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Funny Fact: If You’ve Never Used a Lawn Chair to Save a Parking Spot, Are You Even From Chicago?

Funny Fact: If You’ve Never Used a Lawn Chair to Save a Parking Spot, Are You Even From Chicago?

CHICAGO — In the unspoken but passionately upheld law of the land, if you shovel out a parking spot in winter, that spot becomes ...

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At Least 276 Children Shot in Chicago Since 2021, Data Shows

At Least 276 Children Shot in Chicago Since 2021, Data Shows

CHICAGO — At least 276 children aged 16 and younger have been shot across Chicago between January 2021 and early 2022, according to a ...

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Can Business Owners in Illinois Protect Their Company During Divorce? A Legal Guide

Can Business Owners in Illinois Protect Their Company During Divorce? A Legal Guide

ILLINOIS — Divorce is a high-stakes process for anyone, but for entrepreneurs and small business owners, the stakes are even higher. The question many ...

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Despite Growing Economic Concerns, Lawmakers Continue to Fail Illinois Businesses

Despite Growing Economic Concerns, Lawmakers Continue to Fail Illinois Businesses

ILLINOIS — As economic uncertainty continues to grip the state, Illinois lawmakers have passed two controversial bills that business advocates say may further damage ...

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Chicago Lands $100M Year-Round Entertainment Destination

Chicago Lands $100M Year-Round Entertainment Destination

CHICAGO — In a major win for the city’s economy and entertainment industry, Universal Destinations & Experiences has announced it will launch a $100 ...

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Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move in Chicago? Think Again

Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move in Chicago? Think Again

CHICAGO — With recession fears dominating economic headlines, many residents are wondering whether now is the right time to buy or sell a home ...

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Two Security Breaches in 10 Days Spark Concern at O’Hare International Airport

Two Security Breaches in 10 Days Spark Concern at O’Hare International Airport

CHICAGO — Two separate security breaches within a 10-day span at O’Hare International Airport have raised red flags about perimeter safety and checkpoint oversight, ...

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CPS Green Schools Pilot Program Could Bring Solar Panels, Heat Pumps To Dozens Of Chicago Campuses

CPS Green Schools Pilot Program Could Bring Solar Panels, Heat Pumps To Dozens Of Chicago Campuses

CHICAGO — A new resolution heading to the Chicago Board of Education this week could pave the way for solar panels, heat pumps, and ...

Asian Population Grows Rapidly in Metro Chicago, Census Estimates Show

Asian Population Grows Rapidly in Metro Chicago, Census Estimates Show

CHICAGO — New U.S. Census Bureau estimates show that Chicago’s Asian population is growing faster than any other racial or ethnic group in the ...

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Chicago’s Lead Pipe Replacement Plan Trails Federal Deadline by 30 Years

Chicago’s Lead Pipe Replacement Plan Trails Federal Deadline by 30 Years

CHICAGO — Despite having more lead service lines than any other U.S. city, Chicago’s current replacement plan sets a timeline that extends to 2076, ...

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