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Fire heavily damages new Asian Fusion restaurant in Edgewater days before opening
The grand opening of an Asian-fusion restaurant in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood will be significantly delayed after smoke and fire tore through the kitchen. The fire at Chicago Lunchbox occurred on Wednesday night, just hours before the restaurant was set to undergo an inspection prior to opening. “I came to make sure the restaurant was ready for inspection,” said Lunchbox...
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Authorities investigating sexual abuse, pregnancy of resident at Geneva care facility
Law enforcement in Kane County are investigating a pregnancy and allegations of sexual abuse at a care facility for disabled adults, officials said.
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Family of Chicago man with autism who went missing following father's death plead for his return
The family of a missing South Chicago man with autism is hoping Chicagoans will look out for the 43-year-old, who may be somewhere downtown or near the museum campus.
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University of Chicago astronomy students prepare for trip of a lifetime for solar eclipse
Monday’s total solar eclipse will be an out-of-this-world lesson for about 50 astronomy students from the University of Chicago. The class will head south to Carbondale to be in the path of totality.
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Hundreds evacuate Libertyville restaurant as fire erupts during Easter brunch
Easter brunch at a longstanding restaurant in suburban Libertyville was disrupted when a fire ignited at a buffet table, forcing hundreds of customers and employees to evacuate.
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Repairs underway after Dixmoor reports 3 more water main breaks in 24-hour span
Families preparing for Easter celebrations in south suburban Dixmoor were disrupted by the village’s latest round of water troubles on Saturday.
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Oak Point University's sudden upcoming closure leaves students blindsided
The sudden closure of an accredited Chicago-area nursing school left hundreds of students deciding where to finish their degrees, while another local university promised to transfer students to its campus.
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Chicago police seeking suspects in violent armed robberies on Northwest Side
Chicago police are searching for a violent armed robbery crew that struck 13 times Saturday in Avondale, Portage Park, Logan Square and other Northwest Side neighborhoods.
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Wheaton residents express opposition to parking lot expansion at Cosley Zoo
The Cosley Zoo has been in the Wheaton community for 50 years. Recently, the zoo said it needs more parking spaces for overflow visitors during peak times.
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Hinsdale votes to institute 90-day minimum stay for short-term rentals
In the quaint and quiet Chicago suburb of Hinsdale, a debate over short-term rentals from the likes of Airbnb led to a public meeting and a vote on Wednesday night.