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Conductor Andrew Davis, who headed Lyric Opera of Chicago and orchestras on 3 continents, dies
Andrew Davis, an acclaimed British conductor who was music director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago and orchestras on three continents, has died He was 80. Davis died Saturday at Rusk Institute in Chicago from leukemia. That is according to his manager, Jonathan Brill of Opus 3 Artists. Davis had been managing the disease for 1 1/2 to 2 years...
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Workers with Chicago's Office of Emergency Management & Communications honored
Employees of Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management & Communications were honored this week, with special recognition given toward their work during historic floods in July 2023, NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin reports.
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Enjoy the weather this summer with these 5 Chicago outdoor patio locations
Here’s a list of five businesses opening their rooftop and patio spaces this month.
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Ben & Jerry's free cone day is coming up: How to get free ice cream in April
You don’t have to scream to get this ice cream for free.
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Tickets, special guests and more: What to know about C2E2's return to Chicago
The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, otherwise known as C2E2, will return to McCormick Place from April 26 to April 28.
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Heinz putting up ketchup-dispensing billboards outside some Chicago restaurants
Chicago may have some pretty strict rules when it comes to ketchup, but Heinz is taking on that challenge.
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Top Chicago hospitals accused of ignoring sexual abuse allegations against gynecologist for decades
Three hundred former patients of a Chicago gynecologist say they were abused and violated – and two top Chicago hospitals did nothing to protect them.
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Nearly 70% of children in Chicago are exposed to lead-contaminated water: Study
Reading through a new study for the first time, Chakena Perry said what researchers at John Hopkins University found was truly concerning involving the drinking water in Chicago and young children.
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Nearly 70% of children in Chicago are exposed to lead-contaminated water: Study
Reading through a new study for the first time, Chakena Perry said what researchers at John Hopkins University found was truly concerning involving the drinking water in Chicago and young children. Vi Nguyen has the story.
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Chicago landmarks listed as endangered by Preservation Chicago
Multiple landmark buildings in the city have been listed as endangered by Preservation Chicago, NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Watch: Former President Barack Obama in Chicago to check in on Obama Presidential Center progress
Former President Barack Obama is in Chicago today to check in on progress at the Obama Presidential Center. On this visit, Mr. Obama got to see a preview of the prototype of a digital media exhibit named “Power of Words.” The exhibit will be on display in the center’s museum.
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Fire-damaged Swift Mansion among Chicago's 7 most endangered buildings
A group dedicated to preserving historic structures in Chicago has identified what it calls the city’s most endangered buildings.
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Chicago mayor launches summer work program for youth aimed at preventing violence
One Summer Chicago, which has helped thousands of young Chicagoans secure summer jobs during its existence, officially launched for 2024 on Tuesday. NBC Chicago’s Lexi Sutter reports.
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WATCH: Dozens run into Lake Michigan for 2024 Chicago Polar Plunge
Sunday was a beautiful day to take an ice-cold dip in Lake Michigan.
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Chicago's Polar Plunge raises thousands for charity on sunny day at lakeshore
The Polar Plunge was a bit warmer than previous years thanks to above-average temperatures, and the participants gathered at the shores of Lake Michigan certainly enjoyed their time. Jen DeSalvo has the story.
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NBC Chicago, Telemundo Chicago teams participate in Polar Plunge
Regina Waldroup, JC Navarrete and Michelle Relerford all participated in this year’s Polar Plunge in Chicago, and chatted with Jen DeSalvo about the incredible event.
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Chicago's Polar Plunge into Lake Michigan raises funds for good causes
On Sunday morning, Chicagoans began the annual tradition of diving into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan to support Special Olympics Chicago and Special Children’s Charities for the Chicago Polar Plunge.
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Chicagoans will be plunging into Lake Michigan's frigid waters this Sunday. Here's what to know
On Sunday morning, Chicagoans will dive into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan to support Special Olympics Chicago and Special Children’s Charities.
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‘The Bean' at Millennium Park is still closed. Here's where things stand
Cloud Gate, otherwise known as “The Bean,” began closures in the summer of 2023 and is still closed.
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Former Chicago Spire site to house two residential towers
A prime location along DuSable Lake Shore Drive was set to become home to the world’s second-tallest building 16 years ago, but after more than a decade of silence, construction is beginning on a different project at the site.