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Portillo's to close up to 9 ‘underperforming restaurants,' company announces

Iconic Chicago hot dog and Italian beef chain Portillo's will close a "select group of underperforming locations," the company announced during a third-quarter earnings call Thursday. The update came as the company said its results were "ahead" of expectations. “Our strategy is centered on running great restaurants, leveraging integrated marketing...

Chicago, IL · 12h
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Driver Dies After Crash With Chicago Tribune Box Truck On Deerfield's Waukegan Road

A driver was killed overnight in a two-vehicle crash on Waukegan Road in Deerfield that involved a Chicago Tribune box truck, according to police. The crash happened at about 12:29 a.m. in the 1100-block of Waukegan Road, and video from the scene showed one of the two vehicles involved was the newspaper delivery truck.

Deerfield, IL · 14h
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CBS Chicago

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Crowd of hundreds try to push The Bean 7 inches to the left

Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Chicago Sunday to try to push the Bean seven inches to the left.

Chicago, IL · 16h

Guessing Headlights

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Chicago Thieves Keep Using Stolen Jeeps to Smash Into Stores, and Police Think They Know Why

Across Chicago, security cameras keep recording a costly sight. SUVs slam into storefronts, glass flies, and thieves rush inside to grab cash, goods, or ATMs. But a closer look at the footage reveals something else. ... Read more

Chicago, IL · 13h

CBS Chicago

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If this ocean current collapses, it could impact Chicago weather for 1,000 years

In "The Day After Tomorrow," global warming shuts down a major ocean current, leading to abrupt climate change and catastrophic impacts around the world. Studies today suggest the same ocean current may be nearing collapse. If it does, it could change Chicago's weather for 1,000 years.

Chicago, IL · 15h

Fox 32 Chicago

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$28 million verdict after doctors failed to perform C-section

Attorney Stephen Blecha discusses a $28 million Cook County jury verdict for a Bellwood family whose son suffered severe birth injuries after doctors failed to perform a C-section despite repeated warning signs.

Cook County, IL · 5h

Wonderwall

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Former Chicago Mayor and rumored 2028 presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel throws down with Fox News hosts over antisemitism: ‘With all due respect, I’m not taking a lecture from any of you on antisemitism’

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel got into a heated exchange with 'Fox & Friends' hosts. BY: FOX NEWS CLIPS/YOUTUBE Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel got into a heated exchange with Fox & Friends hosts after they asked him about antisemitism in his party.  Emanuel first spoke with Brian Kilmeade, Ainsley Earhardt and Lawrence Jones about the midterm elections, saying the results were a “repudiation of President Trump, Project 2025 and Republicans.”  However, things got...

Chicago, IL · 4h

CBS Chicago

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Man charged with murder of Chicago area violence prevention leader

A man has been charged with the murder of the leader of a Chicago area violence prevention leader last month​ in south suburban Chicago Heights.

Chicago Heights, IL · 8h

Fox 32 Chicago

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Chicago man charged with murdering 54-year-old

CHICAGO - A 59-year-old Chicago man was arrested and charged with murder on Friday, Nov. 6, after fatally shooting a 54-year-old man on Sept. 27. On Sept. 27 around 10:38 p.m., a Chicago man — Jeffrey Coleman — shot and killed a 54-year-old man on E. 76th Street in Chicago, according to the Chicago Police Department.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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The Rifleman's Chuck Connors gave Chicago a shoutout in 1961

Even an Old West cowboy needed a change of scenery sometimes!. Chuck Connors was best known for his role as Lucas McCain on The Rifleman. As a hardworking rancher with a strong moral compass, McCain was the perfect picture of a classic Western hero. But off-screen, Connors was quite a bit more of a city boy than his TV counterpart.

Chicago, IL · 8h

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Owner stabbed, cook knocked out in early morning Chicago diner robbery

CHICAGO - An early morning smash-and-grab turned violent Monday on the Northwest Side after an intruder attacked two restaurant workers and stole cash before taking off. The break-in happened around 4:29 a.m. at Brothers Restaurant located in the 3000 block of W. Belmont Ave. Police said an unknown man broke...

