Here Are The 5 Most Endangered Parts Of Chicagoβs Lakefront
A Chicago Park District study identified the shoreline areas in the worst condition and most vulnerable to natural phenomena. Plans are in the works to…
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Itβs Projected To Cost ComEd $3.1B To Connect Data Centers To The Grid
Consumer groups say data center developers should pay infrastructure costs up front.
Read full article βThis Dia De Los Muertos, Southwest Side Groups Will Honor Slain Cyclists, Neighbors Killed In Traffic Crashes
Gage Park Cyclists and Little Village Environmental justice Organization are hosting two different bike rides Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The groups are calling on…
Read full article βStudents Have Been Using The Chicago River As A Classroom For 30 Years
In 1996, Friends of the Chicago River launched a program that takes local students on field trips to the river. To date, more than 70,000…
Read full article βDangerous levels of lead and other toxins taint soil at St. Paul homeless encampment
Hundreds of residents living at the state superfund site are exposed to environmental poisons as lawmakers grapple with how to move forward. The post Dangerous…
Read full article βMulch ado about nothing
Plus: Court of Appeals plays an Uno Reverse card; Baby bears coming to the MN Zoo; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post…
Read full article βDocumenters report: St. Paul school board to vote on ESL staff cuts Friday
After public comment, the St. Paul school board voted to postpone their decision on proposed mid-year cuts to English learner (EL) staff. The post Documenters…
Read full article βFeds Finally Agree To Environmental Review Of Proposed Amtrak Facility In Bridgeport
The Federal Railroad Administrationβs decision follows months of opposition to the proposed maintenance facility near Rate Field, where residents have raised concerns about its potential…
Read full article βWhen Does Trick-Or-Treating Start In Chicago Saturday?
Here's what you need to know about trick-or-treating in the city this weekend.
Read full article βHow HourCarβs shutdown changed life for my family
After our car was totaled, carshare programs like HourCar and Evie became critical parts of our transportation mix. The post How HourCarβs shutdown changed life…
Read full article βThe 2026 midterms will also decide who runs elections in 29 states
A guide to secretary of state offices (and one lieutenant governorship) that could change hands. The post The 2026 midterms will also decide who runs…
Read full article βYoung Adult Shelter Coming To Brainerd, Food Production Facility Coming To Chatham
Ujima Villageβs second shelter will repurpose a closed motel in Brainerd, while CrossTreats snack maker will transform a century-old Chatham building into a manufacturing hub.
Read full article βPilsen Bagelmaker Opening Rosca In Building His Family Once Called Home
After gaining a following at pop-ups and farmers markets, Felix Zepeda and Ariana Cabral are opening this winter on 18th Street.
Read full article βA Coworking Space That Never Closes: Switchyards 24/7 βWork Clubsβ Expand In Chicago
The Atlanta-based company is opening locations in Lincoln Park and Fulton Market that aim to combine the look and feel of a cafe, hotel lobby…
Read full article βDrivers Have Blocked A Bike Lane By The Main Post Office For Years β Despite Free Parking Nearby
Cyclists say cars, trucks and even postal police vehicles regularly block the Harrison Street lane, forcing riders to swerve into traffic. The city says its…
Read full article βDebate Over Human Waste In Public Spaces Triggers Call For Public Restrooms In Rogers Park, Uptown
Some North Side residents say they are seeing more human waste in parks, sidewalks and streets, but they say the city has done little about…
Read full article βChef Adair Canacasco Experiments With Esmero, A Pop-Up Inside Charlie Trotterβs
The Alinea Group chefβs residency explores regional Mexican dishes and techniques. Canacasco will next host a tribute dinner series at Trotterβs as he looks to…
Read full article βClark Park Named Cityβs 2nd Arboretum, After Palmer Square Park
The park's bike trails, soccer fields and riverfront green space encompass 22 acres on the former site of the Riverview Amusement Park.
Read full article βFlu Season Is Starting Early In Chicago. Hereβs How To Protect Yourself
About 2 percent of flu tests in Chicago are coming back positive, which is higher than usual this time of year. People 6 months and…
Read full article βLogan Square Community Rallies To Support Websterβs Wine Bar Employee After Car Crash
Over $10,500 has been raised for Tele Villalobos, who is recovering after being in a severe car crash that left him with broken ribs, knee…
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