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BRONZEVILLE — Wednesday was a big day for South Lakeside at City Council, with a slew of new developments approved in the South Loop and Bronzeville.Northwestern Medicine's Bronzeville Clinic, a data center, affordable lofts and a…

Gabe Klein, who headed the transportation departments in Washington, DC and Chicago, will lead the Biden administration's $7.5 billion program to expand the nation's electric vehicle charging network.The video featured is from a previous…

MIAMI — The Cubs activated 15-day IL right-hander Keegan Thompson on Wednesday, giving…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Chicago suburb reportedly gave up land this week to build a statue of actor Harrison Ford, who attended high school in the city.The aldermen of Park Ridge, Ill., city council said they were…

Chicago rapper G Herbo will perform at this year's Hoosier Hysteria on Friday, October 7, IU announced tonight. Here is the full version: Reunion weekend just keeps getting better. Chicago native rapper and platinum seller G Herbo…

Chicago has been in the national spotlight when it comes to what happened with Urban America. With its focus on violent crime and police accountability, in recent years the Windy City and its 2.7 million citizens have faced their share…

MIAMI — Receiver Willson Contreras still has hurdles to overcome before returning…

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Although Chicago is the third largest city in the United States, when it comes to its position as a premier biotechnology center, the second city ranks well below many other US locations. This is starting to change, however, as new…

Washington DC has allocated $10 million for a new Office of Migrant Services. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued a Disaster Emergency Proclamation on Wednesday, an action that will free up transportation, housing and medical services…

CHICAGO - Illinois residents who appeared in a photo on Google Photos could get a slice of a $100 million settlement, a new state law that comes into effect next year spurs backing forces from The Order of Illinois and the FBI of Chicago…

Royal fans traveled to the heart of London to experience flag-lined roads, pomp-filled processions and, above all, brave a mile-long queue for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II,…

Riot Fest kicks off despite neighborhood controversy Thousands of punk rock and alternative music fans flocked to Douglass Park for Riot Fest. However, not everyone is thrilled with the event. CHICAGO - Taking place this weekend,…

Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Anne Burke will retire on Nov. 30, allowing her replacement to be nominated rather than elected. Her husband, Chicago Ald. Ed Burke, faces re-election in February and a corruption…

Changes to Illinois' COVID guidelines take effect Friday, a day after the governor announced them. Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic in Illinois today: Governor Pritzker Announces Change to…

After the comedy revolution during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many artists started talking about the toxic culture in the sketch and improv world, iO was one of the many theaters that had to close its doors, apparently for good.…

The Career Development Center hosted the Fall 2022 Career Fair in person at the Duncan Student Center Monday through Wednesday this week. The first night's events included the Engineering Industry Day and a Sustainability Expo. On…

Income tax and property tax refund checks began hitting bank accounts this week as part of the Illinois Family Relief Plan approved in April. Although payment of refunds has begun, there is still time to file an IL-1040…

Murals exist in almost every culture around the world and have long been used by people and communities to communicate with each other. The oldest known example of wall painting is in South Africa and was drawn on a rock…

Art lovers on the south side are gearing up for one last party before fall.All summer,…

Consumer prices in August climbed 0.1 percent from the previous month, as food and housing costs rose for millions of Americans.A number of economists had hoped that the drop in energy prices over the past few weeks would be enough to…

We asked Axios Finish Line readers to tell us about random acts of kindness they've experienced in life. And we were struck again by the eternal reality:The big picture: The simplest gestures were memorized and told years - sometimes…

At all levels of government — including within the mayor's office and the Chicago Police…

Rounds of applause greeted the Chicago Bears' presentation of plans for a new, closed stadium in Arlington Heights. "I've never had so much applause in my life," said team president Ted Philips.The team's proposal to build the stadium and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Republican mayor of a suburban Chicago town has said Gov. JB Pritzker's office called him "xenophobic" for asking why a bus of 64 migrants was shipped from Chicago to his city.147 migrants…

Regional News De'Adre Aziza stars in Lynn Nottage's Clyde's in Chicago starting September 10 The…

