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Pritzker Signs Bill to Aid Chicago Homeowners Affected by Flooding
Governor JB Pritzker has signed a new bill to provide financial relief to Chicago homeowners affected by flooding,…
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Florence Scala Italian American Museum to Open in Chicago’s Little Italy
Chicago's Little Italy is set to welcome a new museum dedicated to Italian American history, featuring the controversial…
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Connections for the Homeless Begins $6.7 Million Renovation of Hilda’s Place
Connections for the Homeless has begun a $6.7 million renovation of Hilda’s Place, a shelter that has served…
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Judge Threatens Daily Fines Against Illinois DCFS for Noncompliance in Foster Care Death Investigation
A circuit court judge in Sangamon County is escalating penalties against the Illinois Department of Children and Family…
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Chicago Police Officer Faces Lawsuit After Fatal Shooting of Derek Jordan
Derek Jordan's family seeks justice after he was shot by a Chicago police officer in a tense standoff…
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Climate Action Evanston: Navigating Utility Assistance and Energy Savings Programs
Climate Action Evanston is helping residents navigate energy efficiency programs and utility assistance to save money and reduce…
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Illinois Education Funding: Navigating Rising Costs and Equity Gaps
Illinois public schools receive a $350 million funding boost this year, yet challenges persist in achieving adequate funding…
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Riot Fest 2026 Schedule Announced: How to Survive the Overlapping Sets
Riot Fest 2026 is set to rock Douglass Park in Chicago from Sept. 18-20, featuring headliners like Iggy…
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U.S. Department of Justice intervenes in Evanston reparations case
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed to join a lawsuit challenging Evanston's reparations program, claiming it discriminates…
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Illinois Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday: What You Need to Know
Illinois is providing a temporary sales tax break on school supplies and clothing from August 7 to August…