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Avelo Airline begins direct-flight service between Chicago and New England, New York regions

ABC Chicago 5/26 8:14P WLS

A new airline begins service at Midway Thursday.

Hundreds of young men of color from Chicago Public Schools attend leadership summit

ABC Chicago 5/26 8:14P Will Jones

"If it's one kid that we're able to inspire and touch their life, I feel like we're doing our job here."

Jussie Smollett back to work, making directorial debut after convicted for faking Chicago hate...

ABC Chicago 5/26 8:14P WLS

Smollett makes his directorial debut in the movie "B-Boy Blues," which airs in a few weeks on BET+.

Chicago area school installs safety alarm to alert students, teachers to active intruder situations

ABC Chicago 5/26 6:14P John Garcia

It looks like a fire alarm but, in fact, this BluePoint system can alert students and staff of an even greater threat -- an active shooter at the school.

Chicago actress Jacqueline Williams talks about role in Broadway's 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

ABC Chicago 5/26 6:14P Hosea Sanders

Veteran Chicago actress Jacqueline Williams is getting rave for her portrayal of a beloved character in the story.

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2 charged with killing 9-year-old, wounding 5-year-old in Skokie shooting

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 5/26 3:45P Sun-Times Wire

Two Chicagoans have been charged in the May 14, 2022, fatal shooting of a boy in Skokie. Skokie police Facebook photo Bail was denied Thursday for two people charged with...

Democrats Giannoulias, Valencia, Moore debate ethics in secretary of state race

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 5/26 3:36P Tina Sfondeles

Former Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, left to right, Ald. David Moore (17th) and Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia, all Democratic candidates for Illinois secretary of...

Now you tell us: City Hall says casino revenue won’t solve pension crisis

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 5/26 3:20P CST Editorial Board

Mayor Lori Lightfoot walks around City Council chambers Wednesday in advance of the casino vote. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Chicagoans have had to swallow more than a few bitter...

Girl, 17, hurt in Ravenswood Manor shooting

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 5/26 1:48P Sun-Times Wire

A girl, 17, was hurt in a shooting May 26, 2022 in Ravenswood Manor. Sun-Times file photo A 17-year-old girl was hurt in a shooting Thursday afternoon in Ravenswood Manor on...

Woodlawn apartments named for affordable housing advocate

Chicago Sun-Times (Entertainment) 5/26 1:43P Cheyanne M. Daniels

Mattie Butler is greeted by Mayor Lori Lightfoot at Thursday’s festivities, where two apartment buildings were named after Butler, to honor her advocacy for affordable...

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Marvin's Food & Fuel: Food, Fuel and Familiarity

Chicago Food Magazine 5/26 1:11P Allie Gourley

Marvin’s Food & Fuel in the Fulton Market district has a new series. A sandwich series. Need I say more? Starting in March of this year, chef Mitch Cavanah has been collaborating with local chefs,...

Contemporary Dishes Meet Traditional Technique at Sushi Boutique

Chicago Food Magazine 5/16 6:29A Emily Larsen

Sushi Boutique is a modern take on traditional sushi and Japanese Izakaya that opened last fall in the Claridge House Hotel. A sister concept of nearby Sushi by Bou and Sushi Suite, Sushi...

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Five Things to Do: May 27-29

Chicago Magazine 5/26 4:51A Sarah Steimer

What to do in Chicago this weekend.

From North to South on Western Avenue

Chicago Magazine 5/24 2:30P Sarah Steimer

The longest road in Chicago is home to strip malls, car dealerships, and a couple of the city's finest ice cream shops.

The Evolving Role of Chicago Sky’s Ann Crosby

Chicago Magazine 5/24 11:38A Sarah Steimer

She's the director of basketball operations, the strength and conditioning coach, and so much more. “There would be no Sky without Ann,” says team owner Michael Alter.

The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now: June/July 2022

Chicago Magazine 5/24 4:29A Lynette Smith

The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month

Four Suburban Duplexes For Sale

Chicago Magazine 5/23 7:29A Sarah Steimer

We're seeing double with these duplexes on the market in Chicagoland.

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Cubs lead 3-0 in second, but end up losing to Reds by factor of four

CBS Chicago (Sports) 5/26 2:18P CBS Chicago

CINCINNATI (AP) After getting a cortisone shot and a few days off, Kyle Farmer helped power the Cincinnati Reds to their highest-scoring game in 23 years. Farmer homered...

Burger's homer off Hill lifts White Sox over Red Sox

CBS Chicago (Sports) 5/25 6:20P CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) Jake Burger hit a three-run homer off Rich Hill, Lucas Giolito overcame a shaky first inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Red Sox 3-1 Wednesday night to end...

Related: White Sox-Red Sox Wednesday Start Delayed by Rain NBC Chicago (Sports), White Sox get clobbered by Red Sox for fourth loss in seven games CBS Chicago (Sports)

University of Chicago Maroons men's tennis team wins first ever NCAA Division III title

CBS Chicago (Sports) 5/25 6:18P CBS Chicago

ORLANDO (CBS) -- Last week, we told you about the University of Chicago's quest for NCAA Division III titles in both men's and women's tennis. "UChicago has never won a team...

Wolves fall to Milwaukee Admirals in first loss all postseason

CBS Chicago (Sports) 5/25 5:46P CBS Chicago

MILWAUKEE (CBS) -- The Chicago Wolves were hoping to close out the Milwaukee Admirals with a series sweep in the AHL playoffs but no such luck Wednesday night. The Admirals...

Cubs lose to Reds in game with tense ending, as Cincinnati's Joey Votto yells at Rowan Wick

CBS Chicago (Sports) 5/25 4:34P CBS Chicago

CINCINNATI (AP) Joey Votto homered and tripled, then shouted at Cubs reliver Rowan Wick during a tense ending to the Cincinnati Reds' 4-3 win over Chicago on Wednesday night....

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