The Federal Reserve released its latest Beige Book this week, which is the Fed's summary of the state of the economy in each of the Fed's 12 regional banking districts, on topics including employment, consumer…

Sam Glucksberg, professor of psychology, emeritus and pioneer in the field of experimental psycholinguistics, died of a stroke on August 29 in Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in New York. He was 89 years old. picture byDenise…

As a boy growing up in England, Craig Marney - like many Britons - watched Queen…

Transportation Committee Chairman Howard Brookins (21st) joined the parade of aldermen…

Illinois coach Bret Bielema called the matchup with Virginia for the second straight season "the history of two cities" because of the Cavaliers' coaching changes during the offseason. After having their worst moments in last year's 42-14…

Am I the only one finding all the hoo-ha on the recent published vision plan for the future of Nashville's east shore is just a wee bit (I mean pretty seriously) overdone? A 135-page report titled…

CHICAGO-- ABC 7 CHICAGO celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, September 11-October 15, with the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade, a feature series, a half-hour "OUR CHICAGO: VOCES UNIDAS" special and vignettes .The 26th Street…

Address your financial concerns as a student at this economic forum on September 8.College students concerned about the threat of recession, job loss and rising spending caused by inflation will have the chance to hear an expert perspective…

For three decades after Chicago was incorporated in 1833, slavery was legal in the…

Valparaiso University's Kinder lernen Deutsch program has resumed from second to fourth year after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is a German-language program for children in grades two through four, and…

Ralph Chaplin's 1915 union anthem, "Solidarity Forever," blared from a pair of speakers…

Elgin's winning streak in attracting industrial development continued when a logistics company opened a $20 million warehouse and office building on Madeline Lane.Maybach International Group is building a state-of-the-art 47,000 square foot…

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana -- - Connor Bazelak wanted a fresh start in Indiana.He couldn't have made a better first impression.The Hoosiers' new starting quarterback threw a touchdown pass and then finished the game leading his team for 75 yards,…

Explore the shores of Lake Michigan, a sandy piece of paradise less than an hour from downtown Chicago. The Indiana Dunes are the state's top tourist destination. Wandering the Indiana Dunes is all about dipping your toes in the…

Destinos, 5th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, the city of Chicago's annual festival featuring Latin artists and theater companies from Chicago, the United States and Latin America, returns September 14 through October 16,…

Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continued to stand out as one of the strongest segments of the US economy. Unemployment assistance claims for the week ending August 13…

CHICAGO RIDGE, IL – A 62-year-old man was found dead at a residence early Wednesday evening in Chicago Ridge. Detectives are investigating the death as a domestic incident.At approximately 6:11 p.m., Chicago Ridge officers assisted…

TULUM, Mexico -- As many try to take advantage of the last summer vacation, an unprecedented algae bloom is eating up some beaches."Totally impossible to swim," said a swimmer. "This is the worst piece of garbage water I have ever seen."In…

WOODLAWN – Gabriel Piemonte, a Woodlawn resident, journalist and community organizer, is running again to represent the 5th Ward on City Council.Piemonte announced his candidacy for the seat on Monday, days after incumbent Ald. Leslie…

Economist John Humphreys thinks Australia's deputy competition minister is missing the big picture when he blames big business for the country's slowing economy. Humphreys, the chief economist of the Australian Taxpayers Alliance, said that…

In just a few weeks, Illinois residents will begin receiving tax refund checks. On September 12, the state will begin distributing one-time income and property tax relief payments, which were included in the Family…

As of 2016, many Herban Produce customers thought they were doing co-owners Alicia…

The Delaware Office of Tourism has a new director.Secretary of State Jeff Bullock announced that Jessica Welch will lead the Delaware Office of Tourism."Jessica brings an immense wealth of knowledge…

Following in Tesla's footsteps, another electric vehicle company has made a name for itself, with a unique twist: Rivian Automotive. Founded in 2009, Rivian focuses on premium electric trucks and SUVs with an emphasis on outdoor adventure.…

