Articles filed under Chicago
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Police say Flock is invaluable. But as misuse mounts, many wonder how to rein in the surveillance systemSep 13, 2026 3:32 pm - Automated license plate readers — increasingly synonymous with Flock, though there are other brands on the market — photograph the license plates and other identifiers of passing vehicles. Police officers are then able to search and share the data for investigations. But a growing number of cops throughout the Chicago area and across the country have been accused of searching those databases for personal reasons. Civil liberties activists too are alarmed that law enforcement departments could use the cameras to work with immigration officials or surveil ordinary citizens.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson declares reelection campaignSep 13, 2026 10:51 am - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Sunday he will seek a second term, ending speculation over his plans by making a forceful argument that he deserves four more years in City Hall to try to entrench his progressive agenda.
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September Hydrocephalus Awareness Month: A Chicago patient’s journey to diagnosing this rare conditionSep 12, 2026 1:03 am - Homer Butuya suffered from debilitating headaches for years that were triggered by everyday activities like driving and laughing. A condition causes spinal fluid to leak into the bloodstream, creating severe low brain pressure. Dr. Krishna Joshi performed a minimally invasive procedure to stop the leak, and Butuyan was headache-free within two weeks, returning to his normal life and work.
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Ecumenism Metro Chicago to mark International Day of Peace Sept. 30Sep 10, 2026 5:10 pm - An ecumenical prayer service titled "Blessed Are the Peacemakers" will unite Christians from 22 different denominations on Sept. 30 at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. The event, organized by Ecumenism Metro Chicago, coincides with the International Day of Peace.
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Hotel and major retailers springing up along the interstate at new Hollywood Casino Joliet developmentSep 10, 2026 12:27 pm - While construction on the towering Bally’s Chicago hotel has stalled amid a dispute with the city over video gambling terminals, a more modest hotel is going up by the new Hollywood Casino Joliet — along with a host of new retailers.
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Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie celebrates 70 years as North Shore landmarkSep 09, 2026 12:17 pm - It was the morning of Monday, Oct. 22, 1956, when the doors of a new Marshall Field & Company, the crown jewel among Chicago’s retail royalty, opened for the first time in Skokie. The gleaming three-story, 310,000-square-foot department store would serve as the anchor tenant to what would soon become the metropolis of postwar suburban shopping in Chicago’s North Shore: Old Orchard Shopping Center.
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CRE deals are still getting done, they’re just not where you might expectSep 05, 2026 4:16 pm - Higher interest rates, refinancing challenges and slower development activity have driven much of the recent media coverage surrounding commercial real estate (CRE). But while those trends are real, they don't fully capture the picture of what lenders, investors and developers are seeing across the market.
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The role of a banking partner in business growthSep 05, 2026 4:16 pm - Growing a business takes more than a great idea. It requires careful planning, smart financial decisions and access to the right resources along the way. While business owners often rely on accountants, attorneys and other advisers, a strong banking partner can also play an important role in supporting long-term business growth.
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Millions of travelers descending on Chicago area over Labor Day weekendSep 04, 2026 11:41 am - Expect heavier tollway traffic and crowded airports as travelers make their way to the Chicago area for the holiday weekend.
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Michelin-recommended Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao restaurant debuts first Midwest location in ChicagoSep 03, 2026 3:14 pm - Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao, the Michelin-recommended New York restaurant known for its handcrafted soup dumplings and authentic Shanghainese cuisine, opened its newest location in Chicago this summer.