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Christmas at the Oasis Brings a Night of Gospel Music to Chicago

Greenwood Oasis and the Black Promoters Collective will present Christmas at the Oasis, a night of joy, music, and holiday wonder, on Friday, December 11, at 7:00 PM. The event takes place at 7621 S. Greenwood Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The lineup features Tye Tribbett, Donald Lawrence & Company, Bishop...

Chicago, IL · 1d
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Armed felon threatens CTA bus driver, caught on camera

A Chicago CTA bus driver escaped through a window after police say a convicted felon threatened her with a gun and forced her to keep driving through multiple red lights on the Southwest Side.

Chicago, IL · 1d
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ABC 7 Chicago

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Our Chicago: Helping Cook County Veterans Get the Benefits They've Earned

Wednesday is Veterans Day, a time for the country to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military.

Cook County, IL · 6h

Morning Honey

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Chicago woman recounts disturbing Target encounter after employee allegedly says ‘let me see more’

A routine shopping trip to a Target store in Chicago allegedly took an unsettling turn after an employee approached a woman at self-checkout and continued making unwanted advances despite her refusal.  The shopper, who identifies herself as Serenity (@serenityxrose21) on TikTok, described the encounter in a video that drew thousands of views. According to her...

Chicago, IL · 6h

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Gresham Man, 32, Charged After Allegedly Breaking Into Home, Shooting Boy, 17, in Back

A 32-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after Chicago police say he forced his way into a Gresham home early Tuesday and shot a 17-year-old boy in the back. A 12-year-old was also inside the house at the time but was not hurt, and the suspect was taken into custody several hours later.

Chicago, IL · 1d

The Cool Down

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Chicago law professor returns from lunch to find AI deleted his syllabus and a year's lecture notes

"These things will never be 100% reliable."

Chicago, IL · 7h

everafterinthewoods.com

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This South Side Chicago Counter Has Been Dunking Breaded Steak Sandwiches In Red Gravy Since 1976, And Illinois Still Lines Up

A four-pound sandwich sits on the menu at one South Side counter, and it comes breaded, fried, and dunked in red gravy. Anthony Bourdain counted that sandwich among the best sandwiches in the world. The star is USDA Choice skirt steak, tenderized and hand-breaded with Italian seasonings. Then it gets...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Burglar caught after 14 cars are broken into on a single Irving Park block

A man was taken into custody Sunday after breaking into at least 14 cars on a single Irving Park block overnight, according to preliminary CPD reports. Police also recovered a stolen car that they believe he drove to the area. Officers responded to the 4000 block of North Richmond just...

Chicago, IL · 9h

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Two women robbed at gunpoint by masked men in River North on Saturday morning

Two women were robbed at gunpoint Saturday morning in River North after a pair of masked men jumped from a car and confronted them on the street, according to Chicago police. The women, both 40, were walking in the 800 block of North Clark Street around 11:30 a.m. when a white vehicle pulled alongside them. Two men got out, pulled handguns, and demanded their property, according to CPD.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Underwater Fiber Line From Chicago Lands at Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor

United Federal Credit Union Headquarters — Project Connection Site. A high-speed internet cable running from Chicago to southwest Michigan under Lake Michigan is now coming ashore at Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor, with crews laying new fiber lines that extend from the lake onto land. The park is one of two landing points for the project, known as Critical Crossings. The project also includes a connection point at United Federal Credit Union's headquarters in St. Joseph, where construction was still in progress on August 25, 2026.

Benton Harbor, MI · 1d

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Possible Defenses for a Drug Manufacturing Charge in Illinois

Defending against drug manufacturing charges in Illinois often involves focusing on how police obtained their evidence, what you knew, and whether your actions count as manufacturing under Illinois law. Even if police find drugs or equipment, prosecutors still have to prove that you were involved in making or preparing the drugs. If you are facing charges in 2026, our DuPage County drug manufacturing defense lawyers can review the evidence and help you build a defense.

