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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 · 7h

Chalkbeat

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After Google warns schools about disabling AI feature, Chicago protesters say ‘we don’t want your Gemini’

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Pushback on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom is seeing renewed fervor after tensions flared this month between some U.S. school districts and one of the biggest tech giants in the world. Protests popped up Wednesday in Cambridge, Massachusetts and in Chicago, where the city’s school district recently blocked student access to generative AI , which includes ChatGPT, Claude and Google Gemini. The backlash comes at a critical flashpoint for the future of AI in education. Google sparked an uproar earlier this month when it said that schools that ban AI won’t be able to use search because AI is so embedded in the technology. Chicago Public Schools has yet to plan its response to Google’s announcement, but a CPS spokesperson said in a statement that the district was “actively exploring all options to independently suppress” the AI overview that appears at the top of Google searches. If CPS cannot provide students access to the search engine without its AI feature, the

Chicago, IL · 2d

WGN Radio

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City Club of Chicago: Dr. Willie Wilson, Chicago Mayoral Candidate

November 10, 2026 City Club event description: City Club video

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Oak Park named one of America’s ‘best small cities’

Turning their “focus to the heart of American life,” Livability put out a list of the “50 Best Small Cities in the U.S.”. Livability’s “LivScore” is comprised of a city’s amenities, economy, education opportunities, environment, health, housing and cost of living, safety and transportation access.

Oak Park, IL · 3h
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GBN and GBS Stadium Renovation Update

As we approach the start of our stadium renovation projects at Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South, we want to share an update regarding the construction timeline and what students and families can expect. These exciting projects represent a significant investment in our athletic facilities and will provide enhanced experiences for our students, staff, and community for years to come.

Glenview, IL · 1d

History Snob

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Chicago Couldn't Move The Bean, but It Once Lifted an Entire City Block

Chicago has never been a city that shies away from unusual ideas, but its latest attempt to move a major landmark didn't exactly go according to plan. On November 8, 2026, hundreds of people gathered in Millennium Park to push the city's famous Bean sculpture seven inches to the left. Despite their enthusiasm, the 110-ton stainless steel structure didn't budge. The event was inspired by an internet conspiracy theory claiming someone was trapped inside the sculpture, but it also brought attention to a fascinating piece of Chicago history. More than 160 years earlier, engineers successfully lifted an entire row of enormous buildings several feet into the air. Unlike the recent gathering, this extraordinary undertaking wasn't a joke, and it actually worked. Why Chicago Once Needed to Raise Its Buildings During the mid-1800s, Chicago had a serious problem with its geography, particularly the swampy land on which much of the city stood. Its streets frequently turned into muddy disasters whenever it rained, making even ordinary transportation surprisingly difficult. Some roads became so waterlogged that horse-drawn wagons could barely navigate them, creating constant headaches for residents and businesses. Unfortunately, the muddy streets were only part of the problem, as the city's relatively

Chicago, IL · 1d

american-rails.com

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Pullmans Move Toward a Chicago Home With a Norfolk Southern Switch

Friends of the Pullman National Historical Park held a “Setting the Spikes” ceremony on Monday, November 9, 2026. Norfolk Southern joined state and local officials, leaders of the Federal Railroad Administration, and the project partners. The company Story Yard page, dated November 11, says the gathering marked fulfillment of a $250,000 commitment for the first phase of reconnecting the Pullman site to the national rail network. That account says the commitment covers rail infrastructure and a rail feasibility study, and that the ceremony opened fundraising for the work still ahead.

Chicago, IL · 1d

nadignewspapers.com

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NW Side aldermanic races already heating up

Northwest Side challengers and incumbents in aldermanic races in next year’s Feb. 23 municipal election hit the ground running just as the mid-terms wrapped up last week. At a meeting of the Old Irving Park Association on Nov. 4, candidates in the 45th, 39th and 30th wards echoed their campaigns and voiced concerns about neighborhood issues.

Chicago, IL · 2d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Suburban homeowners accuse contractor of taking deposits, leaving jobs unfinished

Several suburban homeowners are speaking out against a local contractor, accusing him of taking deposits for home improvement projects and either leaving the work unfinished or never starting the jobs at all.

Naperville, IL · 18h

southblueprint.com

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Pollutants in Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan, the largest freshwater lake in the world, is known for its urban coastlines and stunning views; yet, the lake has been polluted with 11 million pounds of plastic from industries with plants along the lake. Chicagoland citizens consume large amounts of microplastics as a result of this plastic...

