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El alcalde Brandon Johnson y funcionarios de la ciudad presentaron el miércoles el quitanieve “Abolish ICE”, ganador del concurso de nombramiento de quitanieves de este año, que atrajo un número récord de propuestas. El alcalde dijo que el nombre del quitanieve ganador es un mensaje al gobierno fede
New York has the lowest homeownership rate in the country, with just over half the state’s residents reporting owning a home in 2024, according to data from the Federal Reserve. Most of the lawmakers who represent New York in Congress, however, own their homes. At least 24 of New York’s 28-member co
Basilisa Negron Basilisa Negron begged detectives for help for weeks before she was shot dead in her home, her daughter says. [ more › ]
The city-funded $1.2 million restoration of the crumbling bell tower of Pullman's historic 144-year-old Greenstone United Methodist Church is set to begin after a five-year delay. A team from Berglund Construction began surrounding the landmark church's 92-foot tower with scaffolding and swing stage
Gov. Hochul is seeking to link Republican candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman to President Trump. Hochul is trying to define her Republican opponent to voters before he gets a chance to do so. [ more › ]
It was a frosty February night in Chicago, but the Beat Kitchen was warm and cozy. Ratboys were playing their sixth album, Singin’ to an Empty Chair—released that morning on the band’s new label, New West—from start to finish. Ratboys have made a tradition of playing their albums in full on release
It was a frosty February night in Chicago, but the Beat Kitchen was warm and cozy. Ratboys were playing their sixth album, Singin’ to an Empty Chair—released that morning on the band’s new label, New West—from start to finish.  Ratboys have made a tradition of playing their albums in full on re
The 49th Ward's office has closed for the rest of the week due to "threats of violence" to Ald. Maria Hadden and her staff following backlash to comments she made after the homicide of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman. In a letter to constituents Wednesday, Hadden (49th) announced her office was offer
Because they've failed a few times, here are your early links: NYC population flattened due to an immigration drop, Yankees win season opener, Mets win award for best stadium food and more. [ more › ]
The funeral for Michael Altman, a Chicago firefighter killed in a Rogers Park blaze earlier this month, was canceled after his wife went into labor Thursday. The funeral, scheduled for Friday, will be rescheduled for a later date, according to the Chicago Fire Department. Visitation was still schedu
PHILADELPHIA — Bulls guard Josh Giddey knows the direction this can go. After a glimpse at the standings, a few thoughts creep into the head. Later that night, a Bulls player finds himself going iso on a defender he has little chance of beating off the dribble while a teammate is wide open for a cor
You can shop a variety of indoor markets and craft events, watch an Indiana Jones flick accompanied by the Chicago Philharmonic and enjoy an evening of jazz in South Shore.
Kelli’s Chicago owner Kelli Dace said she's committed to supporting the neighborhood that raised her, offering a lowkey space for guests to have coffee during the day and cocktails at night.
Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: In a shock to staff and patients, West Suburban Medical Center is closing its doors temporarily and furloughing "many" employees. 🗞️ Plus: The city's human relations commissioner resigns in protest, the mayor vetoes a plan to freeze the pay of tipped workers, base
The store opened in early March in the former Happy Foods, which closed more than three years ago. An April 18 grand opening will feature bagpipes and mariachi.
The April 2 hearing comes as neighbors and officials push for an investigation. Supt. Larry Snelling was criticized for not participating in a previous meeting.
Pence will participate in a student-moderated panel to discuss the role of the executive branch, populism and more.
The store closed this month. Its four former workers said they were told on the same day they were let go.
Police are looking for two assailants inside a white Mercedes who fatally shot a man in another car during an argument Wednesday morning in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The 29-year-old victim was inside his vehicle in the 6200 block of South Drexel Avenue around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday two people inside
A 65-year-old man was found dead inside a home that erupted in flames early Thursday in Roseland. The blaze erupted around 3 a.m. at a home in the 9600 block of South LaSalle Street and after firefighters extinguished the flames, they found the victim inside the home, unresponsive, police said. He w
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