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Chicago street festivals sound alarm on rising costs, including security
Chicago’s street festivals are a staple of summer culture. And at least one, the popular Wicker Park Fest, plans to scale ...
Chicago City Council commission OKs revitalization plan for Auburn Gresham 79th Street corridor
The Chicago City Council plan commission has given the OK for a plan to revitalize the 79th Street corridor in Auburn Gresham ...
Chicago homicides in 2025: 101 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
Information about homicides is released daily by the city of Chicago. The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by ...
As cherry blossoms peak in Chicago, here’s how to get a peek before they’re gone
Once the flowers open, cherry blossoms typically stick around for just one to two weeks, and that window can shrink depending ...
Future of Chicago street festival at risk due to rising costs, lower donations
Some beloved Chicago street festivals are downsizing this year because of rising costs. The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of ...
Four Chicago-area men accused in suburban burglary may be tied to larger crew, authorities say
A Range Rover, a Mercedes, and a foot chase in the suburbs — what we know about a break-in tied to a larger investigation.
'Chicago Fire's Eammon Walker Reveals How He Returned to His Fan-Favorite Role (Exclusive)
Luckily for Walker, Chicago Fire showrunner Andrea Newman had the perfect story in mind that could bring Boden back to 51 for ...
Pleasant Wednesday before Friday storms in Chicago
Another pleasant day follows Wednesday with temperatures hovering in the 50s. Brisk winds will make it cooler in the 40s near ...