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Millennials And Gen Xers Are Leaving Chicago And Moving To Another Big Midwestern City

There is no doubt that Chicago is the cultural and economic capital of the Midwest. With more than 2.7 million residents, it's also the largest. "The Windy City" offers residents plenty to do between the roughly 7,300 restaurants, 600 parks, 250 live music venues, and nearly 40 annual parades. But all of these attractions are not stopping people from drifting toward another, more affordable city in the Midwest. A recent U-Haul study found that Gen Xers (those born between 1965 and 1980) and millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996) are relocating to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which is just a 90-minute drive from Chicago.

Chicago, IL · 17h

NBC Chicago

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Village expresses gratitude to first responders, good Samaritans after deadly crash

The village of Western Springs commended first responders and good Samaritans who acted swiftly in the aftermath of a fiery crash between a train and a car that claimed the lives of two young children. An Amtrak train traveling from Chicago to Quincy struck the vehicle at Wolf Road around...

Western Springs, IL · 23h

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Individual becomes temporarily trapped inside city’s first self-cleaning public restroom shortly after opening

CHICAGO — The City of Chicago unveiled its first automated self-cleaning public restroom this week, but one of its first users found themselves trapped inside. The new restroom was unveiled on Wednesday morning at the Polish Triangle near Milwaukee Avenue, Ashland Avenue and Division Street in West Town. The facility features an integrated self-cleaning system […]

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Ketchup On Hot Dogs Is Basically Banned In Chicago - But Why?

The iconic Chicago dog is full of flavorful toppings, but there is one topping that Chicagoans simply don't tolerate on their hot dogs: ketchup.

Chicago, IL · 6h

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9-Year-Old Shot While Bringing Her Father Ice Cream; Her Killer Now Says, ‘I Would Trade My Life for Hers'

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Chicago, IL · 1d

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Wicker Park Woman Climbs Railing After Coyotes Follow Her Dog

A Monday night walk near Oakley Boulevard turned into a three-minute scramble for Odalys Flores and her Chihuahua mix, Coco. Flores said two coyotes followed them in Wicker Park, closed the distance, and left her on an elevated railing with the dog in her arms. The Nov. 9 encounter is...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Eight Illinois Cafeterias And Buffets Where Retirees Still Gather For Sunday Dinner

Sunday dinner used to mean a long table, a full plate, and nobody rushing you out the door. Across Illinois, that habit is still going strong at cafeterias and buffets where regulars show up after church, claim their usual booth, and go back for seconds without a second thought. Some...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Man pulled rifle from his pants to rob Facebook Marketplace sneaker seller, prosecutors say

An 18-year-old man accused of robbing two people who arranged to sell sneakers through Facebook Marketplace — pulling a rifle from his pants during one holdup — had just been arrested two weeks earlier for illegal gun possession, court records show. Prosecutors also say Jamari Logan has a lengthy juvenile background that includes two armed carjackings, armed robbery, two attempted robberies, and possession of a machine gun.

Chicago, IL · 2h

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Ohio State bettors had the worst bad beat to end Saturday’s game

Anyone who bet on the Ohio State Buckeyes to cover the point spread against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday wound up with a very frustrating bad beat on their hands. The Buckeyes were favored by roughly 14 points heading into Saturday’s game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, and they appeared to be on their way … The post Ohio State bettors had the worst bad beat to end Saturday’s game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports .

Columbus, OH · 21h

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77 Years Ago Today, the ‘Godfather of Styx,’ an Arena and Progressive Rock Legend, Was Born

Before the stadium tours and the platinum albums, he was a Chicago kid at the piano. Decades later, he’s the one member who never left.

Chicago, IL · 22h

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Brookfield’s village manager announces his retirement

Tim Wiberg, Brookfield’s village manager, announced his retirement from his role on Friday, Nov. 13. Wiberg’s last day as village manager will be Jan. 31, 2027. Assistant Village Manager Stevie Ferrari will serve as interim village manager beginning Feb. 1, 2027, until a permanent replacement has been hired following a nationwide search by the village board, according to a village press release.

Brookfield, IL · 1d

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Demolition Permit In Hand For Newstreet's 200 W. Ohio Plan

A three-story building at the northwest corner of West Ohio and North Wells is lined up to come down. The replacement on the drawing board is a five-story mixed-use building. Chicago developer Newstreet is planning the project at 200 W. Ohio, in River North, Urbanize Chicago reported Friday. Urbanize Chicago reported that a demolition permit is already in hand. Permits to build the new structure have not been filed.

Chicago, IL · 19h

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Chicago’s Chief Financial Officer Resigns, Saying She Refuses to ‘Compromise My Integrity’; Johnson Accuses Her of Mismanagement

Chicago’s Chief Financial Officer Ashlee Gabrysch resigned abruptly Friday morning, saying that to continue serving as Mayor Brandon Johnson’s top financial advisor would “compromise my integrity and professional obligations.”. A spokesperson for Mayor Brandon Johnson said Gabrysch had been “largely absent” while the city’s $17.6 billion budget...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Man crashes into CPD vehicle during traffic stop on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, police say

A driver crashed into a CPD vehicle amid a traffic stop on DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Sunday, Chicago police said.

Chicago, IL · 5h

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13x felon stole cop’s wallet and claimed to be the police — while wearing an ankle monitor

A 13-time convicted felon allegedly burglarized an off-duty Chicago police officer’s gym locker, used the cop’s stolen credit card to buy a $1,403 phone and then claimed to be the cop when officers stopped him nearby — all while wearing an ankle monitor. Lamont Cathey, whose repeated...

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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Des Plaines Woman Accused of Hitting Man With Wood in Domestic Incident

A Des Plaines woman is facing a domestic battery charge after police say a man told officers she struck him with a piece of wood during an incident at his home last Thursday night. Nicole C. Klaisner was taken into custody and later brought before a Cook County courthouse for a detention hearing.

Des Plaines, IL · 16h