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Bridgeport Residents Urge Block of $900M Amtrak Facility
Bridgeport residents have asked the Illinois Stadium Authority to block a $900 million Amtrak maintenance facility near Rate Field, citing concerns over the…
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Google Announces Redesign of Chicago’s Thompson Center
Google announced a 2028 redesign of Chicago’s historic Thompson Center, featuring a 17‑story atrium, new sculpture by Sanford Biggers, and expanded public…
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Chitown Sweets Debuts Snack Bar Near Beverly Metra Station
Chitown Sweets opened a snack bar near the Beverly Hills-95th Street Metra station, offering smoothies, mini pancakes, sweet treats and elotes, expanding food…
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Illinois Sends Medicaid Loss Notices to Thousands
Illinois mailed notices to thousands of low‑income and disabled Medicaid recipients on Oct. 1, 2026, warning that a state eligibility review could end their…
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Registration Opens for 2027 Chicago Distance Series Races
Registration for the fifth‑annual 2027 Bank of America Chicago Distance Series, including the Shamrock Shuffle 5K, Chicago 13.1, and Chicago Marathon, opened…
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Customer Fires on Suspected Robber at Orland Park Gas Station
A concealed‑carry permit holder shot a suspected robber during an attempted robbery at a Shell station in Orland Park on September 15, 2026, prompting a police…
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Man Shot Six Times in Avalon Park, Critical Condition
A 46-year-old man was shot six times while walking to his car in Avalon Park on Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. He is in critical condition at the University of Chicago…
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Divvy Bike-Share Logs 3.5 Million Summer Rides
Divvy recorded 3.5 million rides in July and August 2026, with each month exceeding one million trips, marking a new summer ridership record for Chicago's…
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SUVs Used in Irving Park Smash-and-Grab Burglaries
Chicago police say two SUVs were driven into businesses on West Addison’s 3200 block in Irving Park, allowing thieves to grab merchandise before fleeing in a…
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Retired Chicago Police Superintendent Starts $190,000 Pension
Larry Snelling, retired Chicago Police superintendent, began receiving a $15,744.73 monthly pension on August 31, 2026, amounting to nearly $190,000 annually…
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Chicago Skyscrapers Glow Purple for Stillbirth Awareness
Six Chicago skyscrapers will glow purple on September 19, 2026, to honor Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day and remember stillborn babies, including a…
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Police Search for Suspect After Woman Assaulted on CTA Platform
A 25‑year‑old woman was grabbed on the buttocks by a male suspect on a CTA platform in Chicago’s Loop on September 3, 2026, prompting a police investigation…
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Council Moves to Reclaim $451 Million from Parking‑Meter Sale
Chicago City Council, supported by the 11th Ward Alderwoman, proposed renegotiating the 2008 parking‑meter deal to recover $451 million, marking the first…
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Report Identifies Potential Chicago Mayoral Candidates
A new report released on September 14 lists individuals who have declared or are considering a run for Chicago mayor, outlining the early field ahead of the…
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Chicago AI Experts Downplay Threat, Call for Careful Oversight
Chicago computer science experts said fears of an imminent AI threat are overstated but urged careful oversight as the city debates AI regulation.
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Officials Outline Plan to Keep Chicago River Swimmable
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District officials, led by President Kari K. Steele, outlined how they monitor and manage water quality to keep the Chicago…
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NOAA Forecasts Very Strong El Niño for 2026‑27 Winter
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center issued a September 10 outlook showing over a 90 percent chance of a very strong El Niño in fall and winter 2026‑27, projecting…
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Keke Palmer Leads Pilates Class at Move at the Shed
Keke Palmer led a mat Pilates class for nearly 250 people at Salt Shed on September 13, 2026, as part of Chicago's second annual Move at the Shed festival,…
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One‑Third of Chicago Households Face Food Insecurity
A new study released on September 14, 2026, finds that roughly one‑third of Chicago households lack reliable access to enough food, indicating a rise in food…
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Yellowjacket Sightings Surge Across Chicago Area
Yellowjacket activity has sharply increased in Chicago, with many nests reported on building siding and in yards after a summer of extreme heat, storms and…
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Farmers' Almanac Predicts Chicago Winter Snowfall
The Farmers' Almanac has released its snowfall forecast for Chicago's 2026-2027 winter, providing residents with a general expectation as the city moves into…
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Chicago Officials Warn of Wisconsin Measles Surge Impacting Travelers
Chicago and Kane County health officials warned on September 14 that a measles outbreak of over 160 cases in southwestern Wisconsin and two local cases pose a…
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Chicago Faces Marginal Severe Weather Risk on Tuesday
The Storm Prediction Center has placed the Chicago area under a marginal severe weather risk for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, forecasting multiple showers,…