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Chicago White Sox Face Baltimore Orioles in Weather-Altered Series

Weather Shift Sets Dramatic Stage for White Sox vs. Orioles Series in Baltimore

Baseball fans in Chicago and Baltimore are gearing up for a pivotal weekend series that now kicks off earlier than expected. Due to weather ...

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West Town’s New Bar Just Reopened a Piece of Bucktown History — Did You Spot the Iconic Sign?

West Town’s New Bar Just Reopened a Piece of Bucktown History — Did You Spot the Iconic Sign?

CHICAGO — Something old just found new life in West Town. A brand-new bar named Friends of Friends opened this past weekend at 701 ...

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Mother says unsafe unit played role in 4-year-old son's fall out window

Chicago Mom Blames Unsafe Housing After 4-Year-Old Son Falls from Third-Floor Window

4-Year-Old Boy Falls from Apartment Window in Bronzeville On Memorial Day, a 4-year-old boy named Kevin fell out of a third-floor apartment window on ...

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Chicago Awards $20 Million In Neighborhood Grants — Did Your Area Make the List?

Chicago Invests $20M in Community Grants Across Neighborhoods The City of Chicago has awarded over $20 million in community development grants to more than ...

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79-year-old man killed in hit-and-run crash on Near West Side, police seeking suspect who witness says ran light, fled on foot

79-Year-Old Man Killed in Hit-and-Run on Near West Side; Police Searching for Suspect

CHICAGO — A late-night hit-and-run crash has claimed the life of a 79-year-old man in Chicago’s Near West Side, according to the Chicago Police ...

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Free Planet Fitness Summer Memberships for Teens Ages 14–19

Planet Fitness Offers Free Summer Gym Access to Teens With High School Summer Pass

Summer break is right around the corner, and for teenagers across the Midwest—and the country—Planet Fitness is offering a chance to stay active, boost ...

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Midwest Pride Month 2025: Top Events to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Communities Across the Region

Midwest Pride Month 2025: Top Events to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Communities Across the Region

Every June, the Midwest turns into a vibrant map of rainbow flags, marching bands, drag shows, family festivals, and powerful moments of LGBTQ+ visibility. ...

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Chicago Police Seek Public’s Help in Search for Missing Teen Jalissa Soto

Urgent Search Underway for Missing 14-Year-Old Jalissa Soto, Last Seen in Gage Park

The Chicago Police Department is actively searching for 14-year-old Jalissa Soto, a teen girl reported missing from the city’s Gage Park neighborhood on May ...

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