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The Rundown: Architect living in home up for landmark status

Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, and today I learned some of the CTA’s heat lamps used to operate with potbellied stoves. The amenity is now on for the season (even if November temperatures are still mild). Here’s what you need to know today. The Commission on Chicago Landmarks...

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Block Club Chicago

3 Candidates File To Replace Matt O’Shea As 19th Ward Alderman

BEVERLY — The 19th Ward will have a new alderperson next year for the first time in more than a decade. Three people have filed to replace outgoing Ald. Matt O’Shea (19th) after O’Shea announced in September he would not seek a fifth term. He first ran for alderman in 2011 following then-alderwoman Ginger Rugai’s decision to retire after 20 years in office.

Chicago, IL · 8h

fox32chicago.com

Chicago hemp businesses face uncertain future as Illinois ban nears

New Illinois restrictions take effect Nov. 12, limiting where intoxicating hemp-derived THC products can be sold. Chicago hemp businesses, including South Loop café ChiTiva, face potential closure as the changes approach. Licensed cannabis dispensaries expect increased business as customers seek alternative places to purchase THC products. CHICAGO - Chicago...

Chicago, IL · 18h

southportcorridorchicago.com

Major Construction Underway Around Wrigley Field Ahead of 2027 All-Star Game

Big changes are underway outside Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs have begun a roughly $32 million security project that will install protective vehicle barriers around the ballpark ahead of the 2027 MLB All-Star Game. Construction began October 12 and is now especially visible along Sheffield and Waveland avenues, where sidewalks...

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WBEZ

Downtown 'Cultural Stadium' idea gains steam with new leader, $2 million funding

A long-discussed vision to revitalize Downtown Chicago as an arts-filled “Cultural Stadium” is now in motion, with the appointment announced this week of a leader to helm the project. Former Michigan state representative Donna Lasinski was announced Wednesday as the initiative’s inaugural president. Under her leadership, the Cultural...

Chicago Public Radio

Maybe it will happen today, one Chicago pessimist hopes. Thousands of fans do too.

It was March of 2025, and everything sucked. Finances had been tough for a few years for Chicago artist Phineas X. Jones, 53, and he was deeply troubled by the reelection of President Donald Trump. Even so, the times planted a seed for him. In spite of it all, Jones doodled some flowers and sunshine and happy little animals on his iPad, framing a monumental set of words: Maybe it will happen today.

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Secret Chicago

Chicago parking strike expands: where drivers could see delays at O’Hare, Midway, hotels, hospitals, and Bulls and Bears games

Parking workers represented by Teamsters Local 727 began a phased strike on Tuesday, November 3 , and it expanded into Wednesday, November 4. The union represents nearly 1,200 parking workers and said the walkout could eventually reach approximately 200 locations across the Chicago area. Where is the parking strike happening? According to the Chicago Sun-Times , picket lines began at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday at O’Hare International Airport, McCormick Place, and the Hyatt Regency. The union has warned of potential disruptions at parking facilities serving O’Hare and Midway, major hotels, hospitals, and Bears and Bulls games . Union members also operate O’Hare parking shuttles , which could lead to longer waits between parking areas and terminals. These are potential effects, rather than confirmed delays at every location. So far, the impact has varied. Chicago aviation officials said parking operations at O’Hare continued normally Tuesday , while McCormick Place said its garages were also operating as usual. The Chicago Parking Association, which bargains on behalf of the operators, says garages will remain open , and individual locations have plans to minimize disruption. Why are workers striking? The workers’ Master Parking Agreement expired October 31. Members rejected the latest contract offer , which

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Ankin Law Welcomes Attorney Bria Wallace

Once again, Ankin Law has shown the desire to look around the country to find lawyers that can help injured people in Chicagoland. The firm is proud to welcome Attorney Bria Wallace to our roster as she joins our prolific workers’ compensation department this fall. “It’s a top firm....

Chicago Metropolitan Area, IL · 2d

CBS Chicago

Chicago rat birth control pilot program now in Albany Park

A Chicago pilot program that feeds rat birth control to curb the city's rodent problem is now expanding into Albany Park.

fox32chicago.com

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Illinois school budget blunders and corruption raise questions about taxpayer oversight

From a $27 million budgeting error in Evanston-Skokie schools to federal fraud charges against a former Aurora school board president, Illinois Policy Institute's Bryce Hill discusses government accountability, corruption and what parents can do to keep tabs on their school district's finances.

