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Chicago city leaders break ground on development project to revitalize LaSalle Street Corridor
A redevelopment project is hoping to bring new life to Chicago’s Loop by transforming vacant office spaces into housing.
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‘Reimagining LaSalle Street': Revitalization project begins, turning office space into housing
There was a groundbreaking today to kick off work to transform an office building along LaSalle Street into residential housing, a first of its kind for the city.
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Police investigating after man found shot to death inside burning Hyde Park home
Chicago police are investigating after a man was found shot to death inside a burning home on the city’s South Side.
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Elected leaders raise concerns after suburban hospital announces cutbacks to cardiovascular program
A community hospital in suburban Waukegan announced it is making changes to hours of operations for patients receiving specialized heart care and treatment in Lake County.
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Chicago pastors prepare to giveaway 40,000 eggs as families grapple with high grocery costs
Chicago faith-based leaders are preparing to giveaway 40,000 eggs this weekend to help families in need as some Chicagoans are grappling with high costs of the grocery staple due to a nationwide bird flu outbreak. Senior Pastor Charlie Dates, of Progressive Baptist Church of Chicago, is leading a team of volunteers Friday preparing and packing thousands of eggs. “This is…
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Illinois lawmakers consider banning third-party companies from selling restaurant reservations
Some Illinois lawmakers are proposing a legislation that would ban third-party service companies from selling restaurant reservations online. Other states like California, Nevada, and Florida are considering similar proposals after New York passed a law last year. Margaret Croke, who is the State Representative for Illinois’ 12th District is one of the sponsors of the bill that would ban the…
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‘It's just so sad': Family of 15-year-old shot outside Perspectives Charter High School shares update on recovery
The family of a 15-year-old girl who was shot in front of her high school in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood is speaking out as she recovers from the shooting.
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Naperville animal shelter operating with limited access to hot water raising funds for heater replacement
A Naperville animal shelter facing a critical situation is now turning to the community for help, aiming to remedy a problem that has persisted for nearly a year.
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University of Chicago police issue safety alert after multiple students report robberies
Police are investigating after three University of Chicago students were robbed at gunpoint early Saturday morning near the school’s campus, officials said.
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Support for small businesses in Chicago urged during ‘Economic Blackout'
Some consumers across the Chicago area took part in a national protest on Friday by boycotting major retailers and corporations for 24 hours.
