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Chicago bars and restaurants offer fire-side comfort throughout the winter. Kacie Trimble/Sun-Times Share Even as part of a short list of people who love and appreciate winter, I have a hard time ...

Breezy northeasterly winds sustained at 10 to 20 mph keep it a little cooler today, especially near the lakefront.

“It’s time for the Army Corps to recognize it lacks the legal authority to build on this lakefront site and move forward with better alternative solutions,” he said. “Chicago’s lakefront ...

The Eater Chicago Brunch Heatmap is here to help by highlighting the newest options for a delicious midday meal. The latest additions to the list include Paul Virant’s okonomiyaki spot Gaijin ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The city of Chicago continues to grapple with gun violence, which impacts hundreds of people every year. As of July 7, 2024, there have been almost 1,200 total reported shootings ...

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CHICAGO — Elected officials and area organizations are vowing to protect immigrant communities as President Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportation continues to make waves. Trump’s ...

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