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Back to SearchThe Rise and Fall of Chicago’s Most Powerful Alder
The political corruption trial of former 14th Ward Ald. Ed Burke begins today. Burke spent more than 50 years in office, making him Chicago’s longest…
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Federal Aid for Migrants, Save-A-Lot Problems, and Christmas Music 24/7
Mayor Brandon Johnson traveled to Washington, D.C. this week with other big city mayors asking for more federal aid to help the tens of thousands of …
3 years ago
Chicago’s Best Hikes Before Winter Sets In
We are halfway through our fall season and before wintertime Chi hits, we are revisiting journalist and naturalist Zack Nauth’s list from last year o…
3 years ago
Are Chicago's Most Expensive Restaurants Worth It?
Chicago has no shortage of award-winning fine dining restaurants. Elaborate tasting menus, molecular gastronomy, and artistic small bites that are so…
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Why Chicago Needs Your Blood
Last month the American Red Cross announced a national blood shortage as supplies had dropped by 25% since August. But what exactly is a blood shorta…
3 years ago
Why Hasn’t CPD Fired Cops with Extremist Ties?
A new investigation from WBEZ and the Sun-Times found almost 30 Chicago police officers — including nine still in the department — have been on roste…
3 years ago
School Board Map Stalls, South Suburbs Court Bears, and Neighborhood Walking Tours
The first half of the General Assembly's veto session wrapped up Thursday, and there are three days left beginning Nov. 7. Will lawmakers make any pr…
3 years ago
From Haunted Hotels to Resurrection Mary: Chi's Scariest Ghost Stories
Haunted hotels, disappearing hitch hikers, and headless horsemen: These are just a few of Chicago’s spookiest ghost stories. But what’s the differenc…
3 years ago
Is Illinois to Blame for Pumpkin Spice Madness?
Illinois is the country’s largest producer of pumpkins and home to the canned pumpkin brand that made pumpkin pie a household staple. Does that make …
3 years ago
Public Safety Budget, Chicago’s Best Candy, and Your Fav Episodes
Budget season continues at City Hall with three days of hearings set to talk about public safety and police this week. Host Jacoby Cochran and lead …
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