Illinois · 8h

Axios Chicago

Meet the winners of Illinois' 2026 U.S. House elections

For the first time in decades, many Chicagoans and Cook County residents will have new representation in the U.S. House after Tuesday's results. The big picture: Illinois remains a reliably blue state, with all but three of its 17 congressional districts represented by Democrats. State of play: Like Dick Durbin in the Senate, several longtime players in Illinois' delegation are leaving in January, paving the way for younger candidates. Results 1st: Incumbent Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D) will begin his third term representing Chicago's near South Side down to Kankakee. Jackson, the third child of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson and Jacqueline "Jackie" Lavinia Jackson, beat Christian Maxwell (R). 2nd: Cook County Board Commissioner Donna Miller (D) has been elected to serve the district stretching from the south suburbs to Vermillion County after incumbent Robin Kelly gave up the seat to run unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate. Miller defeated Mike Noack (R) and Ashley Banks (I). 3rd: Rep. Delia Ramirez (D) has been reelected to the district covering Chicago's Northwest Side to suburban Elgin. Ramirez, a vocal critic of President Trump's immigration policy, won over Angel Oakley (R). 4th: Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia abruptly announced he was retiring right before last year's

Illinois · 2d

hoodline.com

North Center's 4309 N. Lincoln Gets Brick, Glass and Balconies, Still a Mystery Inside

4309 N. Lincoln Ave. — Approximate Site of 12-Unit Residential Project. A four-story, 12-unit residential building rising at 4309 North Lincoln Avenue in North Center has reached a visible milestone: brickwork, glass installation and balconies are now complete on its residential floors. The ground-floor commercial space, however, remains an unfinished shell, with plenty of work still ahead before the project is ready for tenants.

Chicago, IL · 21h

hoodline.com

Rosemont Makes EV Charger Ban Permanent, Two Years After Garage Fire

Rosemont will not allow any new electric-vehicle charging stations to be installed in parking garages for the foreseeable future. The village board voted Monday to make what had been a temporary moratorium indefinite, and Mayor Brad Stephens confirmed the ban will stay in place until officials figure out how to install the equipment safely.

Rosemont, IL · 1d

nadignewspapers.com

Retired Chicago police officer Luczak headed to victory for NW Side school board seat; Peralta also apparent winner

Residents in Edgebrook, Jefferson Park, Edison Park, Norwood Park and some other Northwest Side neighborhoods will likely have a new school board representative, as retired Chicago police officer Margie Luczak is leading incumbent Ed Bannon by a wide margin. With 71 of the 79 precincts reporting in District 1A, Luczak...

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Some downstate voters signal desire to separate from Chicago

ILLINOIS— In McDonough County, voters greenlit a referendum Tuesday to get the ball rolling on separating downstate Illinois counties from Cook County. 57% of McDonough County voters in Tuesday’s election said they were in favor of the proposition asking for the formation of a new state. However —...

Mcdonough County, IL · 2d

NBC Chicago

Chicago's connection to Alaska's controversial Senate race

Alaska’s controversial Senate race has a Chicago connection, as Chuck Goudie explains.

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WTTW - Chicago PBS

Democratic Incumbents Hold Overwhelming Leads in Reelection Bids for MWRD Board

Incumbent Democrats all hold insurmountable leads over a trio of Republican challengers for seats on the board of commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, or MWRD, according to unofficial results. Incumbents Eira Corral Sepúlveda, Precious Brady-Davis and Beth McElroy Kirkwood have large leads over Republican candidates...

Cook County, IL · 2d

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Developer says car wash plan for garden center at 4110 N. Elston not moving forward, according to Ald. Nugent

A developer interested in building a tunnel car wash at 4110 N. Elston Ave. reportedly has informed Alderman Samantha Nugent (39th) that the project will not be moving forward. The site currently serves as home to the Farmers Market Garden Center, but the approximately 29,600-square-foot parcel is for sale, with...

Chicago, IL · 20h

chronicleillinois.com

Greektown sails into holiday season

Greektown Chicago is illuminated with blue and white lights along Halsted Street as it kicks off the holiday season with festivities. The Greektown Shoppers Reward Program offers a $50 rebate for visitors who shop and dine in the neighborhood through Dec. 31. Shoppers can receive a $50 Visa gift card after emailing in receipts from at least three different eligible Greektown businesses, with a total of at least $250. Submissions are due by Jan. 31. A list of participating Greektown businesses and details on the rebate are available at greektownchicago.org/greektown-shoppers-reward.

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WTTW - Chicago PBS

80% of Chicago Voters Say State Lawmakers Should Tax Millionaires

Nearly 80% of Chicago voters urged the Illinois General Assembly to impose a 3% surtax on those earning $1 million or more annually, an overwhelming result that will fuel efforts to overhaul Illinois’ tax system, according to unofficial results from the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. In addition, more...