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Men's college basketball Power Rankings: A whole new list after two weeks of games

After two weeks of play, Florida tops the rankings, while Kansas and UCLA made big jumps with signature wins.

Chicago, IL · 7h

Ball Exclusives

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Blue Demons Beat Huskies 85-65 as Clarke Scores 20

The DePaul Blue Demons beat the Northern Illinois Huskies 85-65 at Wintrust Arena. The post Blue Demons Beat Huskies 85-65 as Clarke Scores 20 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Dekalb, IL · 19h

cwbchicago.com

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Judge reverses colleague’s decision to release driver accused in fatal DUI

A Cook County judge has undone one of the most confounding pretrial detention decisions we’ve reported, ordering a man accused of killing a pedestrian while driving drunk in Lakeview jailed after another judge released him on electronic monitoring. The reversal of fortune for 34-year-old Miroslaw Ciszek came after prosecutors...

Cook County, IL · 1d
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Channel3000com News 3 Now

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Young bobcat found injured in metro Chicago now being rehabilitated for release

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Chicago, IL · 1d

rejournals.com

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NAI Hiffman closes sale of 30,000-square-foot office/flex building in Woodridge

NAI Hiffman brokered the sale of a 30,000-square-foot office/flex building at 9026 Heritage Parkway in Woodridge, Illinois, to GlitterStarz Inc., a provider of custom cheerleading and dance apparel. NAI Hiffman Executive Vice President Aubrey Englund represented GlitterStarz in the acquisition, while NAI Hiffman Executive Vice President Adam Johnson and Vice...

Woodridge, IL · 16h

fox32chicago.com

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3 armed men arrested along CTA Red Line in less than an hour

CHICAGO - Three men were arrested on weapons charges within a single hour along the CTA Red Line after deputies stopped them for minor rule violations and discovered loaded guns. Cook County Sheriff's Police officers conducted the three separate stops during the afternoon of Nov. 2 at stations across the...

Chicago, IL · 1d

Secret Chicago

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Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application or any fee to renew your lease

We have good news for Chicago renters: Starting Jan. 1, 2027 , Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application, including a background check. They also can’t charge a fee to renew your lease. House Bill 3564, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed , amends the Illinois Landlord and Tenant Act (765 ILCS 705/35) and is enacted as Public Act 104-479. The rules apply to residential leases entered into on or after the effective date , including new and renewed leases. They do not cover units in an owner-occupied building with six or fewer units. The $50 cap and the first-page rule Every non-optional fee, one-time or recurring , must appear on the first page of the lease . If it doesn’t, you don’t have to pay it. A landlord can charge more than $50 for screening only if the actual third-party background-check cost is higher. The landlord must pay the provider first, then bill you with the provider’s receipts within 14 days . If the landlord misses that window, you don’t owe the fee. A landlord also can’t use an unpaid background-check fee as grounds for eviction during the first year of a lease. In Cook County,

Illinois · 1d

Siliconera Nandemo

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Chicago couple opens pizza from Keith Lee-recommended restaurant. Uh, that definitely shouldn’t be in there: ‘And its a knockoff? im ccryyinnn’

'I need ANOTHER pizza for FREE.'

Chicago, IL · 19h

southblueprint.com

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Pickleball is a smashing success in Downers Grove

The squeak of shoes against the court floor gives way to the sharp pop of a paddle meeting a plastic ball. In a quick second, the pace of the rally has changed, forcing opponents to scramble towards the kitchen to keep the match alive. In the United States, pickleball is actively played by approximately 24.3 million people, a player base that has expanded about 700% since 2016 according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) 2026 Report.

Downers Grove, IL · 1d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Meet the 21 Members of Chicago’s First-Ever Fully Elected Board of Education

For the first time ever, Chicagoans have fully elected their Board of Education. With several new faces set to join the 21-member board in January following Chicago’s first ever citywide board elections, take a moment to learn more about who will be making critical decisions for Chicago Public Schools, its students and their families.

Chicago, IL · 23h

Fox 32 Chicago

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Stolen handbag story connects Chicago business owner to Prince's family

A FOX Chicago report about a stolen designer handbag connected local business owner John Crispino with a member of Prince's extended family. Crispino and business partner Paige Partin are now selling a luxury handbag collection belonging to Prince's late sister, Tyka Nelson, valued at up to $310,000. Select pieces will...

Chicago, IL · 22h

Fox News

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Illegal immigrant arrested after dragging, striking ICE officer in Chicago suburb: DHS

Jose Garnica-Naranjo, a Mexican citizen, allegedly dragged an ICE officer through a car window during a traffic stop in Chicago Heights, DHS said.

Chicago, IL · 20h

cwbchicago.com

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Drag show employee stabbed co-worker with letter opener during workplace dispute: prosecutors

A South Loop drag show employee allegedly stabbed a co-worker in the face, neck, and arm with a letter opener during an argument outside their workplace, prompting a judge to order him detained pending trial on charges of attempted murder. Hector Uriostegui, 43, allegedly attacked the 32-year-old co-worker shortly before...

Chicago, IL · 7h

oakpark.com

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Schools, Black churches & tipping points

This is episode 13 in our series on the history of Oak Park housing as it relates to diversity and equity. From the early ’80s through the start of the new millennium the major pillars of the Oak Park Strategy (1) and its espoused racial integration goals came under increasing stress. Tensions peaked around opposition to how dominant interests in the village, institutionalized in the Oak Park Development Corporation (OPDC), the Oak Park Residence Corporation (ResCorp), the Oak Park Housing Center (OPHC) and school District 97 operated. Each in complementary ways worked to manage integration and ensure a unitary housing market where all villagers had the opportunity to live in the community in affordable and accessible housing regardless of race, income or age (2).

Oak Park, IL · 1d

chicagofoodmagazine.com

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The Purple Pig Sets the Table for Fall + Thanksgiving

This season at The Purple Pig, the Chicago and Oak Brook restaurants introduce new fall dishes and distinct Thanksgiving to-go menus. At Oakbrook Center, guests can also sit down to a new daily lunch menu or gather on Thanksgiving Day for family-style specials served alongside the regular dining room menu.

Oak Brook, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Man charged in 2025 West Side crash that left 1 passenger dead, 2 others hurt

A 22-year-old passenger was killed, and two others suffered serious injuries after a blue Ford disregarded a traffic light and collided with a red Chevy on July, 27, 2025.

Chicago, IL · 23h

oakpark.com

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Back to the Roaring ’20s with the Historical Society of Forest Park

It’s January 16, 1920, and Forest Park is preparing for one last night of legal drinking! At midnight, Prohibition takes effect, banning the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquor. For a village known as the “Watering Hole of the Western Suburbs,” things are about to get interesting.

Forest Park, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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Illinois Weather Alert Today: 90% Rain, Snow Friday Nov 12-13

Chicago faces 40-mph wind gusts, a 90% chance of rain and possible snow before weekend sunshine.

Chicago, IL · 11h

Fox 32 Chicago

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Cold temperatures and lake effect on the way

A low pressure system is bringing rain and a few storms to the area today. The Storm Prediction Center has the far southern extent of Newton and Jasper Counties in a level 1 Marginal Risk, but it appears the best severe chance will stay south of Chicagoland.

Jasper County, IL · 23h