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Local watch parties planned ahead of Monday's solar eclipse
The solar eclipse is just days away, and though Chicago is not in the path of totality, our area will still have a great view.
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Chicago veterinarian, dog show judge arrested on child pornography charges: court docs
Editor’s note: Some of the details described in the story below may be disturbing for readers. A Chicago veterinarian and well-known dog show judge was arrested by federal agents on child pornography charges following a several months-long investigation by the FBI, court documents revealed. Adam Stafford King, 39, was taken into custody on Friday at his home in west suburban Elburn...
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Chicago voter turnout ‘shockingly low' for March primary. Here's what experts say
There are more than 1.5 million registered voters in Chicago. Only about 20 percent showed up for the primary election.
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Chicago celebrates St. Patrick's Day with parades, Irish dancing, bagpipes and more
On the heels of the river dyeing and parade in downtown Chicago, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations kicked into high gear as the holiday commenced on Sunday. Parades stepped off on the city’s Northwest and South sides, attracting crowds from near and far. A 20-plus-year tradition in the Norwood Park neighborhood, the Northwest Side Irish Parade entertained specators with marching...
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Chicago City Council members helping with education, measles vaccines at Pilsen migrant shelter
Eight people living in Chicago have contracted the Measles virus in the last week. Seven of those people are living at a Pilsen migrant shelter.
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Community group pushes for more support for possible Bears stadium in Arlington Heights
Amid news that the Chicago Bears have pivoted away from Arlington Heights and toward a stadium on Chicago’s lakefront, Arlington Heights residents say they were caught off guard.
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One Summer Chicago youth employment program officially launches
One Summer Chicago, which has helped thousands of young Chicagoans secure summer jobs during its existence, officially launched for 2024 on Tuesday.
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Northwest Indiana residents capture apparent tornado on camera
Startling video showed the frightening moment a tornado touched down in northwest Indiana during severe storms that pummeled the Chicago area Tuesday.
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Video shows rescue of baby from burning building in South Shore
The power of Wednesday’s fire was visible in the black smoke billowing out of the windows of a high-rise building located near 71st Street and Jeffrey Boulevard.
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1 rescued after fire at Tinley Park senior living facility leads to evacuation
Firefighters rescued one person from a fire at a senior living facility in south suburban Tinley Park on Monday evening, according to authorities. The fire was reported at around 5:15 p.m. at Hanover Place, 16851 S. Harlem Ave. According to authorities, the fire occurred in the living room of a first-floor unit, though a cause remained unclear late Monday. One…
