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Kedzie Avenue Bridge Shutdown Starts Soon

SOUTH LAWNDALE »

Kedzie Avenue Bridge Shutdown Starts Soon

The second phase of construction work is scheduled to begin next week.

Smyth Elementary Gets Knowledge 'Infusion' from Math and Science Academy

NEAR WEST SIDE »

Smyth Elementary Gets Knowledge 'Infusion' from Math and Science Academy

Plans for the math and science program will move ahead after state funds were secured last month.

Heart of Teen Slain in Drive-By Donated To Father of Three

ASHBURN »

Heart of Teen Slain in Drive-By Donated To Father of Three

Alexander Lagunas, 18, was fatally shot Sunday in the South Lawndale neighborhood, police said.

Pilsen Possum Mural Still Raising a Stink

PILSEN »

Pilsen Possum Mural Still Raising a Stink

The mural, which many have compared to a rat, reflects poorly on the neighborhood, some critics said.

Eight Wounded In Shootings Monday

CHICAGO »

Eight Wounded In Shootings Monday

Eight people were injured after being shot on the city's West and South sides, police said.

FOOD + DRINK

Little Goat Bread to Open at Chicago French Market

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

Pilsen Possum Mural Still Raising a Stink

HEALTH + WELLNESS

Preckwinkle Opens $86 Million Jail Medical Center

REAL ESTATE

Mario's Lemonade Owner says 'No' to Another Taylor Street Restaurant
Two More Die Monday, Bringing Weekend Gun Violence Deaths to 10

SOUTH LAWNDALE »

Two More Die Monday, Bringing Weekend Gun Violence Deaths to 10

Luis Santana, 21, was shot in West Town, and  Alexander Lagunas, 18, was shot in  South Lawndale.

Mom Watches Police Shoot Teen Hours After Her Own Son Was Killed by Cops

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Mom Watches Police Shoot Teen Hours After Her Own Son Was Killed by Cops

As relatives mourned Antwoyn Johnson Sunday night, police shot a 15-year-old on their block.

La Colombe Cafe Expands to Wicker Park Under the Damen 'L' Stop

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La Colombe Cafe Expands to Wicker Park Under the Damen 'L' Stop

Last call to pick up clothes at Greener Cleaners is Saturday; first call for java could be in November.

Chicago Inter Handball Club Aims to Showcase Sport at North Avenue Beach

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Chicago Inter Handball Club Aims to Showcase Sport at North Avenue Beach

The game, extremely popular in Europe but little known in the U.S., can be played indoors or on the sand.

Seven Dead, More Than 30 Wounded in Most Violent Weekend of 2013

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Seven Dead, More Than 30 Wounded in Most Violent Weekend of 2013

Victims ranged in age from 16 to 40 in a bloody three-day stretch.

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Pilsen, Little Village, Near West Side Events

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Knight Moves Chess Club at Rudy Lozano Library

1805 S. Loomis St., from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
THU
Jun 20

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'That's What She Said!': A Comedy About BFF's and WTF's

1852 W. 19th St., from 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Jun 20

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Black Americans and the 1893 World's Fair Exhibit at UIC

830 S. Halsted St., Rm. 207, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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CPS School Closings: Protesting Family Leaves Lafayette Elementary

Humboldt Park »

CPS School Closings: Protesting Family Leaves Lafayette Elementary

All of the family members had exited the school by Wednesday night.

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Bruins Bar in Lakeview Brings Chicago, Boston Fans Together

Lakeview »

Bruins Bar in Lakeview Brings Chicago, Boston Fans Together

In Lakeview, Boston fans have dared to don the Bruins' gold and black — and there's a bar backing them.

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Body Pulled from Lake is Missing U. of C. Student

Oakland »

Body Pulled from Lake is Missing U. of C. Student

Austin Hudson-LaPore was found in Lake Michigan this morning. The New Mexico man went missing last week.

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9 Students Hospitalized in Pepper Spray Incident at Near North Side School

Chicago »

9 Students Hospitalized in Pepper Spray Incident at Near North Side School

The incident occurred at Ruben Salazar Bilingual Center.

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Shoesmith Principal Cuts Science Program to Pay for Toilet Paper

Kenwood »

Shoesmith Principal Cuts Science Program to Pay for Toilet Paper

Kenwood elementary school is also losing Spanish after CPS slashed $66,000 from budget.

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Alderman Snorts at GOP Call for Billboard Probe

Chicago »

Alderman Snorts at GOP Call for Billboard Probe

Ald. Patrick O'Connor dismissed Republican call for a City Council investigation into the billboard deal.

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Woman Scaled Fence to Escape Sex Traffickers on S. Side, Prosecutors Say

Kenwood »

Woman Scaled Fence to Escape Sex Traffickers on S. Side, Prosecutors Say

A man convicted of human trafficking in 2011 allegedly met the Minnesota woman via social media.

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Rahm in Israel, Touts Three Qualities of a Public Leader

Chicago »

Rahm in Israel, Touts Three Qualities of a Public Leader

Mayor Emanuel also attended a birthday party for Shimon Peres that features Barbra Streisand singing.

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Englewood Students Celebrate Surviving Another School Year

Englewood »

Englewood Students Celebrate Surviving Another School Year

The Pastors of Englewood organization is sponsoring an end-of-the-year party for local students.

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University of Chicago Frat Threatened After Racist Prank, Members Say

Hyde Park »

University of Chicago Frat Threatened After Racist Prank, Members Say

Phi Delta Theta received a bomb threat after an offensive prank was played on them, frat president said.

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Sullivan High Hit With $748K Budget Cut, Gale Academy Budget Slashed $448K

Rogers Park »

Sullivan High Hit With $748K Budget Cut, Gale Academy Budget Slashed $448K

"It's just so sad what they're doing to the kids," said Gale teacher Roberta Kaiser.

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Food Trucks Rolling to Taste of Chicago Next Month

Downtown »

Food Trucks Rolling to Taste of Chicago Next Month

The city announced 14 food trucks will rotate during this year's Taste, which runs from July 10-14. 

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The 606: Bloomingdale Trail's Final Plans Include Skate Park, Event Center

Logan Square »

The 606: Bloomingdale Trail's Final Plans Include Skate Park, Event Center

Officials held a public meeting to show off the final plans before a planned August groundbreaking.

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CPS Teens to Transform a Vacant Lot in Uptown Into a 'Theater Garden'

Uptown »

CPS Teens to Transform a Vacant Lot in Uptown Into a 'Theater Garden'

The Green Scene program, with backing from Ald. Harry Osterman (48th), is spearheading the initiative.

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Family Turns Vacation Into Fundraiser for Nicaraguan Children

Lincoln Square »

Family Turns Vacation Into Fundraiser for Nicaraguan Children

The Moran family will be packing books and school supplies when they travel to Nicaragua in July.

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CTU's Karen Lewis Blames 'Rich White People' for Education Inequity

River North »

CTU's Karen Lewis Blames 'Rich White People' for Education Inequity

"They don't want to pay," said the Chicago Teachers Union boss. "But do you want to pay for...

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