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Major Candy Company Shuts Down Chicago Factory After Being in the City for Nearly 120 Years, Resulting in Over 150 Layoffs

Ferrara Candy Company, which makes popular candies like NERDS Gummy Clusters, is closing its Chicago manufacturing facility on April 5, 2027

Chicago, IL · 1d
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Friday the 13th: The history behind the infamous superstition

If you're feeling a little superstitious today, you're not alone.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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New Cook County Assessor miffed by township’s delay in naming a successor

Lyons Township still has no replacement for Pat Hynes, Cook County’s assessor-elect. Hynes won election as Cook County assessor on Nov. 3, but he still cannot fully turn to his new job as the Township of Lyons board has not named his replacement as township assessor. Hynes had agreed...

Cook County, IL · 21h

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Brookfield may move downtown worker parking across the tracks

Brookfield officials are considering restructuring parking along the BNSF railroad tracks west of the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Brookfield, Fairview and Prairie avenues to create more parking space north of the tracks for visitors and commuters. Deputy Police Chief Jim Mihalik presented a proposed revision to village code on...

Brookfield, IL · 1d
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Brookfield’s village manager announces his retirement

Tim Wiberg, Brookfield’s village manager, announced his retirement from his role on Friday, Nov. 13. Wiberg’s last day as village manager will be Jan. 31, 2027. Assistant Village Manager Stevie Ferrari will serve as interim village manager beginning Feb. 1, 2027, until a permanent replacement has been hired following a nationwide search by the village board, according to a village press release.

Brookfield, IL · 19h

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The Rundown: Beware of rats in your car’s engine

Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, and while I love how widely available $9 matcha drinks have become, I don’t think I’d wait three hours for one. Here’s what you need to know today. Local mechanics say rodent infestation in engine compartments is not only common in the...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Five area schools play in state football quarterfinal games Saturday

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Five area high schools are playing in football state quarterfinal playoff games Saturday. In class 7A, unbeaten Normal Community (11-0) hosts second-ranked Chicago Brother Rice. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. Normal West can make school history with a win at Wheaton Warrenville South in the class 6A playoffs. A victory […]

Normal, IL · 15h

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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 · 1d

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Cook County Hospital Fires Pharmacy Tech Over Vaccine Refusal, Appeal Fails

A federal appeals court has sided with Cook County in the case of a pharmacy technician who was fired from John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital in Chicago after she declined COVID-19 vaccination and was denied a religious exemption. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed the judgment against Jetaime Flores on November 6, upholding a December 2025 ruling by a federal judge in Chicago that had already gone against her.

Cook County, IL · 2d

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The heart of Hemmingway will take its final beats this month

After 25 years, Hemmingway’s Bistro is saying its final “Au Revoir” to Oak Park. The French restaurant at 211 N. Oak Park Ave., is owned and operated by Chef Christopher Ala and his wife Lucia Ala. For over two decades it has been a testament to resilience...

Oak Park, IL · 20h

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Milwaukee-Giddings demo could start this month, as 23 apartments, commercial space planned for site

The construction of a retail-residential development with 23 apartments at 4745-57 N. Milwaukee Ave. is set to kick off by the end of next spring, as demolition of the three existing buildings on the site could start this month. The project would bring redevelopment to a block of Milwaukee Avenue...

Chicago, IL · 6h

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9 Chicago Restaurants Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner in 2026

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 26 this year, and Chicago’s best tables fill fast. Some restaurants run a buffet, others serve a set menu, and a few build the meal around a whole bird. These nine restaurants have posted their 2026 menus. Prices are the latest published figures, so...

Chicago, IL · 7h

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New 24/7 mental health center launches on Chicago’s South Side

CHICAGO — A nonprofit organization focused on helping people with their mental health is excited to now offer an around-the-clock alternative to the emergency room at its South Side location. The Thresholds Center for Mental Wellbeing, located at located at 734 W. 47th Street in Canaryville, is celebrating the...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Summit’s Maple & Mozza pairs scratch-made brunch with Italian dinners

A new restaurant on Archer Road in Summit is serving the kind of food its owner says people would otherwise go to downtown La Grange to get. Maple & Mozza opened in October at 6151 S. Archer Road. It serves breakfast and brunch from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 3 to 10 p.m., with a happy hour and wine specials from 4 to 6 p.m.

Summit, IL · 23h

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Alley cafes and plants in the Pedway: 3 ideas to transform Chicago's State Street

From more green space to interactive installations, three winning proposals reimagine what could make Chicago's State Street "that great street" once again. Why it matters: The plans could help breathe new life into a part of the Loop that was once a retail, cultural and social attraction. Driving the news: The Chicago Architectural Club, World Business Chicago and other civic organizations on Wednesday announced the winners of this year's Burnham Prize . Context: In April, the groups called for ideas for "The Future of State" — ways to make State Street a vibrant, inviting and modern urban center. Zoom in: The three winning projects take different approaches to best utilize what already exists along State Street, as well as what new infrastructure is needed. Thickness: From Corridor to Urban Field focuses on the spaces between the buildings. It would turn parking lots into green space, alleys and the Pedway into spots to meet and drink and build elevated walkways to move through the Loop. Unlocking State Street centers on the Chicago Federal Center block, a Mies van der Rohe-designed complex surrounded by Dearborn, Clark and Adams Streets and Jackson Boulevard. The plan would move the security barriers that exist around

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Angela Oakley returns home for street naming and community impact

Coming home means something different when the community that helped raise you is preparing to put your name on a street. For entrepreneur and The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Angela D. Reed-Oakley, that recognition is an opportunity to celebrate her roots while bringing attention to an issue that continues to affect families across Chicago: gun violence.

Calumet City, IL · 1d

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Oak Park resident shares use of AI in her journey as a caregiver

Anita Charlot answered a phone call from her mother during a snowstorm in 2020. Her mom was in a car, and she did not know how to get home. Charlot’s mother was later diagnosed with dementia, and she became her caregiver. The woman she described as fiercely independent, who always took care of her own business, was no longer in a position to do so and did not completely understand why.

Oak Park, IL · 1d

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Five Challengers Crowd Ald. Derrick Curtis's 18th Ward Reelection Bid

Ald. Derrick Curtis is seeking a fourth term representing Chicago's 18th Ward, and this time he's got five people standing in his way: Joshua Barksdale, Nicole Allison, Artemiza “Tammy” Chavez, Glenford Flowers Jr. and Toni C. Galloway. All five, however, are currently facing objections to their nominating petitions that could still knock them off the February ballot.

Chicago, IL · 18h

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SXU honors Police Chief Dan Murphy for military service

Saint Xavier University Police Chief Dan Murphy has spent much of his life looking out for others. From his years in the U.S. Air Force to a 30-year career in law enforcement, Murphy has built his career around service, responsibility and protecting his community. Those years of service were recognized...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Chicago man charged after gun found under Celtics jersey, sheriff says

A 43-year-old Chicago man was charged with a felony after sheriff's deputies allegedly found a loaded firearm during a downtown traffic stop. Officers stopped a Chevrolet for suspended registration on Oct. 30 and reportedly discovered the firearm beneath the passenger's Celtics jersey. Kevin Booth was charged with possession of a...

Chicago, IL · 1d