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Block Club Chicago

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3 Uptown Residents Challenging Ald. Angela Clay In 46th Ward Race

UPTOWN — Four people could be on the ballot next year to represent the Far North Side’s 46th Ward. Ald. Angela Clay (46th) is running for reelection after her first term as alderwoman representing Uptown, and three people are gearing up to challenge her: Abdallah J. Alkodah, Onita Patricias Ann Mack and Nicole A. Edelman.

Chicago, IL · 1d

POLITICO

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Can Springfield get to the end zone?

Good Tuesday morning, Illinois. The election is over. The politics, not so much. TOP TALKER BEARS BEAT : The Chicago Bears are heading back to the negotiating table in Springfield, and lawmakers say they want to get a stadium deal done before the end of the year — even as the battle to replace House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch begins to take shape. Agenda item: The Bears legislation is expected to be a major focus when lawmakers return to Springfield for veto session next week. The challenge will be finding a compromise that keeps the team in Illinois without putting taxpayers on the hook, while navigating competing interests between Chicago and the suburbs. State Sen. Bill Cunningham , the Democrat who has been central to the stadium negotiations, said discussions during the legislative break have increasingly centered on a stadium-authority model that would allow a municipality to build a privately financed, publicly owned stadium. “There seems to be a settling on this , trying to move forward with the stadium authority model,” Cunningham said during a legislative briefing with your Playbook host, and presented by Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago State and Local Government Subcommittee. Some

Chicago, IL · 23h

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Chicago Dog Licenses Plummet to 4,100 as 650,000 Pups Go Unregistered

Chicago's dog owners are skipping out on city licenses in droves, with just 4,100 issued so far this year in a city estimated to have more than 650,000 dogs. City Clerk Anna Valencia says her office simply does not have the staff, money, or public awareness campaign needed to turn that number around.

Chicago, IL · 3d

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Young Artists Take Over Obama Presidential Center for True Chicago Summit

Young artists and content creators are converging on the Obama Presidential Center as the nonprofit True Chicago hosts its 9th Annual Conference, a day built around live performances, panel discussions, and face time with industry leaders. The gathering is taking place at The Forum, the Obama Presidential Center's event space, according to organizers.

Chicago, IL · 3d

CBS Chicago

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Teen spends day with CFD as Make-A-Wish Illinois' 20,000th wish

Kayleigh Carpenter, 17, spent the day with the Chicago Fire Department, learning all of the responsibilities of a firefighter. It was all thanks to a wish granted by Make-A-Wish Illinois.

Chicago, IL · 1d

Fox 32 Chicago

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Cook County jury awards $28M in childbirth injury case

A Cook County jury has awarded $28 million to a Bellwood family after their son suffered severe injuries during childbirth.

Cook County, IL · 1d

Block Club Chicago

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Mayor Says He’s ‘Always’ Favored Gunshot Detection Technology As Voters Back Its Return

CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson said he supports bringing back gunshot detection technology, but he defended his decision to end the city’s contract with ShotSpotter after voters signaled overwhelming support for the technology in Tuesday’s election. More than 72 percent of voters supported a nonbinding referendum asking...

Chicago, IL · 1d

WBEZ

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Chicago doctor on ways to close Chicago’s yawning life expectancy gap

After charting the grim reality that there was a 35-year difference in life expectancy for some Americans based on zip code, Chicago physician Dr. David Ansell charts a path through this divide in Crossing the Gap: Healing Epidemics and Inequalities in a Divided City. In the Loop learns more about...

Chicago, IL · 1d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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CPS Board Member-Elect Discusses Campaign, District Challenges, School Closures

Chicago’s first fully elected school board is taking shape, with just a few races still too close to call. With 20 districts, and at least six new faces, the new board is sure to bring together a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Members will face new challenges right...

Chicago, IL · 1d

Block Club Chicago

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Ald. Jeanette Taylor Faces Familiar Foes, New Challengers In 20th Ward Race

WOODLAWN — Ald. Jeanette Taylor could face a rematch with two challengers from her previous elections, alongside two new candidates, as the 20th Ward alderperson makes her bid for a third term. Jennifer Maddox, Andre Smith, Jarquetta Egeston and Tshey Gebre have filed to challenge Taylor, the incumbent. The...

Chicago, IL · 22h

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Chicago’s South Side used to be a hub for Black theater. There’s hope it could flourish again.

Built in 1897, the Forum Hall in Bronzeville may appear to be in a state of disrepair. But the venue, a staple of the 1950s-era Black Metropolis, is on the precipice of a return. Today, developer Bernard Loyd is working to revitalize the Forum and has already brought musicians back...

Chicago, IL · 1d

Chicago Parents

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Where can Chicago families find top Midwest boarding schools?

While Chicago is home to some of the highest-ranked public high schools in Illinois, a standard local day school isn’t always the right fit for every child. Some teenagers thrive in smaller, highly focused learning environments where academic study, extracurriculars and social development are integrated under one roof. For these students, boarding schools offer round-the-clock access to faculty mentors, specialized research facilities and peers who share their drive.

Chicago, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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Bridgeport residents dispute report dismissing impacts of proposed Amtrak yard

A new study suggests a proposed Amtrak maintenance yard in Bridgeport would not have an adverse impact on the thousands of residents there, but questions remain in the minds of residents and officials. The study was released by the Federal Railroad Administration on Friday. The report concluded that the impact...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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 · 2d

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

CBS Chicago

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Group against O'Hare Flyer gather to discuss possible environmental impact

The grassroots coalition Stop the O'Hare Passthrough broke down the possible impacts on wildlife and the environment if it's built.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Mendocino Farms Eyes Lincoln Park Spot Near Fullerton CTA Stop

Mendocino Farms has filed a liquor license application for a building at 2256-2258 N Orchard Street in Lincoln Park, a filing that suggests the sandwich chain could be eyeing its fourth Chicago location. No opening has been confirmed, and the company has not made any public statement about the property.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Lincoln Park's Briny Swine Site Eyed for Seven-Story, 47-Unit Building

2577 N. Clark St. — Approximate Site of Proposed 47-Unit Building. The former home of Briny Swine on N. Clark Street could soon give way to a seven-story mixed-use building packed with 47 apartments, 10 of them set aside as affordable housing. An unnamed developer is behind the proposal for 2577 N. Clark, located near the intersection of N. Clark Street and W. Wrightwood Avenue in Lincoln Park.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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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 · 1d