Minneapolisβ Nicollet Mall doesnβt have to stay stuck at second-rateΒ
Shifting Nicollet Mallβs bus routes is a good idea. Then we can turn our attention where it belongs β to its street life. The post…
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When unity is too much to ask for, letβs seek solidarity
In an election year, solidarity asks us to recognize that we can work together toward a goal even when we bring different perspectives to the…
Read full article βHistoric Morgan Park Church Faces $1.5 Million Renovation Bill After Facade Collapsed During Mass
A committee from Sacred Heart Mission Church met with the Archdiocese of Chicago Friday to discuss the church buildingβs future after part of the front…
Read full article βOn Chatham Business Tour, Mayor Talks Recent Burglary Sprees: βMore Work To Be Doneβ
Mayor Brandon Johnsonβs neighborhood tour Friday followed a string of break-ins on 75th Street, but didnβt include visits to the businesses that were burglarized.
Read full article βChicagoβs Queer-Led Dare To Dream Film Festival Says No To AI βArtβ
The inaugural event takes place Wednesday at Lincoln Square's Davis Theater, featuring 11 short films from local, national and international filmmakers.
Read full article βAl Raby Honored With Street Dedication Along Cottage Grove Avenue In Woodlawn
Albert βAlβ Raby worked for decades to ensure equal rights in Chicago and beyond, and inspired figures from Martin Luther King Jr. to Mayor Harold…
Read full article βAt Hindsight Community Tavern In North Center, Cocktails And Table Games On The Menu
One thing the bar wonβt have when it opens Wednesday: TVs. "I want people to pour each other soju and play four-person mancala,β owner Ryan…
Read full article βCould Some Streets Around Palmer Square Park Be Closed To Traffic?
An ordinance introduced by Ald. Daniel La Spata suggests a βfeasibility studyβ by the cityβs Department of Transportation to see if the area can be…
Read full article βThe βswampβ Trump promised to drain is thriving in D.C. β and Minnesota
From Fortune 500 companies to local governments and nonprofits, Minnesota organizations are spending more money than ever as they seek influence in the nation's capital.…
Read full article βItβs one endorsement, Michael, how much could it cost?
Plus: Federal and local authorities team up against teen violence; Gummy bear ... brats; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Itβs one…
Read full article βOff-Duty Officer Who Shot Man In Little Village Has Police Powers Stripped
Edgar Delgado-Arroyo was relieved of police powers on Oct. 13, just over a week after he fired two guns simultaneously at a group following a…
Read full article βMan Hit By Metra Electric Train Near Stony Island Station During Monday Rush Hour
The extent of the man's injuries were not immediately available Monday. The crash was the second involving a Metra train and a pedestrian since Saturday.
Read full article βHow trust in nonprofits is built by showing up
As leaders of three Minnesota nonprofits, we support oversight focused on documented vulnerabilities rather than broad restrictions on programs. The post How trust in nonprofits…
Read full article βGOP focuses on fraud, seeking to redirect votersβ ire over healthcare costs
The effort has opened a broader political fight over the extent of fraud and the administrationβs response to it. The post GOP focuses on fraud,…
▶️ Watch →Recipes Shared By Domestic Violence Survivors Find Home In Uptown Shelterβs Cookbook
βRecipes From Our Home" features dishes and notes from Apna Ghar residents who have cooked for themselves and each other in the shared kitchen.
Read full article βThe History Of Chicagoβs Neon-Green Hot Dog Relish
Itβs one of the βseven sacred condimentsβ that tops a Chicago-style hot dog. Hereβs the story behind its neon-green color.
Read full article β20 Ways To Celebrate DΓa De Los Muertos In Chicago: Ofrendas, Festivals And More
From art exhibits and theater to bar crawls and parties, here are various ways to celebrate the Day of the Dead in Chicago this month.
▶️ Watch →Why Did So Many Alders Skip A Domestic Violence Hearing? Most Who Missed It Wonβt Say
Public discussion of a flailing city program might be rescheduled for November β if alderpeople find time on their calendars.
Read full article β5 Things To Know About Garfield Parkβs New Quality-Of-Life Plan
The plan lays the groundwork for revitalizing commercial corridors, addressing the food desert and adding jobs with the ultimate goal of increasing life expectancy in…
Read full article β3M PFAS pollution has made drinking water a campaign issue in this east metro legislative district
Both candidates have taken swings at addressing the east metroβs water pollution concerns, but their influence may be limited. The post 3M PFAS pollution has…
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