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Chicago's Bud Billiken Parade brings thousands together ahead of the new school year
Saturday marked a fun-filled day for thousands of children and families as they celebrated the beginning of a new school year at the 97th annual Bud Billiken Parade on Chicago’s South Side. Stepping off near 39th Street and King Drive, the Bud Billiken Parade is the largest African American parade in the country, celebrating history, culture and traditions. The...
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Family of murdered Simeon High School student upset over plea deal
A family is furious after a reported plea deal was offered in the murder of a Simeon High School student 12 years ago.
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Suspected child predator arrested at Walmart after sting operation led by YouTubers
A call for a disturbance at a suburban Walmart last week ended with a man arrested and accused of meeting up with an underage girl for sex.
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Boxing Out Negativity opens space to reach more at-risk youth in North Lawndale
From being homeless to mentoring at-risk youth, a Chicago man is expanding his effort to engage teens and deter them from crime and violence.
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‘Like angels': Neighbors help neighbors impacted by tornado in suburban Lansing
“Thank you so much,” Jennifer White cried. “I’m sorry for crying so bad; I really felt like nobody cared.”
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Lollapalooza allows Chicago to put its best foot forward, concertgoers say
One of the largest music festivals in the world is back at Grant Park in downtown Chicago, bringing thousands of music fans together.
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OSHA investigating after death of contractor trapped in Downers Grove storm sewer
The recovery mission is over and now comes the search for answers after a tragic incident in suburban Downers Grove.
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Body of missing contractor recovered from Downers Grove storm drain
Authorities recovered the body of a contractor who was missing in a Downers Grove storm drain since severe storms trapped him and another crew member.
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Search continues for contractor missing in Downers Grove sewer drain after intense storms
A contractor who went missing in a storm drain in Downers Grove on Monday had still not been found by the time an ongoing search wrapped on Tuesday.
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Urban farmer sees more people wanting to grow lettuce amid cyclosporiasis outbreak
More and more people are wanting to grow their own lettuce and vegetables following the cyclospora outbreak. An urban farm on Chicago’s far south side said they’ve been fielding calls from new gardeners in recent weeks. Natasha Nicholes tends to her farm in West Pullman near West 120th Street and South Union Avenue and said it’s been a busy...