August 27, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS) - Club de Foot Montréal press releaseCHICAGO, Ill. - CF Montreal went undefeated for their eighth consecutive game (6-0-2) by beating the Fire 0-2 on Saturday night at Soldier Field in…

NASA will send an unmanned space capsule into orbit of the Moon on Monday, marking the initial launch of an ambitious plan to establish a long-term presence on the Moon for scientific discovery and economic development.The space capsule,…

Rogers Park Hosts Howard Street Chalk today, the annual chalk art festival where the neighborhood is the canvas. Renowned 2D and 3D chalk artists will share the streets with children, hobbyists, emerging artists and admirers to…

Attention car enthusiasts: the "holy grail" of Chicago license plates is up for auction. A black and white aluminum plaque stamped with the single number "1" gives bidders a chance to win a piece…

Wyoming (0-0) at Illinois (0-0), Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (BTN) LINE: Illinois by 10.5, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. SERIES RECORD: First meeting. LAST YEAR: Wyoming capped a 7-6 season with a victory in the Famous Idaho…

A Chicago Park District community forum Wednesday night in Douglass Park on the West Side sparked controversy over the debate over major music festivals that occupy the park for much of the summer.Hundreds of people attended the listening…

Heat waves. Drought. Sea level rise. Record hurricane seasons. Intense cold snaps. Water shortages. The frequency and ferocity of these events prove that climate change is the defining crisis of our time – a crisis caused by half a…

Ppeople all over the United States are always shopping around trying to find the cheapest gas pricewith costs still significantly higher than in previous years. It is despite gas price falling in July and August. Even still, it makes sense…

DUBLIN — College football has been around the world since Ireland first hosted a game more than 30 years ago, with venues as disparate as Tokyo and Toronto hosting games. The Aussies loved the touchdowns…

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch_hoYPPeGc BEARRRSSSS Handicapping Bears roster as cuts loom - Chicago Sun-Times - Here are the predictions of who will make the team. Chicago Bears: Big year for running back…

What medications can you take for COVID and what are the side effects? Health experts have broken down the latest developments amid several high-profile cases. Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic…

Black writers have talked a lot about the blues. Ralph Ellison wrote, "The blues is an impulse to keep painful details and episodes of brutal experience alive in one's painful awareness, to feel its jagged grain and transcend it, not by…

Northbrook, Aug. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northbrook, Illinois -- Chicago-based mortgage broker David Hochberg helps first-time home buyers in Illinois navigate a tricky and demanding real estate market that has seen prices rise to…

9 @ 9: In Finland, speeding tickets are based on income WGNTV Chicago 9 @ 9: In Finland, speeding tickets are based on income – WGN TV Chicago & Latest News Update I tried to give all kinds of news to y'all latest news today…

Want to learn about community groups organizing around issues like tenants' rights and the cop academy? The Humboldt Park Housing Project (HPHP), a group fighting for affordable housing for low-income residents, hosts training at…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Illinois police say a high school student was arrested Thursday after allegedly bringing a loaded gun to school.The incident happened at Wauconda High School when police informed school staff…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- Republican Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey took aim at Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday as Republicans gathered at the state fair for their day to rally party loyalists.Bailey was also working to…

The Light, the Chicago-based youth artist-activist ensemble of Collaboraction, will wrap up its Summer Nights Out in the Parks 2022 tour this weekend with three back-to-back performances in the South and West Sides of the city:Thursday,…

SPRINGFIELD — Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey kicked off the biggest political week of the year in Springfield on Tuesday by criticizing Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker's economic policies and promising to end sex-ed standards…

The World Health Organization said it was holding an open forum to rename the disease monkeypox after some critics raised concerns the name could be derogatory or have racist connotations. In a statement on Friday, the UN…

The latest novelty in urban planning circles is “the city 15 minutes away”, the concept…

We could all benefit from good news from Washington. I do not have. The Senate's…

Chicago Cubs (47-66, third in NL Central) vs. Washington nationals (38-78, fifth in the NL East)Washington; Monday, 7:05 p.m. EDTLAUNCH PROBABLES: Cubs: Marcus Stroman (3-5, 4.20 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 74 strikeouts); Nationals: Josiah Gray…

