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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson defends budget, $7M violence funding

Mayor Brandon Johnson is defending a proposed $7 million increase for Chicago's community violence intervention programs, which he credits with helping reduce homicides. Johnson's $17.6 billion budget includes a corporate head tax charging qualifying businesses $25 per employee each month to help fund city investments. A group of 28 aldermen...

Chicago, IL · 16h

My Journal Courier

Hiring of Chicago law firm by city, county raising questions

Jacksonville and Morgan County hired Ancel Glink as both face public transparency concerns and a rise in open records requests.

Jacksonville, IL · 2d

American Songwriter

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Born 83 Years Ago Today in the Windy City, the Drummer Whose Band Went From the Top 5 to Making Commercials for Coca-Cola and the US Navy

On this day (November 9) in 1943, Lee Graziano was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is best known as the drummer for the 1960s pop band The American Breed. They notched a few top 40 hits in the mid-60s. Their biggest chart success was the 1967 single “Bend Me, Shape Me,” which landed in the top 10 in the United States and Canada. They also recorded jingles for major corporations, including Coca-Cola, Bell Telephone, the United States Navy, and American Airlines.

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Block Club Chicago

2 Challengers File To Run Against Ald. Scott Waguespack In 32nd Ward

BUCKTOWN — Two candidates are hoping to run against Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) in the February aldermanic election, although one is facing challenges to the validity of his nominating petitions. Waguespack has represented the 32nd Ward since 2007, making him one of the longest-serving members of the City Council....

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Fox 32 Chicago

List of holiday themed bars and restaurants in Chicago

CHICAGO - It's just about time for holiday cheer to spread across the Chicago area. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday season in the area with several festive bars and restaurants popping up. Chicago holiday bars and restaurants. Local perspective:. All throughout the Chicago region there are...

Chicago, IL · 23h

hoodline.com

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North Lawndale's Sears Sunken Garden Pergola Rises Again After 120 Years

The rebuilt pergola is the first major construction milestone in a yearslong effort to restore the 1907 Sears Sunken Garden. Crews have begun installing replica concrete columns, and the structure is expected to be completed by early December. The work is part of a broader restoration whose overall price has been described differently in coverage.

Chicago, IL · 23h

Hyde Park Herald

Hyde Park Stories: Jackson Park History Part II

A brief look at the eras of Jackson Park History and what they left behind. Part I covered the creation of Jackson Park as part of the South Park Commission (SPC), a taxation district run by a board of wealthy individuals appointed by the governor of Illinois but subject to voter referendums. Part II covers the Chicago Park District era.

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CBS Chicago

Chicago brings crisis response team hub to Roseland mental health clinic

Residents on Chicago's Far South Side have a new option when it comes to getting mental health support.

Loyola Phoenix

48th Ward Alderwoman and budget analyst review proposed 2027 city budget

The 48th Ward of Chicago hosted their annual virtual budget report meeting with Q&A Nov. 2. The budget briefing explained how the city’s budget process works and provided an overview of the proposed 2027 City of Chicago budget. Policy and budget analyst Geoffrey Cubbage and 49th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth from the Better Government Association presented.

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Block Club Chicago

Ald. Julia Ramirez Faces 2 Challengers For 12th Ward Seat — For Now

BRIGHTON PARK – Two people are running to unseat Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th), who is vying for a second term on the City Council. Claudia Zuno, who launched her campaign early this year, Carlos Sanchez and Ramirez filed petition signatures to run for the 12th Ward Office, according to the Chicago Board of Elections.

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Worth Park District commissioner honored for 10 years of service

Worth Park District Commissioner Melissa Nagel was recently recognized for 10 years of service during the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ annual Best of the Best Gala in Wheeling. Appointed to the board in 2016, Nagel has played an important role in the growth and development of the Worth...

Worth, IL · 2d

truestar.life

The Parke Is Coming Soon!

Many young people in Chicago wish they had a space they can call their own. This problem was identified and is now being solved by Chicago community-based architect Taylor Staten. On Thursday, November 5th, Staten and her team held their first community meeting for the new teen lounge they are...

Chicago, IL · 20h

galeriemagazine.com

Inside Chicago’s Burgeoning Art Scene

For one week each September, Chicago’s art world turns up the volume. This year’s Chicago Exhibition Week, presented by Gertie, a Chicago cultural agency, ran from September 14 to 20 and filled the Windy City with a slew of buzzworthy openings, exhibition walkthroughs, talks, and performances. It spanned galleries and institutions from West Town to Pilsen to Hyde Park, with free museum admission for anyone who completed the week’s map.

Chicago, IL · 19h

familydestinationsguide.com

Grab A Cup Of Courage At The Spookiest Horror-Themed Coffee Shop Hiding In Illinois

Most coffee shops want you to feel calm and productive, but The Brewed on Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago has a slightly different agenda, and honestly, it’s so much more interesting. This place is something else entirely. There’s a moment that happens to almost everyone who encounters The Brewed for...

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CBS Chicago

"Sleep Out Chicago" at Soldier Field supporting youth experiencing homelessness

Covenant House is hosting its 10th annual "Sleep Out Chicago" to support youth experiencing homelessness.

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Fox 32 Chicago

Harvey daycare under state investigation after alleged roach video surfaces

FOX Chicago's Tia Ewing examines state records after a former employee posts videos allegedly showing roaches inside a Harvey daycare, prompting an investigation.

Harvey, IL · 2d

Trains.com

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Switch installation celebrated at Pullman historic park

CHICAGO — Visitors to the 19th-century Pullman factory complex on Chicago’s South Side frequently ask, “Where are the railcars?” The first step in eliminating that question took place when Norfolk Southern recently reinstalled a switch on an industrial lead two blocks east of the site that was once the conduit in and out of the [...] Read More...

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Opinion: The company you keep is latest controversy in 45th Ward

That’s how the topsy-turvy dynamics of the 45th Ward have been described by aldermen, committeemen and journalists in the past 25 years. It seems anything can blow up, at any time, into a “controversy.” Sometimes it’s an ex-alderman parking his boat on a city street, sometimes a politico using language out of “The Sopranos” when referring to women, and sometimes it’s the company you keep.

Chicago, IL · 18h

islands.com

Chicago Boomers Are Moving To This Midwestern State With Vibrant Cities And Iconic Craft Brews

Retirement doesn't necessarily have to mean packing up for the Sun Belt. For some baby boomers, the next chapter might be just across the state line — somewhere they can enjoy a change of pace without straying too far from the people and places they know. That's apparently the approach of many Chicago boomers, according to a U-Haul migration study: Wisconsin was the top net-gain state for baby boomers moving out of Chicago in mid-2026. For boomers looking to downsize, slow down, or find a city that's a little more affordable, Wisconsin has some options. It has thousands of lakes and miles of scenic trails, alongside cities like Madison and Eau Claire, where award-winning breweries, museums, and senior centers can keep daily life exciting.

Streetsblog Capitol Hill

As NYC eases fire department control over street redesign projects, Chicago’s fire chief calls for “more conversations… with CDOT”

According to our colleagues at Streetsblog NYC, last Election Day, local residents gave robust support for ballot initiatives to speed up the process of installing bus and bike lanes. One of the five proposals from Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Commission on Government Efficiency, which called for repealing bureaucratic speed bumps to safer street redesigns, passed with two-thirds of the vote.