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Secret Chicago

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Best spots near the Western Brown Line in Chicago

Watch this video to explore historic spots just a five-minute walk from Chicago’s Western Brown Line, including Merz Apothecary and the Davis Theater.

Chicago, IL · 1d

southwestregionalpublishing.com

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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

Block Club Chicago

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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.

Chicago, IL · 1d

My Journal Courier

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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 · 1d

CBS Chicago

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City Council majority tells Mayor Johnson his budget plan "is a non-starter"

A majority of the Chicago City Council has signaled what promises to be another lengthy showdown over Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget plan.

Chicago, IL · 1d

Axios Chicago

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Chicago parents protest Google's AI school policy

Chicago parents concerned about AI will join activists across the nation Wednesday to protest "Big tech bullies in our schools" at local Google headquarters. What happened: Google set off a firestorm — and then partially backtracked — last week when it announced it would take away Google search from any school that opts out of its artificial intelligence products like Gemini. Why it matters: CPS, like many districts, has integrated Google technology deeply into its infrastructure. And the move appeared aimed at leveraging that dependence. The blowback: "Google is using its search monopoly to coerce schools into adopting AI," former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said on social media. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called it "extortion" and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said "no corporation should have the power to dictate how we teach our children." The upshot: In the wake of the backlash, Google retreated on the Gemini part, but it still won't shut off generative AI Overviews on its school version of Google search. Schools must take the generative AI version or no Google search at all. What they're saying: "It's fundamentally problematic that a for-profit company is dictating the terms of how technology is operating

Chicago, IL · 1d

Block Club Chicago

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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....

Chicago, IL · 1d

hoodline.com

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Three Challengers Crowd 46th Ward Race as Ald. Angela Clay Seeks Second Term

Four people could end up on the ballot next year to represent Chicago’s 46th Ward on the Far North Side, as incumbent Angela Clay faces a trio of challengers looking to unseat her after just one term in office. The lineup includes independent candidate Abdallah J. Alkodah, along with Onita Patricias Ann Mack and Nicole A. Edelman, who is also trying to knock Clay off the ballot entirely.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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 · 3d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Cook County Sheriff's Office transforms prison transport bus into mobile library for children

A former prisoner transport bus has been transformed into a mobile library, bringing thousands of books to children in Cook County communities with limited access to reading resources.

Cook County, IL · 19h

CBS Chicago

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UPS Store in Bridgeport shuts down with dozens of packages still inside

For more than a week, some Bridgeport residents have visited their UPS Store to find the doors locked, with dozens of packages inside and no way to get them.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Gary attorneys earn repeat national recognition

Gary attorneys Michael E. Tolbert and Shelice R. Tolbert, partners at Tolbert & Tolbert, have once again earned national recognition for their accomplishments in the legal profession. The husband-and-wife team has been named to The National Black Lawyers Top 100, an invitation-only organization recognizing accomplished Black attorneys across the United States.

Gary, IN · 2d

Block Club Chicago

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Ald. Jason Ervin Faces 1 Challenger In 28th Ward Race

GARFIELD PARK — Ald. Jason Ervin (28th) is facing one potential challenger as he seeks a fifth City Council term — but her candidacy is currently being contested. Precious Joy Frasier is the only candidate who filed petitions to take on the incumbent alderperson in the February municipal election.

Chicago, IL · 1d

Hyde Park Herald

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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.

Chicago, IL · 2d

hoodline.com

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Humboldt Park Activist Angee Gonzalez Rodriguez Files to Challenge Ald. Fuentes Again

Angee Gonzalez Rodriguez has filed petitions to challenge Ald. Jessie Fuentes for the 26th Ward seat for a second time, setting up what would be her third run at the office covering most of Humboldt Park and parts of Logan Square and Belmont Cragin. But before voters even weigh in, two Humboldt Park neighbors have already moved to challenge the validity of her petition signatures.

Chicago, IL · 19h

Fox 32 Chicago

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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 · 3h

CBS Chicago

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Bridgeport neighbors speak out against Amtrak, FRA environmental impact report

Neighbors say the proposed Amtrak maintenance facility will have an impact on nearby schools and parks, and insist the new environmental study does not address that.

Chicago, IL · 1d

Loyola Phoenix

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49th Ward residents pitch projects for $1 million budget

The 16th annual participatory budgeting town hall meeting for the 49th Ward took place Nov. 4 at Gale Community Academy located at 1631 W. Jonquil Terr. Individuals presented project proposals for how the $1 million budget allocated to the 49th Ward should be used for the 15th cycle of participatory budgeting. Proposals focused around enforcing pedestrian safety, enhancing public parks and expanding accessibility for cyclists.

Chicago, IL · 13h

The Crusader Newspaper

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Lake County Democrats score major election victories on November 4

Lake County voters delivered a string of Democratic victories Tuesday, November 3, electing Jerry Williams as the county’s first Black sheriff, returning Frank J. Mrvan to Congress and strengthening the party’s influence from Gary and Hammond to Dyer and Schererville. For voters in Gary and throughout Lake County,...

Lake County, IN · 5d

Loyola Phoenix

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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.

Chicago, IL · 13h

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