Eight people, including at least five Americans, were injured when a gunman opened fire Sunday morning on a bus in Jerusalem, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said.Among those injured in the attack was a pregnant woman, who was forced to give…

Senator Kyrsten Sinema, the Arizona Democrat who single-handedly thwarted her party's longstanding goal of raising taxes on wealthy investors, received nearly $1 million during the year elapsed from private equity…

The Chicago White Sox will host the Detroit Tigers Saturday evening. The White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Friday to improve to 57-56 on the season. The Tigers now sit 43-71 on the year. Detroit has a terrible 18-38 road record…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Chicago Police Department (CPD) reportedly ordered two commanders to divert some of their police from neighborhoods to film and television production sets on Friday, according to local…

One Saturday a month, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War meet at the Memorial Opera House where they have met for nearly 130 years. Later, a LimeLights children's class creates opportunities for students to build confidence and…

Next month, the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance will present the fifth annual Destinos Chicago International Theater Festival. But it will be bittersweet; the woman most responsible for making the festival happen, CLATA co-founder…

Two of Illinois' most populous counties have seen reductions in several key COVID metrics in recent weeks, with Cook and McHenry counties both falling to a 'medium' community level of the virus, according to the Centers for…

On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds will meet in Dyersville, Iowa, for the second annual Major League Baseball Field of Dreams game. The game is a…

Chicago needs to send a clear and sustained message from the top of the police…

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents in Cincinnati seized three shipments of counterfeit jewelry and watches from Hong Kong on Friday and Saturday. Centers of Excellence and Expertise judged the counterfeit items, in…

Chicago White Sox (56-54, third in AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (45-66, fourth in AL Central)Kansas City, Missouri; Wednesday, 8:10 p.m. EDTPROBABLE PITCHERS: White Sox: Johnny Cueto (4-5, 2.91 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 64 strikeouts);…

Anticipation among area soccer fans is building towards early next year, when St. Louis City SC will play their first Major League Soccer game after the ownership group received an expansion squad .…

A man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly exchanged gunfire with…

HONG KONG — Hong Kong will reduce the mandatory hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals to three days a week, the city leader said on Monday. The southern Chinese city remains one of the few…

Roger E. Mosley, best known for his role as helicopter pilot Theodore "TC" Calvin on the CBS television series "Magnum PI," died early Sunday morning. He was 83 years old. No other details about Mosley's death are available at this…

Chicago Sky's Kahleah Copper and Allie Quigley have a lot to do. They're in the middle of a race to help their team repeat as WNBA champions with the playoffs in two weeks. But they still manage to find the time to give back to their…

July 29, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Sky forward Azura Stevens (30) reacts after a defensive play against the New York Liberty during the second half of the WNBA game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory…

TURNER supports public relations and communications activities in North America for Tourism Australia. The agency will implement and manage Tourism Australia's brand marketing strategy through consumer and trade media, influencer…

Senate Democrats have reached agreement on changes to their flagship economic legislation, they announced Thursday night, removing the biggest roadblock to advancing one of President Joe Biden's top election-year priorities…

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A proposal for a new homeless shelter serving men in the Rogers Park community is getting the green light. As CBS 2's Marybel González reported Thursday night, advocates say the facility is needed…

A former Illinois lawyer who retired to Texas and two conservative political action committees filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday challenging recently approved restrictions on campaign contributions to Illinois judicial candidates for…

Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal has urged Ghanaian residents in the United States of America (USA) to champion the drive to increase…

WTTW News invites you to Black Voices: A Conversation with the WTTW News Communitya virtual event on Monday, August 29 at 8:00 p.m. It's no secret that the educational resources of the city of Chicago are not evenly distributed. The…

Aug 2 (Reuters) - Two of the Federal Reserve's most "dovish" policymakers signaled on Tuesday that they and their colleagues remain committed and "completely united" in pushing U.S. interest rates to a level that will will further dampen…

