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‘This is beautiful': Umbrella Sky public art installation returns to suburban Elmhurst
A new public art installation in the western suburbs is drawing a lot of attention from people all over the Midwest. The umbrella installation has gone viral in other countries and now returns to Elmhurst for its second year.
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NFL Draft excitement builds for La Grange Park football star JJ McCarthy
The Village of La Grange Park is ready to cheer on its hometown football star J.J. McCarthy as he awaits his selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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‘Missing Persons Day' in Cook County connects families with resources, support
A number of people who’ve long been searching for missing loved ones stopped at the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office on Saturday afternoon. “You wonder where she is,” said Belen Rivera, whose daughter hasn’t been seen since 2020. “She’s no longer in this world, but I want to put her to rest.” Rivera told NBC Chicago that her daughter,...
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Chicago-area experts weigh in on how to protect your trees and shrubs from cicadas
Plans are underway at the Morton Arboretum to protect young trees from cicadas, but more importantly to learn from them this spring.
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‘Best daughter ever:' Chicago father mourns girl, 8, killed in mass shooting at confirmation party
A Chicago man was left mourning and processing the loss of his 8-year-old daughter, who was shot and killed in a mass shooting during a confirmation party the city’s Southwest Side.
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City's changes to Chicago Pride Parade due to ‘safety and logistical concerns' draws mixed reactions
Changes announced this week to the 2024 Chicago Pride Parade, the oldest and one of the largest pride parades in the country, were met with mixed reactions from residents and business owners.
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Video shows shots fired at Uber driver, passenger in West Garfield Park
Uber driver John Williams is still trying to process what happened to him and his passenger in Chicago’s West Garfield Park neighborhood.
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Migrants start moving out of two Chicago Park District emergency shelters
A bus was parked outside Piotrowski Park on Saturday afternoon as migrants staying at the park’s field house were relocated to a nearby shelter.
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Chicago police search for armed suspects responsible for 13 robberies
Shocking video of a brazen crime in Chicago shows two masked men hold a victim at gunpoint in Humboldt Park as part of a spree of armed robberies.
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Co-workers of postal worker shot to death in Orland Park hold balloon release in her memory
Dozens of people came together in worship and in prayer showing love and support for the family of U.S. postal worker Mechellea Williams.