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Chicago Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability holds 1st meeting

ABC Chicago 9/29 11:22P Eric Horng

It was standing room-only at the inaugural meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, created by a city council ordinance last year to give...

No property tax increase in Lightfoot's next Chicago budget

ABC Chicago 9/29 9:22P WLS

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot won't be recommending a property tax hike when she presents her official budget proposal to the City Council on Monday.

New details revealed in suspected terror plot targeting Chicago area mosques and synagogues

ABC Chicago 9/29 7:22P Chuck Goudie

The scheme to separate and kill Chicago religious worshipers was backed up by multiple guns, swords, knives, and bow and arrows seized from Pelkey's home, according to FBI...

Destinos Chicago International Latino Theater Festival marks 5 years

ABC Chicago 9/29 7:22P Will Jones

The Destinos Chicago International Latino Theater Festival is celebrating 5 years showcasing the creativity and talents of the Latino community on stage.

Ohtani has no-hitter broken up in 8th, Angels beat A's

Daily Herald 9/29 6:20P

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani pitched no-hit ball into the eighth inning and extended his hitting streak to 14 games, leading the Los Angeles Angels over...

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Refusing to wait for Garcia to decide, Chicago Teachers Union, United Working Families endorse...

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 9/29 7:08A Fran Spielman

Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, shown at an April news conference, has been endorsed for mayor by two groups — even though he hasn’t announced he’s running. Pat...

CPS drops to fourth-largest school district in nation

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 9/28 2:04P Sun-Times staff

Chicago Public Schools sign at CPS head quarters. Rich Hein/Sun-Times Official enrollment figures show Chicago Public Schools is down to 322,000 students this year, pushing it...

Related: Near South High School controversy: Top CPS officials privately warned new building could hurt nearby schools Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News

CPS advances plans for Near South high school despite opposition

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 9/28 12:43P Nader Issa

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez speaks during a Chicago Board of Education meeting at CPS headquarters in the Loop on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times...

Related: Lawmaker to block $50M for Near South Side high school until Lightfoot, CPS address community concerns Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News, Near South Side High School is what our families, students have been waiting for Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News

Brad Lynch, award-winning Chicago architect, dies at 64

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 9/27 12:43P Lee Bey

In addition to his work as an architect, Brad Lynch was a lecturer, architecture critic and faculty member at more than 20 universities. © Mariah Karson Chicago architect Brad...

U. of I. issues new design for academic and research hub at The 78

Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News 9/23 3:34P David Roeder

A rendering of the new Discovery Partners Institute building shows the view from the Chicago River. Provided Knowing that a casino won’t be a next-door neighbor, the...

Related: U of I issues new design for academic and research hub at The 78 Chicago Sun-Times - Illinois Education News

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Boy, 14, among 2 wounded in Roseland shooting

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 9/29 6:02P Sun-Times Wire

Sun-Times file photo A 14-year-old boy and another person were wounded Thursday night in a shooting in Roseland on the South Side. About 7 p.m., the teen was with a woman near...

Northwestern University Details Plans for New $800M Stadium

WTTW Arts & Entertainment 9/29 5:18P Andrea Flores

Northwestern University Details Plans for New $800M Stadium Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 22:18

Panel convenes at Malcolm X College to look for ways to restore trust between cops, public

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 9/29 5:06P Allison Novelo

Community activist Frank Chapman addresses Community Commission on Public Safety and Accountability at Malcolm X College, “We need police accountability,” he said. Tyler...

Trevor Noah says he’ll leave ‘The Daily Show’

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 9/29 5:00P Darel Jevens

Trevor Noah hosts a 2021 episode of “The Daily Show.” Comedy Central South African-born comedian Trevor Noah, who has anchored “The Daily Show” for seven years, told viewers...

The Roux — a ‘gas station with purpose’ — opens on South Side with pumps, store and literacy center...

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 9/29 3:46P Mohammad Samra

The Roux gas station at 7051 S. Western Ave. in Chicago Lawn on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times Lavaille Lavette is a former teacher who started a popular...

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Chicago Chefs Cook for Puerto Rico fundraiser set for Wednesday

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 9/27 10:15A Miriam Di Nunzio

Dozens of Chicago’s most celebrated chefs participated in the “Chicago Chefs Cook for Tigray” fundraising event earlier this month at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts...

Lightfoot proposes new, improved — and permanent — outdoor dining program for Chicago

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 9/21 3:00P Fran Spielman

Outdoor plastic dining bubbles on Fulton Market in October 2020. Expanded outdoor seating was a lifeline for many Chicago restaurants during the pandemic. Associated Press An...

Big Guys Sausage Stand in Berwyn set to close counter service

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago Food and Restaurants 9/17 12:37P Zack Miller

Big Guys Sausage Stand owner Brendan O’Connor, right, and line cook Jose Franco, in grey, prepare orders while customers wait for their orders at Big Guys Sausage Stand in...

