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Free Laundry and Fundraiser Aid Gary Families After Storm
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More Than 230 Forest Preserve Workers Walk Out in Chicago
Over 230 Cook County Forest Preserve employees, represented by Teamsters Local 700, began their first strike on August 17, 2026, halting routine operations…
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Chicago Democratic Socialists Endorse Two Challengers, Skip Two Incumbents
The Chicago Democratic Socialists announced Friday that they are endorsing two city council challengers while opting not to support two incumbent council…
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Beasley Academic Center Pool Reopens After $1.5 Million Renovation
Beasley Academic Center’s pool has reopened after a $1.5 million renovation, with new staff ready to offer swim lessons this fall, restoring a rare…
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Chicago Police Search for Driver After Garfield Park Hit‑and‑Run
A woman was critically injured in a hit‑and‑run on West Van Buren Street in Garfield Park on Aug. 20, and Chicago police are searching for the fleeing driver…
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Four Chicago Firefighters Injured, Three Seriously, in Back of the Yards Fire
Four firefighters were injured, three seriously, while fighting a vacant house fire in Chicago’s Back of the Yards on Aug. 20, 2026; the blaze started on the…
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Chicago DJ and Husband Released from ICE Detention, Continue Asylum Fight
DJ TUNJO and his husband Santiago Páez were detained by ICE at Midway Airport on Aug. 2, 2026, then released on bail last week. They are now resuming their…
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Local Artist Leads Faith-Themed Mural at New Life Church
Diamond V. Galindo, known as Diamond Doodle, will lead a faith‑focused mural at New Life Community Church in Chicago, a project organized by The Heart Project…
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Poll Finds No Clear Leader in Chicago School Board Race
A poll of 600 likely Chicago voters shows no clear front‑runner among five candidates for the Board of Education presidency, with about a third undecided ahead…
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DuPage County Suburbs Hear Mistaken Tornado Sirens Friday Morning
Tornado sirens unintentionally sounded in several DuPage County villages on Friday morning despite no severe weather, prompting an investigation into the false…
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Thunderstorms Expected Across Chicago Tonight
Thunderstorms, some possibly strong or severe, are forecast to develop across Chicago and nearby Milwaukee this evening, following morning showers observed at…
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Jeffries Visits Chicago, Calls for Affordability Focus and House Gains
Hakeem Jeffries toured Chicago on Aug. 21, urging supporters to focus on affordability and to help Democrats win five House seats needed to regain the…
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Plan Commission to Review Ford City Mall Redevelopment Thursday
The Chicago Plan Commission will meet on August 20 to review redevelopment proposals for the former Ford City Mall on the Near West Side, a project slated for…
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Nordstrom to Close Lombard Store, Cut 101 Jobs
Nordstrom will close its Last Chance store at Yorktown Center in Lombard, Illinois, on September 1, 2026, resulting in the layoff of 101 employees as detailed…
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Man Assaults Two Riders at Fullerton CTA Station
A man assaulted two passengers at Chicago's Fullerton CTA station on August 20, 2026, punching one and striking another. Police are investigating the incident…
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Winter 2026‑27 Forecasts Unveiled for Chicago Area
The Farmer's Almanac and the National Weather Service released winter 2026‑27 forecasts for Chicago, noting a possible super El Niño influence on the season's…
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Sludgeworth Returns with New Album Shows at Chicago’s Cobra Lounge
Sludgeworth will play two release shows at Chicago’s Cobra Lounge on August 29‑30, 2026, promoting its new album Second Time Around, the first LP in 35 years.…
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Four Firefighters Injured, Three Seriously, in Back of the Yards Fire
Four firefighters were injured, three seriously, while battling a fire in a vacant wooden two‑family home on South Justine Street in Chicago’s Back of the…
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Chicago Declines to Host 2028 Democratic National Convention
Chicago officials confirmed the city will not host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, ending a history that includes hosting the events in 1968 and 1996.
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Chicago's Jesse White Tumbling Team Eliminated from AGT
The Jesse White Tumbling Team from Chicago was eliminated from America's Got Talent Season 21 on August 19, 2026 after failing to secure enough viewer votes in…
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John Kelly Vows 20 New Ambulances, Fire Trucks, 1,000 Police
John Kelly, a mayoral challenger and former lobbyist, pledged to add 20 ambulances, replace fire engines and hire 1,000 police officers to address Chicago’s…
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New Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch Open at Hegewisch State Park
Hegewisch State Park will open a new fishing pier and kayak launch on the morning of August 22, followed by a Take Kids Fishing Day on Wolf Lake, expanding…
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Alderman Sigcho‑Lopez Launches 25th Ward Re‑Election Bid
Byron Sigcho‑Lopez announced his bid for re‑election as the 25th Ward alderman on August 18, 2026, after being removed from the congressional ballot for…
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Seven Teens Shot Across Chicago, One Dies
Chicago police say seven teenagers were shot in separate incidents across the city on Aug. 18‑19, 2026, resulting in one death. Investigators are treating the…