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Honoring Officer Rivera’s Love for Horses and Community: The Legacy Lives On!

Honoring Officer Rivera’s Love for Horses and Community: The Legacy Lives On!

CHICAGO — As Chicago continues to mourn the tragic loss of Officer Krystal Rivera, those who knew her best are urging the public to ...

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Wood Street In West Town To Become One-Way — After Years Of Debate Over Bike Lanes

Wood Street In West Town To Become One-Way — After Years Of Debate Over Bike Lanes

WEST TOWN, CHICAGO — After more than three years of delays and neighborhood debate, portions of Wood Street in West Town and Wicker Park ...

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Chicago Man Killed, Passenger Injured In High-Speed Crash On Central Avenue

Chicago Man Killed, Passenger Injured In High-Speed Crash On Central Avenue

CHICAGO — A fatal crash on Chicago’s West Side late Thursday left a 31-year-old man dead and a passenger seriously injured after their car ...

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Ex-4th Ward Candidate Wins $1.4 Million In Defamation Suit Against Ald. Robinson’s Campaign

Ex-4th Ward Candidate Wins $1.4 Million In Defamation Suit Against Ald. Robinson’s Campaign

BRONZEVILLE — A Cook County jury has awarded $1.475 million to former 4th Ward aldermanic candidate Ebony Lucas, finding that Ald. Lamont Robinson’s political ...

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Caleb Williams Says His New Bears Scarf From Beverly Knit Shop Miss Purl Is ‘Pretty Fire’

Caleb Williams Says His New Bears Scarf From Beverly Knit Shop Miss Purl Is ‘Pretty Fire’

BEVERLY — A heartfelt gift from a South Side knit shop is making waves with Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams — and inspiring ...

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The Green Mill Is For Sale — But Its Historic Legacy Likely To Stay Intact

The Green Mill Is For Sale — But Its Historic Legacy Likely To Stay Intact

UPTOWN, CHICAGO — One of Chicago’s most legendary music venues — the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge — could soon have a new landlord. But ...

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Chicago White Sox Ownership Deal Set — But Sale May Not Be Final Until 2034

Chicago White Sox Ownership Deal Set — But Sale May Not Be Final Until 2034

BRIDGEPORT — Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf has reached a long-term agreement to eventually sell the team — but fans may be waiting ...

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Chicago Task Force Aims To Confront Anti-Trans Violence — But Advocates Say Action, Not Symbolism, Is What’s Needed

Chicago Task Force Aims To Confront Anti-Trans Violence — But Advocates Say Action, Not Symbolism, Is What’s Needed

CHICAGO — A long-overdue citywide task force has been formed to address the disproportionate violence and neglect facing transgender Chicagoans — especially Black and ...

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29 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Blues Fest, Ribfest, Art Fairs, and More

29 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Blues Fest, Ribfest, Greek Fests, Art Walks & More

CHICAGO — June is bringing warmer weather and the return of beloved Chicago festivals, from the Chicago Blues Festival in Millennium Park (the largest ...

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Remembering the 1982 Tylenol Murders

Remembering the 1982 Tylenol Murders: The Cyanide Poisonings That Shocked Chicago

CHICAGO — In the fall of 1982, the Chicago area was gripped by fear as seven people died suddenly after ingesting Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules ...

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