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New Tech Backgrounds for October

Sequins and Stripes 9/29 11:00P Liz

Download this desktop background here Happy October! Fall is officially in full swing, cozy vibes are in the air, and I am so ready to settle into my favorite season of the year. To celebrate the new...

Photos from PAWS 5K

Chicago Magazine 9/29 8:05A Chicago Magazine

Thousands of animal-loving participants ran, walked, and wagged at the PAWS Chicago 22nd Annual 5K Walk/Run at Montrose Harbor on Saturday, September 10.

Olive Lane Fall Collection

Sequins and Stripes 9/29 2:39A Liz

Olive Lane s Fall Collection is here ! There is something magical about fall. A slower pace between the busyness of summer and the excitement of the holidays. Where you get to settle in, stay home,...

What to wear for a fall photoshoot

The Golden Girl 9/29 1:26A Jess

It s that time of the year again fall photoshoot time! I m refreshing this blog post per popular demand–it seems like Fall is the #1 time to schedule any kind of professional photo session, from...

5 Fun Fall Outfits

Sequins and Stripes 9/27 9:09A Liz

shop this look : Everlane Turtleneck , Scotch & Soda Vest (also here ), Suede Skirt (from Bennie + Coco ) but also love this one , Loeffler Randall Boots I played dress up in my closet today and let...

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Jason Heyward says leaving Cubs and playing somewhere else will be tough

CBS Chicago (Sports) 9/29 5:48P CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS/AP) -- Jason Heyward hasn't played since June because of a knee issue, and now, the Cubs recently announced they will be releasing him. Heyward will be released...

High school football: Earnest Rice accounts for 4 TDs to lead North Lawndale to comeback win against...

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 9/29 3:39P Michael O'Brien

North Lawndale’s Earnest Rice (1) runs the ball for a touchdown in the game against Kennedy. Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times North Lawndale’s offense didn’t take the field...

White Sox Stop 8-Game Losing Streak With 4-3 Win Vs. Twins

NBC Chicago (Sports) 9/29 3:38P Dave Campbell

Mark Payton had two hits and an RBI and scored the go-ahead run for Chicago in the eighth inning in a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins. The White Sox stopped an eight-game...

Related: White Sox halt 8-game skid, top Twins 4-3 CBS Chicago (Sports)

Cubs shut out Phillies, sweep season series with Philadelphia 6-0

CBS Chicago (Sports) 9/29 3:05P CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) The Phillies lost their fifth straight game and dropped into a tie for the National League's final wild card berth as the Chicago Cubs swept the season series...

High school football: 19 players, five assistant coaches suspended by CPS after Kenwood-Morgan Park...

Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago High School Sports 9/29 2:25P Michael O'Brien

Officials direct players and coaches during an altercation between Morgan Park and Kenwood. Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times Chicago Public Schools announced the final...

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A Horse Lover’s Ranch in Missouri Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

realtor.com® Real Estate News 9/30 12:00A Kellie Speed

MLS via Realtor.com An equestrian dream home complete with a poker room and tornado shelter in Cassville, MO , is this week s most popular listing on Realtor.com®. The Double Down Ranch, a sprawling...

Head Over Heels: Tears for Fears’ Roland Orzabal Lists Rockin’ Residence for $3.95M

realtor.com® Real Estate News 9/29 11:30A Lisa Johnson Mandell

Getty Images / MLS via Realtor.com The Hollywood Hills home of Roland Orzabal , co-founder of Tears for Fears , certainly is something to shout about. The estate boasts colorful interiors and a lush...

‘Renovation Impossible’ Finds a Way To Get Someone Else To Pay for Your Renovation

realtor.com® Real Estate News 9/29 10:00A Lisa Johnson Mandell

HGTV On the HGTV show Renovation Impossible , contractor Russell Holmes proves himself time and again to be the king of resourcefulness as he renovates homes in a matter of days with unthinkably low...

Talk About a Revolution: ‘Breathtaking’ Charleston Home Dates to 1775

realtor.com® Real Estate News 9/29 9:30A Tiffani Sherman

MLS via Realtor.com Get out your tricorn hats: A home that predates the Revolutionary War is now on the market. Featuring many of its original details, the vintage home is available for the very...

Did Homebuyers Just Miss the Sweet Spot To Buy? Here’s What the Latest Statistics Say

realtor.com® Real Estate News 9/29 8:45A Judy Dutton

Design by Realtor.com / Getty Images In today s rapidly changing housing market, buyers who ve hit the snooze button have very likely kicked themselves later—and the most recent real estate statistics...

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Chicago Tonight In Your Neighborhood: Plan for New School on Near South Side Runs Into Opposition

WTTW Health 9/29 6:44P Acacia Hernandez

Chicago Tonight In Your Neighborhood: Plan for New School on Near South Side Runs Into Opposition Thursday, September 29, 2022 - 23:44

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