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois reported 2,903 new COVID cases and 1 new death on Monday.Cook County remains in the "high" category for COVID transmission.IDPH said "daily deaths reported on weekends and early in the week may be low" and "those…

Minnesota has long touted housing affordability in its efforts to recruit and retain people and industry. Although it still largely holds, it's patchy depending on where you live and how much money you…

Google expanded its footprint in Chicago last Wednesday, announcing a deal to buy a postmodern landmark in the Loop in a much-needed shake-up in the heart of the city's central business district.The tech giant's plans to buy the James R…

Lollapalooza wrapped up in Grant Park on Sunday with a lineup that included artists from Chicago Horsegirl and Beach Bunny and late-night bold names Green Day and J-Hope – the latter being the first K-pop headliner. of a major American…

Lollapalooza did well in Chicago with Metallica among the artists to have played It's the last day of Lollapalooza that's about to begin but there's a lot of huge acts to come. Green Day, BTS's J-Hope and Maneskin are among the artists…

Sydney is on track to join the world's hottest marathon cities, with the Blackmores Sydney Marathon officially announced as a contender for the Abbott World Marathon Majors series - the first marathon from Oceania to be nominated. To…

From hand-woven Californian baskets to decadent Turkish towels, co-owners Nicole Petsos and Vivian Afrik want to tell you how and where each handcrafted piece they sell was created. It's the company…

Chicago's undocumented students are getting a big boost when it comes to navigating…

Inflation jumped in June and average worker wages accelerated in the spring – signs that Americans are unlikely to feel any relief from rising prices anytime soon and that the Federal Reserve will feel pressured to raise costs further. of…

As Lollapalooza descends on Grant Park for four days of music and community celebration, Chicago cannabis dispensaries are gearing up for what they hope will be another long weekend of explosive sales.From outdoor tents to treat customers…

A new University of Chicago fund designed to support and scale up community and academic violence reduction efforts is now accepting applications through September 1, 2022. In a message to the University community on July 28,…

BRIDGEVIEW, IL — Like the concentric circles of a tree, Josephine Rendell's rings span ten decades. She is the matriarch of her family and the oldest member of the church her mother founded more than 65 years ago. His incredible life was…

By Charlie Innis (July 27, 2022, 7:18 p.m. EDT) -- Google plans to expand its presence in Chicago by purchasing the James R. Thompson Center, currently valued at $105 million, after the building undergoes renovations with a developer…

Two Chicago public school teachers face fire for encouraging high school students to…

As a hub of iconic neighborhoods and outstanding architecture, there's plenty to admire in Chicago. Every year, tourists enjoy the city from a panoramic view on two breathtaking observation decks, Skydeck Chicago and Chicago 360. A!-->!-->!-->…

Eli's Cheesecake Co. broke ground on Tuesday on a $9.5 million expansion to its Northwest Side production facility that will give the iconic Chicago cheesecake maker space to grow as it expands. will recover from the COVID-19…

Chicago White Sox (48-48, third in AL Central) vs. Colorado Rockies (44-53, fourth in NL West)Denver; Tuesday, 8:40 p.m. EDTLIKELY TO PITCH: White Sox: Michael Kopech (3-6, 3.36 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 74 strikeouts); Rockies: German Marquez…

LJust over a decade ago, Water Tower Place was the ultimate destination for shoppers wanting to splash the cash along the Magnificent Mile. The gray marble-clad building on North Michigan Avenue was once home to retail…

Bears offer safety to rookies Jaquan Brisker the opportunity of a lifetime. He may want…

Ricketts recently began a nearly week-long process to paint a Route 66 mural at the southwest corner of West Vandalia and South Main streets in downtown Edwardsville. The mural will be displayed on an exterior wall of the building facing…

On Tuesday, nine high school and college students aged 14 to 18 gathered on the West Side at Collins Academy High School in Douglass Park to prepare for the next seven weeks.It was a training day for teenagers who are part of My Block, My…

There are still a lot of unknowns for Sam Lewis of Simeon, one of Illinois' top twelve…