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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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