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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.
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Wishbone Chicago Announces Closure After 36 Years
Wishbone Chicago, located at 1800 West Grand Avenue, will close after 36 years, announced by co‑owners Joel and Julie Nickson on August 3, 2026.
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Bears' Kyle Monangai Returns to Practice After Soft‑Tissue Injury
Kyle Monangai participated in the Bears' first padded practice on August 3, despite a soft‑tissue injury, with coaches indicating the issue is not expected to…
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Grant Park Battered After Rain‑Soaked Lollapalooza Weekend
Lollapalooza ended after four days of heavy rain and over 100,000 daily attendees, leaving Grant Park damaged and in need of repair. City crews will begin…
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Police Report 10 Arrests, 67 Hospitalizations at Lollapalooza
Chicago police reported ten arrests and sixty‑seven hospital transports during Lollapalooza, with no arrests on the final day of the July 31‑August 2 event.
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Southwest Flight Loses Nose‑Gear Tire Pressure at Midway
Southwest Airlines flight 1243 lost pressure in both nose‑gear tires during landing at Midway on August 3, 2026, producing smoke and necessitating a tow; no…
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Illinois Increases NITA Sales Tax by 0.25% in Six Counties
Effective August 1, 2026, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority's sales tax will increase by 0.25 percent in six Chicago‑area counties, with the Illinois…
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White Sox Trade for Reliever Huascar Brazobán
The Chicago White Sox acquired right‑hand reliever Huascar Brazobán from the New York Mets just before the 5 p.m. Central trade deadline, adding a 36‑year‑old…