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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 43-year-old Chicago man was arrested and charged with five felony counts after an Oct. 13 attack on Division Street left one man stabbed and two others injured.
Community & Society in ...
The Shriver Center on Poverty Law will shut down at the end of 2025 after years of financial strain. The decision ends decades of litigation, training and policy work for low‑income communities.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A new INRIX scorecard finds Chicago drivers lost an average of 112 hours to peak traffic in 2025, costing the region billions.
Food & Drinks in ...
After 13 years on Milwaukee Avenue, the Logan Square outpost of The Chicago Diner will close on Dec. 12. The Lakeview original will remain open while the Logan Square space winds down.
Politics & Govt in ...
Evanston/Skokie District 65 is weighing closure of up to three elementary schools to close a multimillion-dollar budget gap; the board is split and parents are pushing back.
An autopsy found Mario D. Frazier died of multiple sharp force injuries after a Nov. 25 stabbing in Auburn Gresham; police say a woman is in custody.
Arts & Culture in ...
Michigan exhibitor Jordan Stancil is leasing Rogers Park’s New 400 and will relaunch it as The 400 Theater with upgraded projection and diverse programming.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A 220-unit Round Lake townhouse community is being marketed as a single-buyer bulk sale for $59.5 million. Brokers say build-to-rent investors could find value in upgrading the existing units.
Chicago celebrated the graduation of 70 new Firefighter EMTs and Paramedics, ready to enhance safety services, as noted by Mayor Johnson and Fire Commissioner Nance-Holt.
Atelier has moved into a larger Lincoln Square space and serves a Meso‑American‑leaning tasting menu from chef Bradyn Kawcak, with curated pairings by Ali Martin. The new 36‑seat room adds a bar and an expanded program.
A 19-year-old was killed in a Chicago shooting; the suspect is at large and two persons of interest are being questioned.
A 38-year-old man was found shot to death early Monday in Roseland's 10900 block of South State Street. Police say the case is under investigation and no one was in custody.
Chicago native Kathleen Spangler has been handed the keys to Butterfly Cottage in County Leitrim after winning an international online raffle that drew large ticket sales. The handover completes a months‑long giveaway hosted on Raffall.
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