher who nurtured the community, loved ones said Tuesday.
Read full article βSome Of Chicagoβs Oldest Latino Soccer Clubs Now In A League Of Their Own
CLASA Elite β founded and operated by 10 Latino soccer clubs with Chicago ties going back decades β concluded its inaugural season in Englewood Sunday.
Read full article βSewer Overflows On Rise In Chicago As Extreme Weather Continues
The Bubbly Creek area near the South Branch of the Chicago River had eight combined sewer overflows this summer β the most since 2022, according…
Read full article βVolunteers Dubbed The βLitter Caterpillarsβ Turn Englewood Lots Into A Park
While picking up trash throughout the city, the Litter Caterpillars realized much of the garbage accumulated in vacant lots. So they bought two lots in…
Read full article βAfter More Than A Century, Tiffany Windows At Historic Chicago Church Are Glowing Again
Four of the 12 monumental sanctuary windows at Second Presbyterian Church have been restored, giving visitors a clearer look at the craftsmanship hidden beneath decades…
Read full article βTAAN, Humboldt Parkβs Newest Restaurant And Wine Bar, Offers A Fresh Take On Thai Cuisine
As a second-generation Thai American, owner and chef Chanita Chayaluk aims to expand dinersβ definition of Thai food through TAANβs seasonal, wine-friendly menu.
Read full article βParts Of Douglass Park βDestroyedβ By Muddy Riot Fest, Neighbors Say β But Organizers Vow Restoration
Torrential rains left the Riot Fest grounds at Douglass Park caked in mud, with some neighbors unhappy with the conditions as cleanup gets underway.
Read full article βAmazon, Delivery Companies Could See New Regulations Under Proposed City Ordinance
Supporters say the new rules could protect workers and increase safety on the roads. Those opposing the proposal said it's too broad and would impact…
Read full article βAreas Of South Chicago Could Be Upzoned To Boost Density Under City Development Proposal
Residents can give input on a South Chicago land use plan through Oct. 5, before the Plan Commission considers whether to adopt it.
Read full article βParker School Expansion Advances Despite Neighborsβ Opposition To Apartment Demolition
The private school wants to demolish a 15-unit Belden Avenue apartment building to make room for a five-story academic building.
Read full article βThe Origins Of Chicago-Style Giardiniera
V. Formusa Co., now Marconi Foods, was founded in 1898 by Sicilian immigrant Vincent Formusa. Its brand of the sandwich condiment is the standard-bearer in…
Read full article βYou Can Weigh In On The Future Bronzeville Trail (With The Mayor) At Open House This Week
The free, family-friendly event includes dinner and opportunities to win prizes.
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