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Sen. Durbin Out, Library Card Changes, and Neighbors Mailbag

Last week, Sen. Dick Durbin announced that he will not seek reelection in 2026, after more than four decades in Congress. Executive producer Simone A…

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Can You Actually Hit Every CTA ‘L’ Stop in One Day?

Anna Lee Ackerman is trying to ride every CTA train line and hit every “L” stop in record time, documenting her journey on TikTok. Host Jacoby Cochra…

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City Hall's Many Task Forces. Plus, Alder Staff Made How Much?!

On the heels of a tough budget season, and with looming federal funding cuts, Mayor Branndon Johnson is hoping to get ahead of what is shaping up to …

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Chicago Musicians Teach How to Heal with Sound

The Kehrein Center for the Arts is hosting a soldout “The Listening Field” this Sunday, dedicated to sound healing, meditation, and rest on Chicago’s…

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3 Chicago Food Hot Takes with Poochie & Pang

Word on social media is Chicago’s funniest food duo is filming a second season of their show. We’re of course talking about “Poochie & Pang (eat Chic…

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Why Are Chicago Street Festivals Struggling? Plus, New Restaurants We’re Watching

As street festival organizers struggle with rising costs, a coalition is urging Chicagoans to donate at the gate this summer. Host Jacoby Cochran and…

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Meet The New 26-Year-Old Chicagoan Running For Congress

Kat Abughazaleh has garnered national attention for announcing her campaign challenging U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois’ 9th Congressional Distr…

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Roving Curfew For Teens? Plus, More City Council Votes

The City Council this week held discussions about the future of hemp regulations, the mayor’s affordable housing plan, updates to the city’s curfew f…

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How Chicago Memorializes Gun Violence Victims

Losing a loved one to gun violence can be extremely isolating. But in Chicago, there are many ways communities come together to remember those who ha…

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Why Chicagoans Are Obsessed with Hot Dogs

The people have spoken. With nearly 90% of the vote, the audience has crowned the winner of our March Madness Ultimate Chicago food bracket as none o…

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