04-06-2024 13:32 via nbcchicago.com
Murder charges have been filed against two suspects accused of gunning down a 24-year-old crisis counselor in Chicago last month.
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Semi smashes into Grundy County apartment building
12-06-2024 11:28 via nbcchicago.com
A semi skidded off a highway and slammed into an apartment building in Grundy County on Wednesday morning.
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Fall Out Boy, Slayer, Public Enemy: Riot Fest's 2024 ‘RiotLand' lineup revealed
12-06-2024 11:10 via nbcchicago.com
The highly anticipated lineup for Riot Fest -- which is moving to suburban Bridgeview and becoming "RiotLand" for 2024 -- is officially out.
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Chicago Riot Fest moves to suburban Bridgeview as ‘RiotLand'
12-06-2024 10:18 via nbcchicago.com
Goodbye Chicago, hello Bridgeview: The city's popular Riot Fest music festival, will move to the suburbs and rebrand as "RiotLand," organizers revealed Wednesday morning.
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Chicago weather: 90-degree temperatures, high humidity and storms on the way
12-06-2024 09:54 via nbcchicago.com
Summer may still be several days away, but hot and humid weather has arrived in Chicago.
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Illinois' minimum wage isn't going up July 1, but several locations will see a change
12-06-2024 09:26 via nbcchicago.com
Illinois' minimum wage may not be going up at the start of July, but some locations will still be seeing a raise.
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Illinois' minimum wage isn't going up July 1, but 2 major locations will see a change
12-06-2024 09:26 via nbcchicago.com
Illinois' minimum wage may not be going up at the start of July, but some locations will still be seeing a raise.
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Chicago alderman proposes 8 p.m. teen curfew to City Council following Streeterville attacks
12-06-2024 06:53 via nbcchicago.com
Should the proposal pass City Council, Ald. Brian Hopkins says Chicago police would be able to take teens into custody and ticket those who violate the curfew.
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Chicago Park District releases statement after Riot Fest says it will leave Douglass Park due to park district's ‘lack of care'
12-06-2024 06:29 via nbcchicago.com
The Chicago Park District has released a statement after organizers of Riot Fest, a festival held in Chicago's Douglass Park since 2015, said it would be leaving its current location due to the park district's "lack of care for the community."
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Chicago Riot Fest lineup, details of new ‘RiotLand' event to be revealed Wednesday
12-06-2024 05:47 via nbcchicago.com
The announcement comes a day after organizers said the festival would no longer be held in Chicago's Douglass Park "solely because of the Chicago Park District."
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New Chicago migrant shelter a joint effort of governments, faith organizations
11-06-2024 22:39 via nbcchicago.com
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle gave a warm welcome to migrants staying at a new shelter at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church.
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Indiana woman charged with possession of 61 pounds of cocaine at Midway Airport
11-06-2024 21:36 via nbcchicago.com
A woman from Indiana was arrested at Midway Airport last week with more than 61 pounds of cocaine, according to authorities.
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South Loop man charged in 3 CTA Green Line attacks
11-06-2024 21:22 via nbcchicago.com
A South Loop man remains jailed on attempted murder and battery charges in connection with several attacks on CTA passengers.
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Summer concerts, events collide with cicada emergence in Chicago's suburbs
11-06-2024 21:14 via nbcchicago.com
In the Chicago area, an historic emergence of cicadas is colliding with major events around the region, including in Downers Grove.
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Riot Fest announces departure from Douglass Park, hints at future ‘Riotland'
11-06-2024 20:36 via nbcchicago.com
On the eve of the release of its 2024 lineup, Riot Fest organizers say that the event will leave Chicago’s Douglass Park and will instead be part of an event dubbed “Riotland” later this summer.
Free bereavement camp offers children experiencing loss a way to bond and cope
11-06-2024 18:32 via nbcchicago.com
A unique suburban summer camp is offering children who've experienced the loss of a loved one an opportunity to cope and bond through music and play, and it's all free of charge.
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CPD releases new drafts of crowd control, arrest, protest policies ahead of DNC
11-06-2024 17:45 via nbcchicago.com
Chicago police officers have already started training for the Democratic National Convention, but now, with less than 10 weeks to go before delegates flood the Windy City, the department is asking the public to weigh in on new crowd control and arrest policies.
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Bally's says it's on track for Chicago casino despite Johnson comments
11-06-2024 17:09 via nbcchicago.com
A spokesperson for Bally’s Chicago Casino said plans for its new casino in the River West neighborhood are still on track despite comments by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson this week published in the Chicago Sun-Times.
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A complete list of summer festivals in Chicago for 2024
11-06-2024 16:59 via nbcchicago.com
Summer in Chicago is back, and festival season is in full swing.
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From the Kennedy Expressway to Lake Shore Drive: Why it's so hard to get around Chicago
11-06-2024 15:56 via nbcchicago.com
No matter where you drive in Chicago this summer you're likely to hit a road block, making getting around the city challenging.
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Ed Burke deserves 10 years in prison for corruption, feds say
11-06-2024 15:08 via nbcchicago.com
Federal prosecutors say ex-Ald. Edward M. Burke should be sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegally wielding his considerable clout to strong-arm developers and threaten one of Chicago’s cultural icons for his own benefit.
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Illinois' Free Fishing Days this weekend, with anglers able to fish without a license
11-06-2024 14:34 via nbcchicago.com
Illinois residents looking to get out on the water can do so free of charge in numerous locations this weekend, as the state’s annual Free Fishing Days will get underway on Friday.
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Are you seeing this on cicadas in your area? It could be a fungus that turns them into ‘zombies'
11-06-2024 13:31 via nbcchicago.com
Have you noticed something strange appearing on cicadas in your area? It could be the sign of a deadly sexually transmitted disease that turns cicadas into "zombies."
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‘Hello Kitty Cafe Truck' pop-up to visit 2 Chicago suburbs this month
11-06-2024 13:01 via nbcchicago.com
Calling all Chicago-area Sanrio fans: The "Hello Kitty Cafe Truck" is stopping by Oakbrook Center Mall and Orland Square in Orland Park this month.
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There will be no Ribfest in Naperville this year: Reports
11-06-2024 11:07 via nbcchicago.com
Ribfest, the iconic summertime festival in DuPage County, will not take place for 2024, according to reports.
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How Asian Groceries Like H Mart and Patel Brothers Are Reshaping America
11-06-2024 11:01 via nytimes.com
As Asian groceries like H Mart, Patel Brothers and 99 Ranch expand, they are reshaping American eating habits, and the American grocery market.
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Don’t Call It an ‘Ethnic’ Grocery Store
11-06-2024 11:01 via nytimes.com
As Asian groceries like H Mart, Patel Brothers and 99 Ranch expand, they are reshaping American eating habits, and the American grocery market.
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Midwest city named among happiest in the world in new ranking
11-06-2024 09:07 via nbcchicago.com
A Midwest city was named one of the happiest cities in the world -- and became the only city in the United States to earn the coveted status.
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Shocking video shows moment out-of-control CTA bus slams into cars on busy Chicago street
11-06-2024 09:00 via nbcchicago.com
Shocking surveillance video shows the moment an out-of-control CTA bus hit a building and plowed into multiple vehicles on a busy street Monday morning in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood.
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Lula Cafe in Logan Square wins 2024 James Beard Award for ‘Outstanding Hospitality'
11-06-2024 06:52 via nbcchicago.com
A beloved restuarant in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood has officially earned James Beard bragging rights.
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