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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 · 3h
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Cars Leaving a Chicago Tire Shop Have Hit His Building Six Times, Homeowner Says

Broken glass blocks have become a repeat repair for a Chicago homeowner who lives beside a tire shop. Anthony Smith told WGN News that cars coming out of the business have struck his building at ... Read more

Chicago, IL · 3h

WGN News

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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 · 1d

Chicago Parents

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Why can choosing a new high school after eighth grade benefit students?

Choosing a high school after eighth grade can give students an opportunity to take an active role in an important educational decision. At Chicago City Day School, Head of School Chris Dow sees that process as a chance for eighth graders to consider what they want from their next school, identify an environment where they believe they can thrive and begin developing the agency they'll need for later decisions.

Chicago, IL · 1d
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An Austin native building bridges between Chicago and The Bahamas

Michael Fountain carries his West Side upbringing with him as he represents the Caribbean country across the midwest The post An Austin native building bridges between Chicago and The Bahamas appeared first on Austin Weekly News .

Chicago, IL · 1d

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2 Chicago Firefighters Fall Through Kitchen Floor During Chatham House Fire

Firefighters Sent Mayday After Floor Collapses Under Them in South Side Chicago Fire Two firefighters went in to do their […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

Chicago, IL · 22h

ABC 7 Chicago

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Chicago Mayor Johnson's CFO, Ashlee Gabrysch, resigns, aldermen call for finance investigation

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's chief financial officer has resigned.

Chicago, IL · 23h

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4 Unwritten Dibs Rules Chicagoans Expect Everyone to Follow

Back in 1967, Chicago drivers were already saving shoveled spots with folding chairs. Dibs is technically illegal, but Chicagoans expect you to follow it anyway. Here are the unwritten dibs rules Chicagoans expect everyone to follow. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. City parking and snow rules are...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Man with 22 prior felony convictions gets 14 years for carjacking SUV with baby inside

A 22-time convicted felon added two more felony convictions to his record Thursday when he pleaded guilty to carjacking an SUV last year with a 7-month-old girl inside. Jeremy Ochoa, 39, pleaded guilty to two counts of vehicular hijacking in connection with the July 2025 carjacking, court records show. Judge Neera Walsh sentenced him to concurrent 14-year prison terms.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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A Hidden Gem “Supper Club” in Schiller Park

****When one thinks “Supper Club”, one automatically thinks Wisconsin. Yes, they are known for these friendly, entertaining spots in the woods or near the water, and they always serve cheese curds as well as great “Old Fashioneds”, but guess what? Illinois has some of these dining spots as well. In fact, there is one just a few miles from O’Hare with a name that will make sense once you hear it. It is the ” Great Escape Restaurant”, located at 9540 West Irving Park Rd. ( this is not to be confused with the retail stores called The Great Escape, where they sell pools and spas).

Schiller Park, IL · 12h

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The Families Behind These Eight Illinois Mexican Restaurants Haven’t Changed In More Than 8 Years

Some restaurants change owners every few years, and you can usually taste it when they do. The eight spots on this list are different. Each one has stayed in the hands of the same family for years, and that steady leadership shows up in handmade tortillas, slow-cooked meats, and recipes that never seem to drift. The list runs from Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood down to Springfield, then over to Aurora, Urbana, Bloomington, Rockford, and Rock Island.

Chicago, IL · 3h

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25th Commemorative Breakfast Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Please join the Village of Hillside at our 25th Commemorative Breakfast Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 18, 2027 at 9:00am at the Best Western in Hillside (4400 N. Frontage Road). Doors will open at 8:30am. Tickets are available for purchase at the Hillside Village Hall (425...

Hillside, IL · 1d

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DuPage County releases road work priorities, including one in Naperville

One road improvement project in Naperville makes the list for the DuPage County Division of Transportation’s 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Plan. A project to complete intersection improvements and roadway upgrades along Naperville Road between I-88 and Ridgeland Avenue on Naperville’s north side is one of eight “major capital projects” prioritized for the next five years, the county said in a news release.

Dupage County, IL · 21h

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Hole In The Wall Illinois Soul Food Restaurants That Locals Say Serve Comfort Like No Other

Pig snoots, the crispy-fried snout of the hog, sit on a soul food menu in Illinois, and I love that nobody felt the need to rename them something fancy. That honesty runs through this whole list. One spot shares space with a corner store. Another has no restroom and no...

Illinois · 1d

WGN News

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Former Bloomingdale officer faces felony charges for Flock system misuse

Authorities provided no booking photo of the suspect.

Bloomingdale, IL · 17h

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Five Challengers Crowd Ald. Derrick Curtis's 18th Ward Reelection Bid

Ald. Derrick Curtis is seeking a fourth term representing Chicago's 18th Ward, and this time he's got five people standing in his way: Joshua Barksdale, Nicole Allison, Artemiza “Tammy” Chavez, Glenford Flowers Jr. and Toni C. Galloway. All five, however, are currently facing objections to their nominating petitions that could still knock them off the February ballot.

Chicago, IL · 16h

NBC Chicago

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Chicago Thanksgiving Parade to start an hour earlier for the first time in 92 years

If you’re planning to attend the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade this year, set your alarm an hour earlier. For the first time in the parade’s 92-year history, the procession will begin at 7:45 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning — an hour earlier than in previous years, according to a parade spokesperson who confirmed the change to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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The Rundown: Beware of rats in your car’s engine

Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, and while I love how widely available $9 matcha drinks have become, I don’t think I’d wait three hours for one. Here’s what you need to know today. Local mechanics say rodent infestation in engine compartments is not only common in the...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Ald. Ruth Cruz Faces 1 Challenger In 30th Ward Race

BELMONT CRAGIN — Incumbent Ald. Ruth Cruz will face one challenger in the 30th Ward aldermanic race. Cruz was elected to the City Council in 2023, after longtime Ald. Ariel Reboyras announced he wouldn’t be seeking reelection. She emerged from a crowded field of competitors and ran on a platform of progressive policies like community zoning, participatory budgeting and investing in violence prevention programs.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Chicago Has 7 Old-School Italian Red-Sauce Joints Where The Waiters Remember Your Order

Some Chicago restaurants chase trends, and some have been serving the same lasagna and chicken Vesuvio for generations. This list is about the second kind. These are the red-sauce rooms with checkered tablecloths, framed photos, old-world murals, and servers who treat regulars like family. A few have been around since the 1930s, and a couple sit right across the street from each other in Heart of Italy.

Chicago, IL · 1d