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Beverly Association Ends Summer with Western Avenue Porch Concert
The Beverly Area Planning Association will conclude its summer porch concert series with a final, free performance on Western Avenue on September 12, 2026,…
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City Council to Vote on Ethics Reform Ordinance
Chicago City Council will vote on September 9 to adopt an ethics reform ordinance that incorporates three‑year‑old proposals from the Board of Ethics, aiming…
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Alderman Michael Rodriguez Announces He Won’t Seek Reelection
Chicago’s 22nd Ward alderman Michael Rodriguez announced he will not run for reelection, citing family time, and indicated he would back chief of staff Elianne…
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Chicago Offers $500 River Jump, Reopens Swim Registration
Chicago is offering a $500 prize for a limited‑time river jump and has opened registration for 250 swimmers in the expanded September 2026 Chicago River Swim.
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Chicago Issues Alert as Hundreds of Millions of Birds Fly Over City
Chicago officials and Animal Care and Control issued an alert that nearly 300 million birds will fly over the city Wednesday night as part of a larger…
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Sci‑Fi Novel ‘Orbital’ Selected for 2026 One Book, One Chicago
The sci‑fi novel Orbital has been chosen as the 2026 title for Chicago’s One Book, One Chicago reading program, which designates a single book for citywide…
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Park District Seeks Input on Renaming Bucktown Park
The Chicago Park District is seeking public input from September 9 to October 24, 2026, on renaming Bucktown’s Park No. 567 after late artist Dont Fret.…
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Open House Chicago Returns Oct. 17-18 with 20 New Sites
Open House Chicago returns on October 17‑18, 2026, featuring twenty new sites in its 16th year, and remains one of the world’s largest architecture festivals.
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Chicago Expands Free Narcan Newsboxes to More Neighborhoods
Chicago’s Department of Health and the 46th Ward Office are extending free Narcan newsboxes to more neighborhoods, aiming to broaden community access to the…
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Illinois Bill Aims to Make Gun Makers Pay Part of Violence Costs
Illinois legislators have proposed a 2026 bill that would require gun manufacturers to pay a share of the state's $20 billion annual gun‑violence costs when…
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Judge Weighs Blocking Illinois End‑of‑Life Law Before Sept. 12
A federal judge in Chicago heard arguments on whether to block Illinois' End‑of‑Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act from taking effect on Sept. 12,…
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Illinois Inspector General Michael McCuskey Resigns Amid Harassment Probe Complaints
Illinois Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey resigned in September 2026 after complaints about his handling of sexual harassment investigations,…
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Chicago Opens First AI-Run Teacher-Free School
Chicago opened its first AI-run school without teachers on September 8, 2026, operated by Alpha Chicago, marking the city’s initial use of fully artificial…
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CPS Teacher Opens Vintage Pop‑Up Boutique in Beverly
CPS teacher Melissa Matthews opened a temporary vintage boutique called Adorned By M in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, offering curated, refurbished thrift…
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42‑Unit Apartment Project Moves Forward at Former Logan Square Recovery Center
The former Logan Square Recovery Center is set to be converted into a 42‑unit apartment building, a move intended to boost residential density and revitalize…
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Bridgeport Community and Officials Oppose Amtrak Facility Plan
Bridgeport residents and Chicago officials are opposing Amtrak's rail maintenance facility plan, citing potential disruption and uncertainty tied to a possible…
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Man Fires Shots in Logan Square Standoff, No Serious Injuries
Police responded to a domestic dispute on Wrightwood Avenue in Logan Square, where a man barricaded himself inside a home and fired repeatedly, leading to a…
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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III to Depart by Year-End
Lonnie Bunch III will step down as the Smithsonian’s 14th secretary on December 31, 2026, ending a historic three‑year tenure that began in June 2023. The…
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UIC Report Finds $1.2 B Hit to Chicago Retail, Dining
A University of Illinois Chicago study released on September 8, 2026 estimates that stricter immigration enforcement caused a $1.2 billion decline in Chicago’s…
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Man Rescued from Lake Michigan by Beachgoers at Illinois Beach State Park
Beachgoers rescued a man found face-down in Lake Michigan at Illinois Beach State Park on September 6, 2026, before Zion Fire and Rescue Department arrived.…
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Body Found in Parked Car on Dan Ryan Expressway
Illinois State Police troopers found a dead body in a parked car on the Dan Ryan Expressway near Rate Field around 5 a.m. on September 6, 2026 while responding…
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Infant Killed, Seven Injured in I‑57 Crash Near Chicago
A September 7 collision on I‑57 in Harvey killed a six‑month‑old infant and injured seven others, prompting a state police investigation and emergency response.
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Chicago Beaches and Pools Close After Monday
Chicago Park District will close all 23 city beaches and outdoor pools after 7 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026, marking the traditional end of the outdoor…