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Group of city council members seeks to block sale of Chicago's parking meters

ABC Chicago 6/10 2:50A Sarah Schulte

Years ago, Chicago's parking meters were sold to a private company. Now, the meters are being sold again, but at least 22 alderpersons are trying to block the deal.

Chicago police investigating after burning cross spotted in Chicago's Grant Park: VIDEO

ABC Chicago 6/10 2:50A WLS

Video captured a burning cross in downtown Chicago's Grant Park on Tuesday afternoon.

Chicago's search for ShotSpotter replacement stalls amid delays from Procurement Department

ABC Chicago 6/10 2:50A Michelle Gallardo

Even as the mayor has indicated that his office supports finding a replacement, his allies in the city council loudly questioned the need for any gunshot detection technology...

ABC7 gets sneak peek at new Chicago Public Library branch on Obama Presidential Center campus

ABC Chicago 6/10 2:50A Leah Hope

The branch has a Presidential Reading Room with 3,000 books personally chosen by the Obamas and a few from the former president's personal collection.

Chicago Bears consider new stadium sites in Hammond as IL Republican lawmakers make new proposals

ABC Chicago 6/10 2:50A Craig Wall

The Chicago Bears are weighing new properties in Hammond, Indiana, as they work toward a decision on where to build a new stadium, with team executives recently returning to...

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The Lost Years in Chicago Bar History

Chicago Magazine 6/8 1:00A Sarah Steimer

Marge's Still is widely considered Chicago's oldest bar — and it may be even older than we thought.

Greek Orzo Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

Sequins and Stripes 6/4 12:38A liz

It s pasta salad season! I could eat pasta salad every night and this Greek version is packed with fresh flavors and textures. It pairs well with a protein and is the perfect side to summer barbecues....

Let’s Get Lit

Chicago Magazine 6/3 1:00A Lynette Smith

These forthcoming books, all from local authors or set in Chicago, are like the perfect summer day: rich, breezy, and indelibly memorable.

Chicago’s Best Summer Dishes

Chicago Magazine 6/2 1:00A Chicago Magazine

To fully relish the city’s greatest eating season, you need a plan. Here’s our checklist of 13 favorites to indulge in, from salads to soft serve.

Doorways of Chicago

Chicago Magazine 6/1 1:00A Chicago Magazine

Ronnie Frey’s streetfront photography spotlights beauty hidden in plain sight.

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Stacey King, a 3-time NBA champion with the Bulls, dies at 59

NBC Chicago (Sports) 6/7 8:46A NBC Chicago Staff

Former Chicago Bulls star and NBA broadcaster Stacey King has died at the age of 59, the team announced Sunday.

What's next for the Bears after Illinois fails to pass new stadium bill?

NBC Chicago (Sports) 6/1 7:20A NBC Chicago Staff

The Chicago Bears didn't get the answer they were hoping for in Springfield over the weekend as the Illinois legislature failed to pass a bill aiming to keep the team in the...

Pete Crow-Armstrong silences shirtless Cardinals fans with epic home run

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/31 7:37A NBC Chicago Staff

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hasn’t had the best season so far, but he had an epic moment in Saturday’s win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Bears' stadium decision faces key deadline as legislative session ends Sunday. What to know

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/30 9:29A NBC Chicago Staff

With the Illinois legislative session set to adjourn on Sunday, lawmakers are up against the clock to advance the Chicago Bears' stadium project.