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West Side Students Complete Restoration of Historic Clock‑Factory Canvas
Students from Stowe Elementary and West Side schools completed painting a hidden canvas of a historic Chicago clock‑factory storefront, preparing it for…
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Chicago Expands $38 Million School Support Program Amid Criticism
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools announced a $38 million expansion of the Sustainable Community School program, originally piloted in 2018, to…
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Storm System Brings Showers and Thunderstorms to Chicago Tonight
A storm system will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to Chicago from this evening into early Thursday, with up to one inch of rain and no active…
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Teen Dies in North Center Electric Scooter Crash
A 16‑year‑old boy died after being struck while riding an electric scooter in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood on August 5, 2026, according to police.
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Mayor Johnson Sets Criteria for New Chicago Police Superintendent
Mayor Brandon Johnson outlined the criteria for selecting Chicago's next police superintendent and said a choice will be made soon as the current…
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Illinois Confirms 995 Cyclosporiasis Cases, 58 Hospitalized
Illinois health officials reported 995 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases with 58 hospitalizations, emphasizing the illness's severe gastrointestinal effects and…
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Rare Hermaphroditic Bird Spotted in Suburban Chicago
Resident Patty Wetli observed a bird with both male and female traits in a suburban Chicago neighborhood, a rare hermaphroditic occurrence. The sighting adds…
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Chicago Police Chiefs Set to Testify on Traffic Stop Search Tactic
Chicago police chiefs will testify on Tuesday about the origins and use of a traffic stop‑to‑search tactic that critics say is dangerous and discriminatory.…
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National Trust Gives $150,000 Grant to Preserve East Chicago Church
The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded $150,000 to St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in East Chicago to fund a repair and…
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Free AI Boot Camp Arrives in Chicago This Fall
A free three‑day AI boot camp for Chicago high school students, organized by the Mark Cuban Foundation and Youth Advocate Programs Inc., opens online…
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Hazel Crest Neighbors Mobilize After Suburban Tornado Power Outages
After tornadoes knocked out power for thousands in Chicago’s western suburbs, Hazel Crest residents organized clean‑up crews and shared resources to support…
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Chicago Braces for Multiple Storms Wednesday, Possible Severe Weather
NBC 5 warns that fast‑moving disturbances on Wednesday, August 5, could bring repeated showers, thunderstorms and possible severe weather to Chicago, with…
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Advocates Call to Reopen Two Chicago Safety‑Net Hospitals
Local advocates are pressing for the two closed safety‑net hospitals in Chicago to be reopened, citing the need for continued access to essential health care…
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Police Hunt Suspect After Punching Incident on Blue Line Train
A passenger was punched on a Blue Line train near the Pulaski stop on July 22, 2026, leading to hospitalization and surgery; Chicago police are searching for…
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Cleanup Crews Begin Restoring Grant Park After Lollapalooza
Cleanup crews began restoring Grant Park Tuesday after Lollapalooza ended, addressing debris and damage caused by heavy rain and over 100,000 attendees over…
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Chicago Duck Derby Raises Funds for Special Olympics
The annual Chicago Duck Derby on August 6, 2026 will release thousands of rubber ducks into the Chicago River to raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois,…
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Grand Victoria Foundation Rebrands as AMARA, Shifts Funding to Black-Led Groups
The Grand Victoria Foundation renamed itself A Movement Advancing Repair and Abundance (AMARA) and will now focus its grants on Black‑led organizations in…
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Mayor Johnson Calls for $150M State Funding for Chicago Schools
Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the Illinois General Assembly to release $150 million for Chicago Public Schools, citing a $1 billion tax‑increment financing…
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White Sox Add Four Deadline Acquisitions to Roster
The Chicago White Sox added four July 31 deadline acquisitions, including pitcher Luis Castillo, to their 26‑man roster on August 4, completing seven roster…
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Lorde Discusses Self‑Doubt After Lollapalooza Performance
Lorde spoke about self‑doubt and mental‑health struggles after her Lollapalooza set on August 1, 2026, joining other headliners in raising awareness of…
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Cubs Acquire Left‑Handed Starter Braxton Garrett from Marlins
The Cubs traded for left‑handed starter Braxton Garrett from the Marlins on July 31, 2026, after his 2.90 ERA and 83 strikeouts in Triple‑A Jacksonville,…
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Bears safety Coby Bryant carted off field with injury
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant was carted off the practice field at Halas Hall on Monday after a non‑contact injury during one‑on‑one drills. The incident…
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Thunderbirds Return to Chicago Air & Water Show, Breaking Tradition
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform at Chicago's August 2026 Air and Water Show for a second consecutive year, ending the usual alternation with the…
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Cubs Add Reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from Angels
Chicago traded for right‑hander Ryan Zeferjahn from Los Angeles to strengthen the bullpen ahead of the postseason push.