Cook County, IL · 2d

Positively Naperville

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Things To Do in Naperville This Weekend: Nov. 13–15

Discover the best things to do in Naperville, Illinois, this weekend, as the city turns from honoring its Veterans toward the holiday season. Raise a glass with Naperville Responds For Veterans at its 16th annual Cheers For Veterans gala, catch internationally recognized pianist Winston Choi at Wentz Concert Hall, get an early start on holiday […]

Naperville, IL · 1d

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 · 4d

blockclubchicago.org

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Ald. Stephanie Coleman Faces 3 Challengers In 16th Ward Race

ENGLEWOOD — Ald. Stephanie Coleman faces three challengers vying for her seat representing the 16th Ward — though her opponents could be knocked off the ballot ahead of the election. Coleman is seeking a third term in office. Three other candidates also filed to make the ballot for...

Chicago, IL · 3d

POLITICO

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Blagojevich’s memoir recounts old feuds

Happy Thursday, Illinois. Keep the umbrella handy — rain is headed our way. TOP TALKER FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Rod Blagojevich’s memoir is a page-turner about his eight years behind bars, with plenty of political score-settling mixed in. In the book , “Framed, F*cked, & Freed,” Blagojevich lays out his belief that former President Barack Obama helped pave the way for his imprisonment. “I have a theory. I cannot prove it,” he writes, suggesting Obama made a deal with prosecutors in the Tony Rezko case: U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald could keep his job and concentrate on Blagojevich if he stopped pressing Obama on Rezko, a political insider who served time on corruption charges. Rezko also was a Democratic fundraiser and friend to Blagojevich and Obama. Obama’s team did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Blagojevich drops names throughout the book, noting he would communicate with former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and describing how he relished being on the red carpet to promote “The Break-Up,” a comedy-drama filmed in Chicago that starred Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn. Fallout with a friend: Blagojevich introduces the friendship he once had with Gov. JB Pritzker and alludes to their controversial conversations that were

Chicago, IL · 1d

Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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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 · 2h

housingonline.com

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Illinois Housing Development Authority and Corporation for Supportive Housing Open Applications for 2027 Supportive Housing Institute: Due Jan. 27,2027

Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) are accepting applications for the 2027 Supportive Housing Institute, and applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. CST on January 29, 2027. The Supportive Housing Institute provides development teams across Illinois with technical assistance to navigate supportive housing development,...

Illinois · 2d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Illinois Broadcasters' Association honors ABC7 Chicago's Jim Rose, Carleen Mosbach

There were big honors Thursday night for two members of the ABC7 Chicago family. The Illinois Broadcasters' Association hosted it's annual gala.

Chicago, IL · 18h

blockclubchicago.org

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5 Challengers Join Ald. Derrick Curtis In 18th Ward Race

ASHBURN — The ballot for Chicago’s 18th Ward race could be crowded when residents cast their vote in February. Ald. Derrick Curtis (18th) is running for reelection to his fourth term as alderperson but faces five challengers: Joshua Barksdale, Nicole Allison, Artemiza “Tammy” Chavez, Glenford Flowers Jr. and Toni C. Galloway.

Chicago, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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Kane County, IL Chiropractor Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison

Former Batavia chiropractor David Hanson receives six-decade sentence after secretly recording patients.

Kane County, IL · 2d

Secret Chicago

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Chicago Transit Authority paves the way for California Blue Line station modernization project

The California Blue Line Station is on track to get a major facelift beginning next year. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has approved the granting of a construction contract, facilitating modernization and accessibility upgrades to the busy Logan Square transit station. Here’s a brief history of the station and an inside look at the renovation process. California station among busiest on the Blue Line, says CTA The California Blue Line station (2211 N. California Ave.) was originally constructed in 1895, and last renovated in 2015, according to a CTA release. The station is among the CTA’s busier Blue Line stations, recording more than 1.125 million entries in 2025. All about the California Blue Line renovation plans Under the program, the CTA will outfit the California stop with the following upgrades: Two new elevators serving the inbound and outbound platforms. New stairs and accessible doors. Updated signage and wayfinding. Platform and canopy extensions. Adjustments to lighting, railings and windbreaks. Improvements to sidewalks, ramps, drainage and landscaping. The planned California Blue Line station overhaul is a part of the CTA’s broader All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) . This initiative aims to make all CTA stations 100% accessible to those with disabilities by

Chicago, IL · 3d