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A&A Ballet marks 10 years with triple bill including a world premiereMar 09, 2026 10:41 pm - A&A Ballet is performing its reimagined one-act production of “Swan Lake,“ choreographed by Alexei Kremnev and Anna Reznik, featuring Tchaikovsky's score. The production celebrates A&A Ballet's 10th anniversary.
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What would robotaxis mean for the Chicago region?Mar 06, 2026 12:59 pm - A bill allowing self-driving vehicles in Cook County is pending as tech company Waymo maps routes in Chicago.
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Illinois quantum park, mHub partner on new tenant programMar 03, 2026 2:23 pm - The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, a first-of-its-kind campus built for quantum technology scaleup and advanced microelectronics research and development, announced that mHUB will host the park’s On-Ramp program to attract new tenants.
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For Chicago-area Iranians, war stirs complex mix of emotionsMar 01, 2026 6:56 pm - The war in Iran and the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has aroused complex and often conflicting emotions for members of the Chicago area’s Iranian community.
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Legislators, activists continue push for prescription drug affordability boardFeb 28, 2026 1:43 pm - Citing high prescription drug prices, lawmakers and activists are reviving a dormant push to create an Illinois prescription drug affordability board. The board would be able to set the maximum price for certain prescription drugs in Illinois, which advocates say could save the state millions of dollars on health plan spending.
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Chicago’s Jewish Film Festival opens March 7 with stories of hope, chutzpah and humanityFeb 27, 2026 11:05 pm - JCC Chicago's 13th annual Jewish Film Festival runs March 7-22, featuring 21 films including documentaries, dramas, and comedies with select Q and As. The festival has screened over 300 films and hosted more than 70,000 filmgoers throughout its history.
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Archdiocese of Chicago Parishes host Friday Fish Frys during the Lenten SeasonFeb 23, 2026 3:52 pm - There is a long-standing tradition of parishes offering fish dinners on Fridays during Lent.
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Find Love Safely brings matchmaking services for people with disabilities to ChicagoFeb 22, 2026 10:06 pm - Find Love Safely is bringing its safety-first dating and friendship program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to the Chicago area, offering a supported and respectful way to build meaningful relationships.
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McDonald’s says focus on value is bringing back customersFeb 12, 2026 2:31 pm - McDonald’s focus on value is paying off.The fast food giant said Wednesday that its global same-store sales — or sales at locations open at least a year — jumped 5.7% in the October-December period. That's better than the 3.9% Wall Street was expecting, according to analysts polled by FactSet.
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Industry veteran named new president and CEO of Portillo’sFeb 12, 2026 2:06 pm - Chicago-based Portillo’s has appointed restaurant industry veteran Brett Patterson as president and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 23, the company announced Thursday.