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A West Side block group founder says schoolchildren and taxpayers deserve better than the encampment stretching along 5th Avenue near the Eisenhower.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Canadian singer-songwriter plays Dawes Park Sunday before heading to a John Prine tribute at The Chicago Theatre in October.
Deniece Rogers pursued a doctorate over a decade — and she's not done yet.
Twenty-nine venues, a beer garden on 1st Street Plaza, and a $200 prize challenge headline four days of downtown St. Charles jazz.
Over 70 West Loop and citywide galleries open up during a week-long art crawl, with free museum passes for stamp collectors.
Krystele Matthews got her son's remains back after a social media plea. Her stolen 2017 Chrysler was gone Tuesday morning.
Kennisha Laing walked free after a one-day bench trial in the 2023 death of 16-year-old Daysha Cazley of Whiting, Indiana.
Deeply Rooted's new center will include a costume shop, library and rooftop garden after nearly 30 years without a permanent home.
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Officials want lights dimmed for three nights as migrants stream over a city ranked the nation's deadliest for birds.
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The Chicago pizza chain's Elmhurst location is rising on Spring Road, replacing a longtime local eatery.
Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick saw a rough cut of “Driven” before he died in October 2025. His children Max and Gabrielle now bring it to the Harper Theater.
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The pairing gives Pentagon-funded researchers instant GPU access, cutting infrastructure setup from months to days.
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Chicago residents hit by 2023-2024 storms can now apply for up to $15,000 in rent, mortgage, or utility reimbursements.
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