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3 Uptown Residents Challenging Ald. Angela Clay In 46th Ward Race
UPTOWN — Four people could be on the ballot next year to represent the Far North Side’s 46th Ward. Ald. Angela Clay (46th) is running for reelection after her first term as alderwoman representing Uptown, and three people are gearing up to challenge her: Abdallah J. Alkodah, Onita Patricias Ann Mack and Nicole A. Edelman.
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Elsinore’s ‘A Body Of Water’ Is A Mystery That Keeps You Guessing
A mystery that keeps audiences guessing right alongside its characters, Elsinore Ensemble’s A Body Of Water draws viewers into a world where identity, trust, and reality are constantly shifting, making every new revelation an invitation to question what you think you know. When I watch a play, I make...
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Named one of the “best Christmas towns in America”: This Illinois town’s holiday season returns November 20 with a festive kickoff
It goes without saying there is no shortage of holiday events in Chicago , from bars adorned with floor-to-ceiling decorations to lights taking up an entire zoo—we mean there’s even a returning Little Nero’s-themed pizza pop-up inspired by Home Alone . But don’t let Chicago hold you hostage this holiday season; there are so many fun things happening outside the city limits . One of them is in historic downtown Long Grove, named one of the best Christmas towns in America (and only an hour from Chicago, might we add). Every year, the town transforms into something that feels like a Hallmark movie: storefronts are decorated with festive displays, carolers hit the streets, and carriage rides are the main form of transportation. Officially called Vintage Holidays, the annual event returns November 20 through December 24, 2026. Vintage Holidays begins with Light Up Long Grove The season opens Friday, November 20, with Light Up Long Grove from 5–8 p.m. Shops will stay open late, with decorated, tractor-pulled wagon rides, illuminated photo stations, and street activities running from 5–7:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., the village will light its bridge and Christmas tree, followed by a performance from the Fred Astaire Dancers. Consider
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How being a dad shaped the way Jay Stinson runs Lincoln Park’s Piccadilly Market
Jay Stinson didn't set out to follow his parents into the grocery business. But after years in Chicago's coffee world and a stretch at home with his young daughter, the market manager of Piccadilly Market's Lincoln Park location has landed somewhere surprisingly familiar. "Funny enough, both of my parents worked...
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Behind “The Greatest” – The Family That Shaped Muhammad Ali
Chicago has long claimed Muhammad Ali as one of ours, but some people don’t know that he is actually not from the Windy City. Prime Video’s original series The Greatest looks at him as a young Cassius Clay and how he became the larger-than-life figure and icon we celebrate today.
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Second Phase Of Cedar Street Development on Clifton to Replace Parking Lot
With construction on 4725 N. Clifton under way, Cedar Street (Flats) is moving forward with their long-planned phase two. Per documents filed with the City, Cedar will build a new building at 4735 N. Clifton to fill the parking lot northward from the new 4725 building, spanning the remainder of Clifton to Lawrence.
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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...