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Top Chicago news: City proposes a plan to preserve Pilsen; DJ Khaled opens a new eatery; more

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Published on June 21, 2019
Top Chicago news: City proposes a plan to preserve Pilsen; DJ Khaled opens a new eatery; morePhoto: Marit & Toomas Hinnosaar/Flickr 

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Chicago.

DJ Khaled brings The Licking restaurant to Chicago’s West Side

The hip-hop star decided to open the seafood-heavy restaurant in the majority-black neighborhood of Austin.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.

SpongeBob Is the Latest Victim for Nostalgic Pop-Up Bar Fodder in Chicago

Ever wanted to drink in a pineapple under the sea in Lincoln Park?

Read the full story on Eater Chicago.

Mother of teen fatally shot by Chicago cop in February sues city

The mother of a 17-year-old boy who was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer in February has filed a federal lawsuit against the city alleging he was shot multiple times in the back and back of the head during a brief foot chase.

Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.

A Chicago Neighborhood's Plan to Preserve History, and Affordability

The city's proposal to landmark the Pilsen neighborhood aims to protect more than just buildings.

Read the full story on CityLab.

Chicago Park District trying to break record for world's largest swim lesson Thursday

Seventy six Chicago Park Districts will take park in an effort to host the world's largest swim lesson Thursday.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.


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