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We are less than a month away from the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, and preparations for the one-of-a-kind event are getting underway.

It’s going to be another busy weekend in Chicago, with some major festivals, parades and concerts set to hit the city this weekend.

Chicago Public School teachers and school support staff will get the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees, thanks to an agreement that Mayor Brandon Johnson forged with the Chicago Teachers Union he once served.

Two of comedy’s biggest names will be taking the stage at the United Center this fall as part of a brief, four-city arena tour.

From a viral TikTok apology to air quality concerns to a heartbreaking update in a missing person case that gripped the nation, — take a look back at this week’s top stories.

Commuters who take a specific Metra line might encounter longer than usual delays when the work week gets underway on Monday.

Days after it was named to Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the best 29 restaurants in Chicago, a Michelin-star spot in the city’s Bucktown neighborhood announced it was closing its doors.

McDonald’s Happy Meals are about to get a little happier — and squishier.

After 69 days of searching, the body of Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury has been found, authorities confirmed Thursday.

It started eight years ago as a neighborhood garage sale. This year, it has 166 sellers.

From the road, it’s a quaint, Midwest house with white siding and black shutters. Inside, it’s an “artistic, creative, museum-like” home.

In a moment where LGBTQIA+ conversations have become polarized or divisive, perspective can mean everything. In a new series, “It’s OK to Ask Questions,” NBC Chicago Today’s Matthew Rodrigues showcases open and honest conversations with trailblazers in the queer community, offering a dialogue where no topic is off limits....

Here are the top headlines you need to know as you start your day on June 9, 2023.