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Man Robs Three Englewood Lawn Care Workers at Gunpoint
A masked gunman robbed three lawn‑care workers in Englewood on September 28, demanding phones and wallets before escaping in a vehicle. Police are now…
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Itz‑Chel By Peke’s to Close After Eight Months
Itz‑Chel By Peke’s will shut permanently on Oct. 4 after eight months in Pilsen, as owner Johnathan Macedo shifts focus to expanding Peke's Pozole in Archer…
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Chicago Orders Ford City Mall Owner to Boost Security
Chicago ordered the owners of the closed Ford City Mall to improve security and scheduled a court hearing after a video showed a mass break‑in. The mall has…
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Uptown Theatre Added to Open House Chicago Tour
Uptown Theatre joins the Open House Chicago tour, letting the public view its interior. The historic, long‑vacant movie palace is now one of 101 sites featured…
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Chicago Painter's Work Sells for $1.35 Million at NY Auction
Gertrude Abercrombie’s painting fetched $1.35 million at a New York auction, the first of her work to exceed $1 million, indicating growing market demand.
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Grammy‑Nominated Mariachi Rocks Bears’ Monday Night Anthem
Mariachi Herencia de México sang the national anthem before the Bears’ Monday Night Football game on September 28, 2026, and the video of the performance went…
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Early Voting Starts Thursday at Chicago Loop Supersite
Early voting began Thursday at a Loop supersite for the 2026 general election, and participant Justin Labonte aims to keep his record of never missing a vote.
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Flood Watch Issued for Chicago Area Amid Ongoing Heavy Rain
Officials placed a flood watch on most Chicago-area counties on Thursday due to ongoing heavy rain that raises flood risk.
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COPA Releases Video of 2025 River North Hotel Shooting
COPA released video of a 2025 police shooting at a River North hotel, illustrating its role in overseeing use‑of‑force investigations.
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Chicago History Museum Unveils Westside Love Map Exhibit
In March 2027, the Chicago History Museum will launch the “Westside Love Map” exhibit, presenting 14 hand‑drawn maps of Austin, North Lawndale and Garfield…
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Illinois Supreme Court Orders Chicago to Pay $10.5 Million Settlement
The Illinois Supreme Court denied Chicago's appeal and mandated a $10.5 million payment to the victim's family over a 2018 police chase that violated…
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Chicago Proposes $260.8 Million Settlement for Wrongful Convictions
Chicago city lawyers propose a $260.8 million settlement to resolve 16 wrongful‑conviction cases involving 17 men tied to former detective Ruben Guevara,…
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CPS enrollment hits 20‑year low
CPS reports enrollment has fallen to 304,700, a drop of 11,500 and the lowest in over two decades, ending a period of stable or modest growth linked to…
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Morningstar to Move HQ to Chicago's Thompson Center
Morningstar will move its global headquarters to Chicago’s Thompson Center, a building Google is converting into its own Chicago headquarters.
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CPS Clears Referee Pay, Varsity Football Returns This Weekend
CPS released overdue referee wages, ending a strike and enabling varsity football games on Oct. 1‑2 after earlier cancellations of freshman and junior varsity…
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Water advisory asks Chicago residents to delay showers amid rain
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago warned residents to delay showers and avoid laundry appliance use as heavy rain approaches,…
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Youth Pandemic Time Capsules Featured in Chicago Exhibit
A Chicago exhibit titled “Look Back to Go Forward” displays items from youth time capsules created in 2021, encouraging reflection on pandemic experiences.
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New York Firm Acquires Chicago Parking Meter System
A New York investment firm will take over Chicago's parking meters after a deal with the city, ending private operator control.
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Fall Bridge Lifts Begin on Chicago River for Boaters
CDOT began the seasonal fall bridge lifts on the Chicago River to let recreational vessels travel between Lake Michigan and river storage yards, continuing its…
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Officer Bartholomew’s Name Added to Gold Star Memorial
Officer Bartholomew, killed at Swedish Hospital, will have his name added to the Gold Star Memorial that commemorates fallen Chicago police officers.
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Arts Alliance Illinois asks mayor to add $15 million to arts budget
Arts Alliance Illinois urged the mayor to add $15 million to the city’s FY27 arts grant budget, aiming to broaden support for local artists and cultural groups.
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Chicago Park District Holds First Town Hall on E‑Bike Rules
The Chicago Park District held its first town hall to address speed limits and enforcement of micromobility devices, following a new Illinois law that mandates…
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Sergeant Charged with Felony Battery After Video Shows Punch
Sergeant Jeremy Sikorski faces a felony aggravated battery charge after a video showed him punching a 17-year-old girl on August 9, 2026, following earlier…
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ComEd Rules Out 14 Lincoln Park Substation Sites
ComEd rejected 14 potential sites for a Lincoln Park substation, citing cost, size and infrastructure concerns. Residents and officials are requesting greater…