Articles filed under Chicago
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Obama archive in Hoffman Estates planned move to Maryland before appearance on DOGE listMar 06, 2025 3:13 pm - The Department of Government Efficiency recently claimed to end an annual $1.48 million lease of a Hoffman Estates building as the temporary archive of the Barack Obama Presidential Library, but the materials’ imminent move to a permanent site in Maryland had already been announced last August.
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FAA probing close call at Midway involving Southwest plane and business jetFeb 25, 2025 2:51 pm - A Southwest Airlines jet landed safely at Midway International Airport Tuesday morning after a close call involving a smaller aircraft on a runway.
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Three of four accused in theft of high-end SUV, high-speed chase detained in DuPage CountyFeb 22, 2025 5:06 pm - Three of four young persons accused of involvement with the theft of a high-end SUV and leading police on a high-speed chase earlier this month were ordered to be kept detained in DuPage County Saturday as they await trial.
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Families who have a mission for their moneyFeb 22, 2025 1:37 pm - Family offices are using impact investing strategies and venture philanthropy to make a lasting difference in the world.
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Shaken, not stirred: Espresso martinis take center stage during bartender competitionFeb 20, 2025 9:15 am - Bartenders from the city and suburbs competed Monday in Oak Brook to make four espresso martinis as fast as possible and as cleanly as possible, hoping to land a spot in the “Good, Clean Fun” competition finals with a chance to win a trip to Sweden.
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Bulls, Blackhawks owners get the OK from City Council to transform area around United CenterFeb 19, 2025 6:54 pm - The owners of the NBA's Bulls and NHL's Blackhawks got the go-ahead to transform the area surrounding the United Center on Wednesday when the Chicago City Council approved a $7 billion plan to replace the parking lots with green space, mixed-income housing, a music hall and more.
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Nonprofit to distribute iCARE kits for Illinois schoolsFeb 18, 2025 3:42 pm - This March, in conjunction with National Social Work Month, iCARE4 Adoptive And Foster Families will distribute iCARE Schools Connection Kits to public schools across Illinois.
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Chicago’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day Celebration returns to the Irish American Heritage CenterFeb 18, 2025 2:35 pm - Get ready for everyone’s favorite green celebration to return with the Irish American Heritage Center’s St. Patrick’s Day Fest on Saturday, March 15, and their St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Monday, March 17.
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Chicago area federal workers on edge as Trump guts agencies: ‘It’s devastating’Feb 16, 2025 8:07 pm - Chicago area federal workers face stressful employment limbo amid Trump administration buyouts, layoffs, and back-to-office orders, spurring some to exit while others feel "hunted and targeted.
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EVs, hybrids give spark to Chicago Auto ShowFeb 06, 2025 8:22 pm - What’s hot at the auto show this year as industry deals with high prices, politics.