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Labor Day Parade Returns to Chicago’s Southeast Side
A Labor Day Parade featuring union members, retirees and labor advocates took place on Chicago’s Southeast Side on September 5, marking the first such event…
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Humid Saturday in Chicago Ahead of Cooler Labor Day
Pete Sack of NBC 5 says Saturday will stay humid with temperatures in the 80s, but the rest of Labor Day weekend should become cooler and more comfortable.
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One Dead, Another Critical After High‑Speed Wicker Park Crash
A high‑speed crash on North Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park on September 4 killed one man and left another critically injured, with police attributing the…
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Ishbia Presents Riverside White Sox Stadium Plan at The Railyards
Justin Ishbia, via Canal Edge LLC, presented a mixed‑use riverside stadium concept at The Railyards as the White Sox search for a new home before their…
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Police Chase of Stolen Toyota Leads to Crashes, Pedestrian Injured
A police chase of a stolen red Toyota on North Sheridan Road in Rogers Park led to multiple collisions and injured a pedestrian. The driver failed to stop,…
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28-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot After Argument in Chicago Lawn
A 28-year-old man was shot after an argument on South Kedzie Avenue in Chicago Lawn on September 4, 2026, and died at Holy Cross Hospital. Chicago police are…
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City Methodist Church to Be Demolished After Decades of Vacancy
Chicago officials and the firm Bailey Edward will demolish the vacant City Methodist Church on September 5, 2026, after failed preservation attempts and…
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Two Suspects Shoot 29-Year-Old Man Dead in West Englewood
Two unidentified suspects shot and killed a 29-year-old man on South Laflin Street in West Englewood early Saturday, fleeing in a blue sedan, and police have…
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Logan Square Listening Club Starts Monthly Music Gatherings
The Logan Square Listening Club has begun monthly listening parties to highlight local musical heritage, foster community interaction, and expand access to…
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Blue Island Schools Turn to Temporary Cleanup After Custodial Layoffs
The Blue Island School District dismissed all custodial staff in August 2026 and is now using temporary cleaning methods, prompting concerns from the workers’…
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Extreme Heat Traps Chicago Bridges, Halts Traffic for Hours
Extreme heat on Sept. 2 caused two Chicago movable bridges, including the DuSable Lake Shore Drive Bridge, to seize in the raised position, creating traffic…
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Photographer's One-Day Exhibit Raises Funds for Chicago Vendors
Photographer Jesus "Chuy" Reyes is hosting a one‑day photo exhibit on September 6 in Chicago to raise funds for street vendors, who often rely on community…
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Local Teens to Paint Mural for New Roseland Police Precinct
Community leaders, including Dolores Ruiz-Villalvazo and local institutions, plan a mural for the new Roseland police precinct to be painted by neighborhood…
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Woman Fatally Shot in Englewood on Friday Morning
Chicago Police report that a woman was fatally shot while walking in Englewood on Friday morning, September 4, 2026, and an investigation is underway with no…
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Uber to Cut Over 300 Chicago Jobs in Restructuring
Uber announced on September 1, 2026 that it will cut more than 300 Chicago jobs, about ten percent of its local workforce, as part of a broader effort to…
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Chicago Issues Lake Michigan Safety Warning for Labor Day Weekend
Chicago officials have warned the public to exercise caution and follow safety measures on Lake Michigan during Labor Day weekend, citing the high number of…
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Prime Healthcare Halts Obstetrics at Three Chicago Hospitals, Underwood Says No Plan
Prime Healthcare halted obstetrics services at three Chicago hospitals, prompting criticism from Rep. Lauren Underwood over the lack of explanation or travel…
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Heat Advisory Issued for Chicago Area on Friday
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Chicago, northern Illinois, and northwest Indiana, warning of temperatures up to 95°F and a heat index…
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Two Downtown Robberies, One at Gunpoint, Reported by Police
Chicago police reported two robberies on Friday morning in the West Loop and River North, one involving a gun, with two male suspects still at large.
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Chicago Residents Oppose Amtrak Bridgeport Maintenance Facility
Chicago’s Bridgeport and Chinatown residents, along with community organizers, are opposing Amtrak’s proposed maintenance facility, demanding an environmental…
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Pickup Hits Parked Semi on I‑90, Causing Major Delays
A pickup truck struck a parked semi‑truck with flashers on the Jane Addams Tollway eastbound near Beverly Road at 5:48 a.m., causing major traffic delays for…
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Downtown DuSable Bridge Shut Down Amid Structural Warnings
A multi‑hour shutdown of the downtown DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge highlighted a 2024 inspection that labeled its superstructure intolerable and in need of…
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Labrador Dies After Being Left in Hot Daycare Van in Wheeling
A six‑year‑old black Labrador died in Wheeling after being left in a hot daycare transport van for several hours, raising concerns about pet‑care vehicle…
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American Airlines Flight Halts Takeoff at LaGuardia After Bird Strike
An American Airlines flight to Chicago O'Hare aborted its takeoff at LaGuardia on September 3, 2026, after an apparent bird strike, highlighting the persistent…