Top Chicago news: Weed-themed restaurant, bar coming soon; woman shot in head in home; more

Top Chicago news: Weed-themed restaurant, bar coming soon; woman shot in head in home; morePhoto: Michael Fischer/Pexels
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Published on September 12, 2019

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Chicago.

ICE is building a 'state-of-the-art urban warfare' training facility to simulate homes in Chicago and Arizona

"These hyper-realistic devices will allow the teams to have those experiences in real-world conditions without the real-world casualties," a document outlining the plan for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency's new training facility states.

Read the full story on Newsweek.

A weed-themed sandwich chain with a full bar is coming to Chicago

Cheba Hut plans to take root by the end of the year, beginning in Bucktown.

Read the full story on Eater Chicago.

Chicago prepping for Lake Shore Drive flooding with concrete barriers

Lake Michigan’s high water levels are taking a heavy toll on beaches, trails, and other waterfront infrastructure.

Read the full story on Curbed Chicago.

New lobby, rooftop of Johnson Publishing building note history of Chicago landmark

In the John Moutoussamy-designed building, there is a vingage magazine gallery wall and ‘70s rug designs.

Read the full story on Curbed Chicago.

Woman sitting in Chicago house shot in head by passing car

A Chicago woman is in critical condition after a bullet fired from a passing car pierced her front window and struck her in the head as she sat in her living room. 

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.


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