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May 25 2024
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Chicago communities walk against violence as mayor rolls out new summer safety plan
Chicago communities walk against violence as mayor rolls out new summer safety plan Communities are hoping to galvanize forces to stand up against the gang violence and Chicago shootings some associate with the start of summer. Communities are hoping to galvanize forces to stand up against the gang violence and Chicago shootings some associate with the start of summer. Communities are hoping
ABC 7 ChicagoMay 25 2024
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Chicago sees busy holiday weekend with Sueños Festival, Navy Pier fireworks, more events
Chicago is seeing a busy Memorial Day holiday weekend, with the Sueños Music Festival, Navy Pier fireworks and more events on Saturday. Chicago is seeing a busy Memorial Day holiday weekend, with the Sueños Music Festival, Navy Pier fireworks and more events on Saturday. Chicago is seeing a busy Memorial Day holiday weekend, with the Sueños Music Festival, Navy Pier fireworks and more events
ABC 7 ChicagoMay 11 2024
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Sure sign of Chicago spring: Buckingham Fountain turns on for the season
Eight-year-old Tiago Uribe left his baseball game early for a much bigger task Saturday morning — turning a giant switch on the beloved Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, marking the beginning of Chicago’s summery season and the Chicago Park District’s “Night Out in the Parks” series. “He was excited,” said Yolanda Salinas, Uribe’s mom. “The first thing that he talked about when he woke up
Chicago Sun-TimesJun 06 2024
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Chennedy Carter and rookie Angel Reese lead the Chicago Sky to a 79-71 win against the Washington Mystics, who fall to 0-10
WASHINGTON — Chennedy Carter scored a season-high 25 points off the bench, rookie Angel Reese had 16 points, 11 rebounds and five steals and the Chicago Sky beat the winless Washington Mystics 79-71 on Thursday night. The Sky (4-5) handed the Mystics their 10th straight loss, tied for the fourth longest skid to start a season in WNBA history. The Mystics scored just 27 points in the second
Chicago TribuneMay 15 2024
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Uber will soon let riders catch shuttles to Chicago airports, events
CHICAGO — Uber is launching a new shuttle service for riders to reach their destination. Launching this summer in select cities, including Chicago, Uber Shuttle will let customers book up to five seats for less than the price of a regular Uber ride to city airports and events. Surge pricing will not affect the cost, and riders can pre-book their seats up to seven days in advance. As for the
WGNMay 15 2024
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Chicago blues: Nationals’ offensive woes continue in loss to White Sox
CHICAGO — A few moments before Wednesday’s series finale between the Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox, CJ Abrams and Luis García Jr. stood near the dugout railing at Guaranteed Rate Field. Normally, they’d be in the on-deck circle timing up the starter or doing something similar from the dugout, typically with a bat in their hands.
Washington PostApr 30 2024
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Chicago to relaunch universal basic income program
CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has earmarked $32 million to reinstate a program implemented under his predecessor to provide $500 in monthly payments to select low-income families. The program will be funded by federal COVID-19 dollars that need to be allocated by the end of the year and spent by 2026 or sent back to the feds. Chicago received $1.9 billion under the American
WGNJun 03 2024
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Una multitud de adolescentes del área de Chicago acuden a los DMV para citas exclusivas de verano
Chicago Sun-TimesMay 06 2024
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Chicago museum acquires new specimen of famed Archaeopteryx
May 6 (Reuters) - An exquisitely preserved fossil of the earliest-known bird Archaeopteryx, a pigeon-sized specimen revealing new anatomical details of a creature whose 19th century discovery lent support to Charles Darwin's ideas about evolution, has been acquired by the Field Museum in Chicago and will go on public display. The museum announced on Monday the acquisition of the fossil, which
ReutersMay 19 2024
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Beyond the stadium superstars, other great talents will make music in Chicago this summer
The beaches are soon to officially open, Major League baseball is here, and to no surprise, music will be everywhere this summer. If you are avoiding the massive touring shows, here are alternative choices — both free and ticketed — that will keep you busy through Labor Day. As Buddy Guy nears retirement, Chicago’s Toronzo Cannon has emerged as the city’s next great ambassador of electric
Chicago Sun-Times