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"Sleep Out Chicago" at Soldier Field supporting youth experiencing homelessness

Covenant House is hosting its 10th annual "Sleep Out Chicago" to support youth experiencing homelessness.

Chicago, IL · 21h

fox32chicago.com

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Free turkey giveaway begins at five Chicagoland McDonald's locations

CHICAGO - A holiday food giveaway is bringing support to families at five McDonald’s locations across the Chicago area this week. The Black McDonald’s Operators Association of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana is holding its 26th annual Food for the Body & Spirit giveaway from Tuesday through Saturday. The...

Chicago, IL · 2d
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realtytimes.com

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How to Pick the Right Chicago Neighborhood for Your Job and Lifestyle

Chicago is one of the easiest big cities to get wrong when you're choosing where to live, not because the neighborhoods are confusing, but because downtown Chicago isn't one job market. It's several, stacked on top of each other in different pockets. A nurse working rotating shifts at Northwestern Memorial...

Chicago, IL · 2d
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islands.com

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Chicago Boomers Are Moving To This Midwestern State With Vibrant Cities And Iconic Craft Brews

Retirement doesn't necessarily have to mean packing up for the Sun Belt. For some baby boomers, the next chapter might be just across the state line — somewhere they can enjoy a change of pace without straying too far from the people and places they know. That's apparently the approach of many Chicago boomers, according to a U-Haul migration study: Wisconsin was the top net-gain state for baby boomers moving out of Chicago in mid-2026. For boomers looking to downsize, slow down, or find a city that's a little more affordable, Wisconsin has some options. It has thousands of lakes and miles of scenic trails, alongside cities like Madison and Eau Claire, where award-winning breweries, museums, and senior centers can keep daily life exciting.

Chicago, IL · 23h
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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 · 20h

suburbanchicagoland.com

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas highlights expanded exemptions and benefits available to veterans and their surviving spouses

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas highlights expanded exemptions and benefits available to veterans and their surviving spouses. This Veterans Day, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is reminding veterans and their families about expanded Illinois property tax exemptions that provide financial relief in recognition of their service. Recent changes to the...

Cook County, IL · 17h

Transportation Today News

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OmniTRAX announces new tenants for City of Blue Island Commercial Center

OmniTRAX, the rail and real estate affiliate of the Broe Group, has recently signed new tenants at the City of Blue Island Commercial Center. The center is located in Blue Island, a Chicago suburb, and is the area’s newest and largest multi-modal logistics hub. “Blue Island’s strategic location has been a key reason customers come […] The post OmniTRAX announces new tenants for City of Blue Island Commercial Center appeared first on Transportation Today .

Blue Island, IL · 2d

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 · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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Homeowners 65 and older get an extra $60,000 off school taxable value in Texas, $20,000 in West Virginia, and up to $9,000 in North Dakota and $8,000 in Illinois

Homeowners 65 and older can have a slice of their home’s value taken out of the property tax calculation, and the size of that slice depends heavily on the state. Texas school districts must give an extra $60,000 homestead exemption, West Virginia exempts the first $20,000 of assessed value, North Dakota reduces taxable valuation by […]

Texas · 2d

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 · 1d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Pritzker Appeals FEMA’s Decision to Deny Illinois Disaster Aid

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker appealed the Trump administration’s decision to deny Illinois' request for federal disaster relief on Thursday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Illinois' request last month without explanation for federal resources to respond to August storms. In an appeal submitted to the agency, the state provided updated damage numbers showing the storm cost eligible for public assistance is now $43 million — up from $27.6 million in the original request and well above FEMA’s $24.9 million standard.

Illinois · 2d

Country Herald

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Chicago, IL Rain Returns Veterans Day Before Thursday Cold Snap

Veterans Day rain gives way to blustery conditions and colder nights across northeastern Illinois.

Chicago, IL · 1d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Share of Chicago Property Tax Revenues Claimed by TIF Funds Grew 2.1% in 2025: Report

The share of property taxes collected by Cook County and then claimed by Chicago’s tax increment finance districts increased by just 2.1% in 2025, the smallest increase in five years, according to a report by Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon. In all, $1.62 billion poured into the city’s 108...

Chicago, IL · 1d

ABC10

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Hundreds try to move Chicago's Bean sculpture in viral internet stunt

Chicago, IL · 2d

southportcorridorchicago.com

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Remember When? Southport’s Original CTA ‘L’ Station Before the 2008 Renovation

Before the modern entrance, elevators and longer platforms, the Southport “L” stop was a modest neighborhood station tucked beneath the elevated tracks. These historic photographs capture a Southport Avenue that longtime Lakeview residents may remember. Southport’s “L” dates back to 1907. Southport station opened May...

Chicago, IL · 3d

Trains.com

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Amtrak Chicago maintenance facility assessment glosses over challenges: Analysis

CHICAGO — The Federal Railroad Administration’s assessment of the site where Amtrak seeks to build a new Chicago maintenance facility details a long list of environmental mitigation efforts that will be required at the now-dormant Union Pacific rail yard on the South Side. However, the document publicly posted Friday reflects Amtrak’s reliance on building where [...] Read More...

Chicago, IL · 3d

Block Club Chicago

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Ald. David Moore Faces 4 Challengers In 17th Ward Race

AUBURN GRESHAM — Incumbent David Moore is facing his most crowded race yet with four challengers vying to be the next 17th Ward alderperson — though his opponents could be knocked off the ballot. Moore’s challengers include violence prevention worker Raynetta Greenleaf, businessman and housing advocate Theodore Fulton...

Chicago, IL · 1d

harveyworld.org

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Meet Harvey’s 2027 2nd Ward candidates

Downtown Harvey once boomed. Now, it’s busted. And the nearby residential area surrounding it is challenged by stray dogs and burned out properties. Still, the 2nd Ward is arguably the most powerful and influential. It covers the largest geographic area while home to civic and cultural institutions like City Hall, Harvey Park District headquarters, the Center for Islamic Teaching and Community Development, and the Harvey Public Library District.

Harvey, IL · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d