Articles filed under Chicago
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When it comes to transportation, there's a lot riding on Chicago's new mayorMay 15, 2023 5:30 am - When he's not working to reduce violence, fix schools and ease poverty, new Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson can take a break and pivot to transportation. That only entail...
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New Chicago mayor pledges commitment to progressive strategy, asks for unityMay 15, 2023 1:00 am - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson began his first term of office Monday, asking Chicagoans to set aside deep differences, confront challenges together and build "a city that...
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Bears officially sign No. 10 overall draft pick WrightMay 15, 2023 1:00 am - The Bears officially signed No. 10 overall draft pick Darnell Wright to his rookie contract, the team announced Monday. Wright was one of three draft picks who officiall...
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Czichos, Brady lead Fire to 1-0 victory over St Louis CityMay 13, 2023 1:00 am - Defender Rafael Czichos scored late in the first half and Chris Brady made it stand up to lead the Chicago Fire to a 1-0 victory over St. Louis City on Saturday. The Fir...
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Video of plump Chicago snapping turtle dubbed 'Chonkosaurus' goes viralMay 11, 2023 1:00 am - Footage of a plump snapping turtle relaxing along a Chicago waterway has gone viral after the man who filmed the well-fed reptile marveled at its size and nicknamed it “...
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Sound check: Dave Specter, Amy Ray, Capital Soiree's release and moreMay 10, 2023 6:00 am - Blues in Aurora Chicago blues and jazz guitarist Dave Specter brings hits from his extensive career playing with artists such as Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Kim Wilson, John P...
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Pritzker signs law that gives benefits to Chicago first responders disabled by COVIDMay 10, 2023 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday signed a law providing full disability benefits to Chicago police officers and firefighters struck by COVID-19 before vacci...
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4 teens charged in murder of off-duty copMay 10, 2023 1:00 am - Four teens have been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Chicago police officer Aréanah Preston, who was fatally shot during what prosecutors say was a st...
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Best bets: Ruben and Clay, Lizzo, Bad Momz of Comedy, Van Gogh at the Art InstituteMay 09, 2023 6:00 am - Maifest in Long Grove Can't wait until Oktoberfest? Don your lederhosen and toast the spring weather during Buffalo Creek Brewing's inaugural Maifest, featuring oompah b...
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Lightfoot declares emergency amid new surge of immigrants bused to ChicagoMay 09, 2023 1:00 am - Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday issued an emergency declaration as the city tries to deal with a surge of new arrivals of immigrants in recent weeks. The migrants, asylu...