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Chicago Parks to Receive $32M in TIF-Funded Upgrades

Five improvement projects within the Chicago Park District will receive more than $32 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) support…

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Chicago Hounds Extend Mason Flesch Through 2026 Season

The Chicago Hounds announced that flanker Mason Flesch has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the club…

2 months ago

Feld Earns Michelin Star as Chicago Dining Scene Shifts

Chicago’s Ukrainian Village neighborhood is celebrating a new culinary milestone. Feld, a farm-to-table restaurant that opened in 2024, earned its…

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Women’s Pro Baseball League to Debut in 2026 in Illinois

The Women’s Professional Baseball League announced it will play its inaugural season in 2026 at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield,…

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Chicago Awards $6M to Support 300 Arts Nonprofits in 2025

More than 300 nonprofit arts and culture organizations across Chicago will receive over $6 million in general operating support through…

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NBA Roundup: Jazz Win 2OT Thriller; Celtics Edge Clippers

Utah’s Lauri Markkanen delivered another dominant outing on Sunday night, dropping 47 points as the Jazz outlasted the Chicago Bulls…

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Chicago Joins ‘Rockin’ Eve’ With First Central Countdown

For the first time, Chicago will serve as a live broadcast location for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”, producers…

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Chicago Weighs Return of Corporate Head Tax

Chicago officials are revisiting a once-abandoned policy tool as Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes reinstating a corporate head tax — a…

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Chicago Hounds Extend Captain Lucas Rumball’s Contract

The Chicago Hounds have extended the contract of team captain Lucas Rumball for one more year, the club announced Thursday.…

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Butler Hosts Chicago State in Tuesday Night Matchup

Butler continues its non-conference schedule Tuesday night as the Bulldogs welcome Chicago State to Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Bulldogs…

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U.S. Flight Cuts Deepen Amid Shutdown Staffing Crisis

U.S. airlines were forced to rapidly overhaul schedules and respond to mounting passenger frustration after the Trump administration ordered nationwide…

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White Sox Pick Up Luis Robert Jr.’s 2026 Option

The Chicago White Sox announced Tuesday that they have exercised center fielder Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million club option for…

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Chicago Youth Programs Generate $30.9M in Summer Earnings

The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) has released its 2025 Summer Youth Impact Report, highlighting the achievements…

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Chicago Hounds Extend Mark O’Keeffe Through 2026

The Chicago Hounds have announced the contract extension of veteran wing Mark O’Keeffe, securing him through the 2026 Major League…

3 months ago

Knicks Eye Momentum After Big Win Over Bulls

Impatience can build quickly in a city long hungry for another NBA championship, but on Sunday night, the New York…

3 months ago

Chicago Opens Applications for Heating Repair Aid

The Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) will begin accepting applications for its Emergency Heating Repair Program (EHRP) on November 1,…

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O’Hare Marks 70 Years Since First Passenger Flight

Seventy years ago, O’Hare International Airport made aviation history when a Trans World Airlines (TWA) flight departed for Paris —…

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Bulls Eye 4-0 Start Against Sacramento Kings

The Chicago Bulls are off to their strongest start in years, opening the season 3-0 for the first time since…

3 months ago

Simone Leigh Curates “Critical Fabulation” at Art Institute

The Art Institute of Chicago has unveiled a new special collection rotation titled Critical Fabulation, curated by Simone Leigh in…

3 months ago

Chicago Figures Remembered: Births and Legacies

This week in Chicago history highlights the lives and contributions of several notable figures whose work shaped the city’s political,…

3 months ago

Bulls’ Bench Lifts Team to Win Over Magic

Josh Giddey scored a team-high 21 points, and the Chicago Bulls’ bench delivered a dominant performance, combining for 58 points…

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Union Edge Fire in Dramatic Playoff Shootout

The Philadelphia Union opened their Eastern Conference Round One playoff series with a dramatic 2-2 (4-2 penalty shootout) win over…

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Chicago’s Warehouse Market Shows Resilient Growth

Chicago’s warehouse leasing sector is undergoing a strategic transformation, as developers, manufacturers, and logistics firms rethink how industrial space is…

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Chicago Expo Unites Community to Prevent Gun Violence

The Chicago-based nonprofit Strides for Peace will host its third annual Gun Violence Prevention Expo on Thursday, November 20, at…

3 months ago

Chicago Fire Host Orlando in Playoff Wild-Card Clash

The Chicago Fire will look to continue their resurgence — and end another long-standing drought — when they host Orlando…

3 months ago

Chicago Housing Reform Could Unlock Affordability

Chicago continues to struggle with a shortage of affordable housing, and many observers argue that traditional public-sector approaches have failed…

3 months ago

Medicare Info Session Explains Coverage Options

A recent Medicare information session offered clear guidance for individuals seeking to understand the differences between Medicare and Medicare Advantage,…

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