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Real Estate & Development in ...
A century-old house near the Diversey CTA stop sold for $1.3 million before its teardown permit cleared in weeks.
Demolition at 900 N. Third St. is already halfway done, clearing space for a new RCH business office and much-needed parking.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Justice Newman, a former Saint John's University basketball player, was pronounced dead at the scene on South Constance Avenue.
A Somers Walmart stop spiraled into dual high-speed chases, a crash injuring three bystanders, and an arrest in an Illinois cornfield.
Politics & Govt in ...
Daniel La Spata missed the socialist group’s endorsement by two votes, while a 26-year-old software engineer gets the nod to unseat Ald. Bennett Lawson.
Sports in ...
The city's first dedicated bocce clubhouse just opened in West Town, complete with mahjong nights and a co-working space.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Ribeye sandwiches, straw sculptures and a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute act converge in Mt. Morris on Aug. 28.
Weather & Environment in ...
Chicago’s calm Friday morning gives way to afternoon storms, with damaging winds and hail possible. Cooler sunshine follows, but Lake Michigan beaches face dangerous conditions by Sunday.
Chief Schenita Stewart wants state help charging federal agents after last Halloween's chaotic Midway Blitz raid near Oakton and Asbury.
Arts & Culture in ...
Chalk Howard Street returns Saturday with national 3D artists, local talent, and $25 squares for anyone who wants to draw.
Willis Tower glows purple and Buckingham Fountain hosts fan meetups as BTS returns to Soldier Field for the first time since 2019.
A vacant two-flat on South Justine Street sent firefighters to the hospital, with reports on the injury count still not fully lining up.
The 1916 house at Irving Park and Richmond is gone, replaced by a permitted three-flat with EV-ready parking off the alley.
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