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Mayor's proposal to relocate migrants from downtown shelter to Bridgeport faces opposition
A number of residents in Chicago’s Bridgeport community voiced objections to a proposal put forth by Mayor Brandon Johnson seeking to open a temporary migrant shelter in the neighborhood. “He don’t know where to put them,” said resident Christopher Osinger. “Why would you put them in our neighborhood? Why won’t we go by your house?” Others said the community...
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Illinois Craft Beer Week ushers in summer craft beer season
From lagers to pale ale, breweries across Illinois on Friday kicked off a week-long celebration to mark the start of the summer craft beer season. “It’s just a really great time for a lot of these craft beer lovers to get together, drink, and hang out and try new and exciting products,” said Tony Dziura, the national sales director...
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Chicago Ald. Nicole Lee reflects on elected position and why representation matters as city celebrates AAPI Heritage Month
One Chicago alderperson is breaking barriers and using her Asian American voice to amplify others in her southside community.
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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.