Chicago, IL · 11h

American Songwriter

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Born 83 Years Ago Today in the Windy City, the Drummer Whose Band Went From the Top 5 to Making Commercials for Coca-Cola and the US Navy

On this day (November 9) in 1943, Lee Graziano was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is best known as the drummer for the 1960s pop band The American Breed. They notched a few top 40 hits in the mid-60s. Their biggest chart success was the 1967 single “Bend Me, Shape Me,” which landed in the top 10 in the United States and Canada. They also recorded jingles for major corporations, including Coca-Cola, Bell Telephone, the United States Navy, and American Airlines.

Chicago, IL · 9h

Fox 32 Chicago

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Cook County jury awards $28 million to Bellwood family after son suffers severe birth injuries

CHICAGO - A Cook County jury has awarded $28 million to a Bellwood family after their son suffered severe injuries during childbirth. The verdict comes more than two years after Teray Boyd filed a medical negligence lawsuit against five doctors at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. The complaint...

Cook County, IL · 2h

Block Club Chicago

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Morgan Park Man Murdered His Mom After Throwing Her Belongings Into Front Yard: Prosecutors

MORGAN PARK — A Morgan Park man has been charged with killing his mother following an altercation that spilled out into their home’s front yard, police and county prosecutors said. Joseph Ruiz was arrested Thursday and charged with first degree murder in the killing of his mother, 84-year-old...

Chicago, IL · 6h

CBS Chicago

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Man dies by suicide in Back of the Yards as Marshals try to make arrest: CPD

Chicago police said a man has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound as U.S. Marshals prepared to make an arrest in Back of the Yards Monday morning.

Chicago, IL · 11h

CBS Chicago

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Man on scooter who was struck and killed by CPD car identified

A man who was struck and killed by a Chicago police squad car while he was riding a scooter​ last week in the Bridgeport neighborhood has been identified.

Chicago, IL · 10h

ABC 7 Chicago

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Man fatally shoots self during warrant operation on South Side: Chicago police

A 53-year-old man fatally shot himself during a warrant operation on the South Side Monday morning, Chicago police said.

Chicago, IL · 11h

Front Page Detectives

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Chicago man gets 40 years for shooting 9-year-old girl moments after she brought ice cream home for her dad

A Chicago man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting his 9-year-old neighbor in the head moments after she returned home with ice cream for herself and her father. Father tried to stop neighbor as he followed little girl into apartment building The incident took place in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood on...

Chicago, IL · 3h

Axios Chicago

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We put Northwestern's new $870 million Ryan Field to the test

Northwestern spent $870 million building a football stadium with luxury amenities, gourmet food, spectacular views and a design intended to keep the noise inside. But does it all live up to the hype? The big picture: We headed to Evanston Saturday night for the Wildcats' game against Iowa to put the new Ryan Field through a stress test. The verdict: Pretty tremendous. The stadium is a winner, even without a luxury ticket. But the high-tech concessions and neighborhood noise controls still have some kinks to work out. What they're saying: Pat Ryan Jr., CEO of Ryan Sports Development, compares opening the stadium to watching a dog learn to swim — lots of splashing before finding its rhythm. "We're not at cruising speed yet, but we're not splashing around as much," Ryan says. The view from the endzone while the Wildcats warm up before the game. Photo: Justin Kaufmann/Axios 🏈 The view Northwestern has gone to great lengths to ensure fans sitting in the upper deck have an experience comparable to those in the luxurious "Living Room" section at the 50-yard line. Zoom in: Entering Ryan Field was a fairly standard experience, but once inside, you're immediately greeted with a view

Evanston, IL · 6h

ABC 7 Chicago

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Man found shot to death in Hegewisch, Chicago police say

A man was found shot to death on the city's Far South Side on Sunday, Chicago police said.

Chicago, IL · 1d