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Chicago City Council commission OKs revitalization plan for Auburn Gresham 79th Street corridor
The Chicago City Council plan commission has given the OK for a plan to revitalize the 79th Street corridor in Auburn Gresham ...
Preparations underway for possible ‘teen takeover' in downtown Chicago
The preparations have left some nearby residents confused, who saw a fence go up around Ogden Park in Streeterville Thursday ...
As cherry blossoms peak in Chicago, here’s how to get a peek before they’re gone
Once the flowers open, cherry blossoms typically stick around for just one to two weeks, and that window can shrink depending ...
Four Chicago-area men accused in suburban burglary may be tied to larger crew, authorities say
A Range Rover, a Mercedes, and a foot chase in the suburbs — what we know about a break-in tied to a larger investigation.
Chicago homicides in 2025: 101 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
Information about homicides is released daily by the city of Chicago. The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by ...
Storm timing: What to expect and when as storms threaten Chicago area
With the warm temps in the Chicago area comes the threat for severe storms, some of which could bring damaging winds, hail or even an isolated tornado.
Pleasant Wednesday before Friday storms in Chicago
Another pleasant day follows Wednesday with temperatures hovering in the 50s. Brisk winds will make it cooler in the 40s near ...
Chicago Bears 7-round mock draft: Shoring up the trenches, adding playmakers
With the NFL draft just one week away, here's our penultimate Bears 7-round mock draft that features moves in the trenches ...
Suspect charged with hate crime in attack on two Jewish students in Chicago
A suspect was charged with a hate crime for a November attack on two Jewish students who were demonstrating in support of ...