The grand opening of the new 23rd District Police Station was this past Saturday, where…
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A Mother’s Bouffant that Led to Daughter’s Career
Madeleine Spatz says she decided to become a hairdresser in the 1960s when the bouffant…
Spotlight: Back of the Yards
Chicago Transit Authority bus driver Ronnie McGhee says he once witnessed a gunfight “in broad…
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Ride On, and On, as Illinois gets Funding for Bike Lanes and More
The Active Transportation Alliance — Chicagoland’s nonprofit biking, walking and transit advocacy organization — commends…
CPS, Teachers Union Go Head-to-Head on Standardized Testing
Following an impassioned exchange of words at a recent Chicago Public Schools board meeting, CEO…
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Bye bye, Big EYE
Tony Tasset’s 30-foot-tall EYE art installation is going into storage for now. “Despite Chicago Loop…
Chicago Commended for Action on Climate Change
By Marsha Shields Chicago’s handling of crime and education may, to some, leave much to…
Pubs Brace for Long Winter
As baseball season comes to a close and fans brace for playoff baseball, businesses, especially…