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Back to SearchWhy It’s Totally Worth Visiting Every Chicago Neighborhood
Today we’re talking with Chicagoans who have made it their mini-mission to visit every community area. And they have all taken very different approac…
14 hours ago
School Board Passes Amended Budget. Plus, Vote on Park Improvements
Last week, Chicago’s school board voted 11-7 to pass an amended $10 billion budget. To avoid hundreds of layoffs, the board budgeted for an additiona…
1 day, 14 hours ago
New Mayoral Candidates, More Grocery Closures, and Chicago’s Rainy Summer
On Tuesday, candidates hoping to get on February’s ballot were able to start gathering nominating petitions. That includes folks who want to run for …
4 days, 14 hours ago
Your Guide to August 2026 in Chicago
August in Chicago is packed with reasons to visit all corners of the city, including the Bud Billiken Parade, Northalsted Market Days, the Crosstown …
5 days, 14 hours ago
CPS Budget Woes, Chi's Best Chicken Wings, and the Esteem Awards
The Board of Education is scheduled to vote tomorrow on a Chicago Public Schools budget plan that would lay off 760 teachers and 801 teacher aides, i…
6 days, 14 hours ago
Chicago Renter Protections, Edgewater Restricts E-Scooters, and Lollapalooza Weekend
Right now, Chicago’s City Council is weighing exactly how to update the city’s 40-year-old Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance. There are two c…
1 week ago
Why Chicagoans Feel Like Crime Is Up. Plus, Archdiocese Sues Accusers
A public opinion poll from the University of Chicago indicates many Chicagoans feel like violent crime rates are rising even though the data doesn't …
1 week, 1 day ago
Can Chicago Save Save-A-Lot Stores? Plus, Safety Net Hospitals Are Struggling
Seven Save-A-Lot grocery stores across the South and West Sides could close their doors as early as Saturday if Yellow Banana, the company that owns …
1 week, 4 days ago
How To Check For Chicagoland Ticks. Plus, Amusement Parks, and Reboots We Want
Now that the smoke has largely cleared out, it is the perfect time to get outdoors and into nature. Whether you’re planning a quick hike or weekend c…
1 week, 5 days ago
Are Parking Meters Connected to ICE? Plus, Chicago Therapy Collective and Chicago’s Busiest Weekend
A plan to sell Chicago’s 36,000 parking meters remains stalled in the City Council. A group of alders is critical of the potential buyer's financial …
1 week, 6 days ago