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CBS Chicago

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Man charged with kidnapping, battery, leading police on chase in Chicago

Matthew N. Dominiak, 23, of Tinley Park, is accused of battering and kidnapping a woman and leading police on a chase in Chicago on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Unidentified Jane Doe found deceased in 1980 in Chicago, Illinois

An unidentified female, referred to as Jane Chicago Doe 1980, was discovered in Alsip, Illinois (Cook County), on September 23, 1980, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Alsip is a suburb of Chicago. The above photos show a facial reconstruction by an NCMEC Forensic Artist, which depicts what she may have looked like in life.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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A police officer and an SUV driver fatally struck a scooter rider and an e-moto operator in Armour Square and North Park

Tragically, there were two more e-mobility device fatalities this week. In one of the cases, a police officer struck and killed an electric scooter rider. In the other incident, an SUV driver fatally struck a person on what appears to be an electric motorcycle, also called an “e-moto.” These crashes raised the number of e-scooter deaths on Chicago streets this year to four, and the number of e-moto fatalities on our city’s streets in 2026 to three.

Chicago, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Man charged with murder of 84-year-old adopted mother on South Side

The 84-year-old victim was found inside a home unresponsive on March 13, in the 11000 block of South Washtenaw Avenue. She was pronounded dead at the scene.

Chicago, IL · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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HUD’s FY2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,011 in the Chicago area, $1,762 in Atlanta and $1,734 in Phoenix, the base for housing voucher payment standards

The Department of Housing and Urban Development set its fiscal 2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom apartment at $2,011 in the Chicago area, $1,762 in the Atlanta area and $1,734 in the Phoenix area. Those figures, effective Oct. 1, 2026, are the base for the payment standards that decide how much a housing voucher […]

Atlanta, GA · 6h

The Financial Wire

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A Chicago courier who came for $73,620 in gold coins from an elderly Grimes, Iowa couple got probation and an $83,763 restitution order after a state sting

A 28-year-old Chicago man who showed up at an elderly Grimes, Iowa, couple’s home to collect a lockbox of gold coins worth $73,620 has been sentenced to probation and ordered to pay the couple $83,763.42 in restitution, the Iowa Insurance Division says. Ali Mohammed Murtuza Syed was arrested in an undercover sting while an extortion... The post A Chicago courier who came for $73,620 in gold coins from an elderly Grimes, Iowa couple got probation and an $83,763 restitution order after a state sting appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Grimes, IA · 1d

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This Illinois Restaurant Serves Holiday Meals Beneath A Giant Christmas Tree

A Christmas tree stands right in the middle of a department store dining room, rising so high it nearly brushes the ceiling. People book tables months ahead just to eat lunch under it. The room itself dates back to 1907. The walls are covered in walnut paneling, and crystal chandeliers...

Chicago, IL · 6h

Secret Chicago

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Chicago’s crown jewel of pan pizza just earned another national nod—thanks to its legendary caramelized crust

Chicago hardly needs another reason to defend its pizza credentials. But we’ll happily take this one. Pequod’s Pizza—the local favorite known for that exquisite ring of caramelized cheese —has been named Illinois’ pick in Food & Wine’s “50 States of Award-Winning Pizza.” And while the national recognition is nice, the real draw is waiting around the edge of the pan. What makes Pequod’s crust so special? At Pequod’s, you don’t leave the crust behind. As Food & Wine explains, t he pizzeria places a ring of mozzarella around the inside edge of the pan. As the pizza bakes, that cheese caramelizes, creating the signature rim that sets these pies apart . A deeply browned cheese surrounds a generously topped Chicago-style pizza. The menu starts with a cheese pizza, with toppings available so you can build your own order. Sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, giardiniera, and more are among the options—but that caramelized edge is something you’ll be thinking about long after you’ve finished the meal. Why Food & Wine picked Pequod’s Food & Wine assembled its state-by-state guide using existing accolades, including international pizza competitions, restaurant rankings, local journalism, and readers’ choice awards. For Pequod’s, the magazine points to two major wins:

Chicago, IL · 1d

WGN News

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Developer eyes Old U.S. Steel South Works site for Chicago Bears stadium

CHICAGO (WGN) – The Old U.S. Steel South Works site off DuSable Lake Shore Drive on the South Side could become the Chicago Bears’ new home if developer Curt Bailey’s vision comes to life. A skyline view, accessible by boat, at a site where infrastructure development is already underway along what the developer calls the […]

Chicago, IL · 2d