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Friday the 13th: The history behind the infamous superstition

If you're feeling a little superstitious today, you're not alone.

Chicago, IL · 1d

NBC Sports

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How to watch No. 13 Notre Dame vs. DePaul: TV info, head-to-head record, storylines for Saturday’s game

Hannah Hidalgo and the Fighting Irish host the Blue Demons on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1pm ET at the 2026 SoFi Shamrock Classic. Notre Dame leads the all-time series between the duo, 27-20. The teams last faced off in December 2021, where Notre Dame took home a 91-86 win. The...

Chicago, IL · 1d
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ABC 7 Chicago

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Rolling Meadows, Palatine mayors want 'seat at the table' of potential Bears stadium authority

Two more northwest suburbs will formally request seats at the table of a potential Bears stadium authority that could come out of the upcoming fall veto session in Springfield.

Rolling Meadows, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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Chicago Thanksgiving Parade to start an hour earlier for the first time in 92 years

If you’re planning to attend the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade this year, set your alarm an hour earlier. For the first time in the parade’s 92-year history, the procession will begin at 7:45 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning — an hour earlier than in previous years, according to a parade spokesperson who confirmed the change to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Chicago, IL · 1d
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ABC 7 Chicago

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Woman critically injured after SUV crashes into light post in Old Irving Park, police say

A woman was critically injured in a Northwest Side crash early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.

Chicago, IL · 4h

Block Club Chicago

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Ald. Ruth Cruz Faces 1 Challenger In 30th Ward Race

BELMONT CRAGIN — Incumbent Ald. Ruth Cruz will face one challenger in the 30th Ward aldermanic race. Cruz was elected to the City Council in 2023, after longtime Ald. Ariel Reboyras announced he wouldn’t be seeking reelection. She emerged from a crowded field of competitors and ran on a platform of progressive policies like community zoning, participatory budgeting and investing in violence prevention programs.

Chicago, IL · 1d

ABC 7 Chicago

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'Windy City Weekend' previews Mag Mile Lights Festival

With Ryan Chiaverini out preparing for the CMA Awards red carpet, friend of the show Cody LaGrow stepped in to co-host this week's "Windy City Weekend."

Chicago, IL · 21h

Riverside Brookfield Landmark

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Brookfield may move downtown worker parking across the tracks

Brookfield officials are considering restructuring parking along the BNSF railroad tracks west of the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Brookfield, Fairview and Prairie avenues to create more parking space north of the tracks for visitors and commuters. Deputy Police Chief Jim Mihalik presented a proposed revision to village code on...

Brookfield, IL · 23h

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The Families Behind These Eight Illinois Mexican Restaurants Haven’t Changed In More Than 8 Years

Some restaurants change owners every few years, and you can usually taste it when they do. The eight spots on this list are different. Each one has stayed in the hands of the same family for years, and that steady leadership shows up in handmade tortillas, slow-cooked meats, and recipes that never seem to drift. The list runs from Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood down to Springfield, then over to Aurora, Urbana, Bloomington, Rockford, and Rock Island.

Chicago, IL · 3h

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Man with 22 prior felony convictions gets 14 years for carjacking SUV with baby inside

A 22-time convicted felon added two more felony convictions to his record Thursday when he pleaded guilty to carjacking an SUV last year with a 7-month-old girl inside. Jeremy Ochoa, 39, pleaded guilty to two counts of vehicular hijacking in connection with the July 2025 carjacking, court records show. Judge Neera Walsh sentenced him to concurrent 14-year prison terms.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Chicago Heights Man, 32, Arrested After Dragging ICE Officer With Car, DHS Says

A Mexican national with prior convictions for domestic violence and assault was taken into custody a day after allegedly dragging a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer with his car while fleeing an arrest attempt outside Chicago. Jose Garnica-Naranjo, 32, was arrested after the officer suffered contusions, cuts and scrapes to his legs and was taken to a local hospital, federal officials said.

