Cook County clerk trying out a ‘smart’ ballot drop box for next election, expanding language access
By A.D. Quig & Sophie Levenson
Midnight Circus Brings Big Top Back To City Parks In September
By Alex V. Hernandez
1 Shot In Possible Road Rage Incident Under Bridge Near 100th Street And Harlem Avenue
By Lorraine Swanson
Lightning Bugs Are Back: Chicago Fireflies 'More Abundant' This Summer After A Few Dark Years
Mack Liederman
Citywide
- Swarms of flying insects are usually a nuisance.
- Fireflies are lighting up the city this summer after a mild winter and wet spring, local experts said.
- But this summer, Chicagoans are lighting up for a big return of lightning bugs.
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Column: 20 years ago, UChicago’s Jacqueline Stewart went hunting for home movies. She found pure Chicago history.
By Michael Phillips
Amid Trump Cuts, Local Lender Gifts $3 Million To Chicago Arts And Culture Nonprofits
By Leen Yassine
Stubborn feud between gangs surfaces again in River North mass shooting
By Sam Charles & Caroline Kubzansky
Federal investigation into affordable housing, aldermanic prerogative in Chicago fizzles
By Brett Chase
Chicago Public Library Rolls Out The Summer Reading Program For Adults You've Been Dreaming Of
Layla Brown-Clark
Citywide
- Summer reading programs are no longer just for kids.
- Adults looking to boost their summer reading efforts can participate in Chicago Public Library’s programs for adults.
- Adults who complete 6 of 10 summer reading and program activities will win a hat and be entered into a raffle.
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Gas Station Near Darien May Be In Works
By David Giuliani
After State Immigrants’ Health Care Program Ended, Other Options May Be Available
By Francia Garcia Hernandez
Cook commissioner says his choice of Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz for Pace board ignored
By Mike Nolan
Should two-thirds City Council approval be needed for future borrowing? One mayoral critic thinks so
By Fran Spielman
Orland Woman, 54, Stole Jewelry, Cash From 90-Year-Old Senior Living Resident: Shorewood PD
By Lauren Traut
Long after the fuss over Pope Leo XIV, the village of Dolton will still be here
By Christopher Borrelli
Today in Chicago History: Jerry Garcia's last show with the Grateful Dead takes place at Soldier Field
By Kori Rumore Finley
Get Friendly At Palos Hills Friendship Fest, Featuring 4 Days Of Music, Food, Car Show, Rides And More
By Lorraine Swanson
Oak Park trustees ask for more action on racial equity issues
By Brendan Heffernan
Laura Washington: The Art Institute is slowly getting back to normal
By Laura S. Washingtonová
Major Change May Be Coming To Airport Security In Illinois
By Rachel Barnes
Chicago startup aims to protect homebuyers from HOA surprises
By Dennis Rodkin
Can Tangling With Trump Boost the Mayor’s Popularity?
By Edward McClelland
Leo High School's Choir Wowed The 'America's Got Talent' Judges — And They're Just Getting Started
Leigh Giangreco
Auburn Gresham
- The 22 South Side students won over the famously harsh Simon Cowell and the other celebrity judges.
- The choir heads back to Los Angeles in August for the quarterfinals.
- Their performance aired on NBC in June.
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Is that a baby dragon? This pigeon rescue is caring for Chicago's most polarizing flock
By Grace Logan
Oak Park police investigate thefts from deceased man’s home
By Brendan Heffernan
‘Reptiles Alive!’ is now open at the Field Museum, changing the way you look at snakes, lizards and even birds
By Hannah Edgar
Chicagoland Toys For Tots Riders To Host Christmas In July Toy Drive And Parade In Oak Lawn
By Lorraine Swanson
Fresh Mango: Before Sandra Cisneros Returns to Chicago this Fall for the Harold Washington Literary Award, Her Classic Novel Becomes an Opera This Summer
By Mary Wisniewski
Butterflies are free to visit new garden in Palos Hills Bennett Park
By Nuha Abdessalam
Anti-Violence Group Hopes To Prevent Retaliation After Back Of The Yards Mass Shooting
By Francia Garcia Hernandez
Food Trucks, Live Music, Bingo: Mokena Lions Firecracker Fest Kicks Off At Yunker Park
By Lauren Traut
From 12 People To 4,000: How A Free Pilates Class Took Over Oak Street Beach
Melody Mercado
Downtown
- Olivia Santelli began leading the Friday sunrise classes last year to help manage her depression and anxiety.
- Now, Rise Pilates is her full-time job that draws thousands. “This is incredible.”
- You can find Santelli nearly every Friday at Oak Street, leading a free Pilates class as part of Rise Pilates Club.
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Suspicious People In Burr Ridge Neighborhood: Cops
By David Giuliani
Man, 39, found with multiple lacerations in Avondale pronounced dead
By Deanese Williams Harris
Northwestern Memorial Hospital hopes to build new tower, with more than 200 beds, on Streeterville campus
By Lisa Schencker
Tyrone Haymore, founder of Robbins Historical Society, dies
By Bob Goldsborough