Chicago Heights, IL · 21h

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Johnnie’s Beef In Elmwood Park Still Makes Locals Wait In Line For Italian Ice

Some of the best meals in Illinois hide behind plain little walls and hand-lettered signs you could drive past a hundred times. I almost did, until I noticed a line of people stretching out the door on a random weeknight. My stomach decided before my brain did, and I pulled...

Elmwood Park, IL · 1d

Chicago Parents

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Why can choosing a new high school after eighth grade benefit students?

Choosing a high school after eighth grade can give students an opportunity to take an active role in an important educational decision. At Chicago City Day School, Head of School Chris Dow sees that process as a chance for eighth graders to consider what they want from their next school, identify an environment where they believe they can thrive and begin developing the agency they'll need for later decisions.

Chicago, IL · 23h

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White Sedan Kills Woman Crossing West Garfield Park Street, Speeds Off

A woman crossing the street in West Garfield Park was killed Wednesday night after a driver struck her and sped off without stopping, Chicago police said. The crash happened at about 9:45 p.m. in the 4200-block of West Madison Street, and police are searching for the driver. Police said the...

Chicago, IL · 19h

Axios Chicago

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Alley cafes and plants in the Pedway: 3 ideas to transform Chicago's State Street

From more green space to interactive installations, three winning proposals reimagine what could make Chicago's State Street "that great street" once again. Why it matters: The plans could help breathe new life into a part of the Loop that was once a retail, cultural and social attraction. Driving the news: The Chicago Architectural Club, World Business Chicago and other civic organizations on Wednesday announced the winners of this year's Burnham Prize . Context: In April, the groups called for ideas for "The Future of State" — ways to make State Street a vibrant, inviting and modern urban center. Zoom in: The three winning projects take different approaches to best utilize what already exists along State Street, as well as what new infrastructure is needed. Thickness: From Corridor to Urban Field focuses on the spaces between the buildings. It would turn parking lots into green space, alleys and the Pedway into spots to meet and drink and build elevated walkways to move through the Loop. Unlocking State Street centers on the Chicago Federal Center block, a Mies van der Rohe-designed complex surrounded by Dearborn, Clark and Adams Streets and Jackson Boulevard. The plan would move the security barriers that exist around

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Five Challengers Crowd Ald. Derrick Curtis's 18th Ward Reelection Bid

Ald. Derrick Curtis is seeking a fourth term representing Chicago's 18th Ward, and this time he's got five people standing in his way: Joshua Barksdale, Nicole Allison, Artemiza “Tammy” Chavez, Glenford Flowers Jr. and Toni C. Galloway. All five, however, are currently facing objections to their nominating petitions that could still knock them off the February ballot.

Chicago, IL · 16h

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New Cook County Assessor miffed by township’s delay in naming a successor

Lyons Township still has no replacement for Pat Hynes, Cook County’s assessor-elect. Hynes won election as Cook County assessor on Nov. 3, but he still cannot fully turn to his new job as the Township of Lyons board has not named his replacement as township assessor. Hynes had agreed...

Cook County, IL · 19h

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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DuPage County releases road work priorities, including one in Naperville

One road improvement project in Naperville makes the list for the DuPage County Division of Transportation’s 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Plan. A project to complete intersection improvements and roadway upgrades along Naperville Road between I-88 and Ridgeland Avenue on Naperville’s north side is one of eight “major capital projects” prioritized for the next five years, the county said in a news release.

Dupage County, IL · 21h

buildlikenew.com

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2 Chicago Firefighters Fall Through Kitchen Floor During Chatham House Fire

Firefighters Sent Mayday After Floor Collapses Under Them in South Side Chicago Fire Two firefighters went in to do their […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

Chicago, IL · 21h

WGN News

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Former Bloomingdale officer faces felony charges for Flock system misuse

Authorities provided no booking photo of the suspect.

Bloomingdale, IL · 16h