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Chicago's Cinco De Mayo parade canceled due to ‘gang violence,' officials say
Chicago’s annual Cinco De Mayo parade was abruptly canceled Sunday amid reports of gang-related violence near the route, according to officials.
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Meet Illinois' richest person, revealed in new Forbes Magazine ranking
Last week, Forbes Magazine has released its annual list of the richest individuals in each state, and Illinois’ title-holder is on top of the ranking for the second consecutive year.
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Person shot, runs into popular Hyde Park venue for help
At least two people were shot in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood Sunday morning, with one of the victims running inside a popular music venue for assistance following the attack.
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Police give updates after protest leads to dozens of arrests on Art Institute of Chicago campus
Dozens of people were arrested on Saturday afternoon during a pro-Palestinian protest organized by students from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, authorities said.
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Chicago Forecast: Cooler end to the weekend
Temperatures are in the 60s and 50s; which is more typical for early May
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Surveillance video shows armed thieves storm West Town bar
Terrifying surveillance video captured the moment multiple gunmen held up a West Town bar and robbed multiple customers getting away. Declan Morgan, the owner of Irish Nobleman Pub, 1367 W Erie St., was preparing to close up at around 1:45 a.m. on Saturday when three armed robbers entered the establishment. One of the gunmen stood as a lookout, whi... -
Dozens arrested at pro-Palestinian demonstration on Art Institute of Chicago campus
Dozens of people were arrested on Saturday afternoon during a pro-Palestinian protest organized by students from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, authorities said. According to police and museum officials, an estimated 50 people were arrested for criminal trespass to property after failing to disperse from the Art Institute’s downt... -
Mayor's proposal to relocate migrants from downtown shelter to Chicago's South Side faces opposition
A number of residents on Chicago’s South Side voiced objections to a proposal put forth by Mayor Brandon Johnson seeking to open a temporary migrant shelter in the neighborhood. “He don’t know where to put them,” said resident Christopher Osinger. “Why would you put them in our neighborhood? Why won’t we go by your house?” Others said the com... -
Will cicadas hurt my garden? They won't eat your plants, but could cause some damage
While the cicada “boom” hasn’t occurred just yet, you might be seeing some here and there. The noisy insects have begun appearing as part of the 17-year emergence, though they’ve yet to start coming out of the ground en masse. Cicadas typically emerge as the ground begins to warm in the spring and early summer, which is usua... -
A look at which cicada broods you will see in different parts of Illinois as historic emergence begins
As the weather continues to heat up, the historic 2024 cicada emergence has already begun in parts of the Chicago area, with a widespread emergence of billions of the insects anticipated in the coming weeks.
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Employee of business near Humboldt Park wounded in shootout during attempted robbery
An employee at a business in Humboldt Park was wounded in a shootout during an attempted armed robbery Friday night.
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Chicago Forecast: Warm, sunny start to day before possibility of strong storms in evening
Residents in the Chicago area are waking up to another day of sunshine following a pleasant, seasonal spring day to get the weekend started on Friday.
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Chicago Forecast: Evening storms to end a summer-like day
Temperatures climb into the 80s (except near the lake) before storms arrive this evening
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Numerous local hospitals receive ‘A' safety grade in recent rankings as others drop from previous spots
The report, from healthcare watchdog group and nonprofit Leapfrog, ranks nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country on safety through using more than 30 metrics that have a “direct impact on patient safety outcomes.”
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DNA from wine bottle leads Cook County detectives to burglary suspect: police
An unexpected finding led police to identify and later apprehend the person who allegedly burglarized a home in suburban Cook County, authorities said. Jeremiah Phillips, 35, was charged with burglary, residential burglary and criminal damage to property in connection with a September 2023 burglary at a Rich Township home, according to the Cook Cou... -
Which cicada broods are emerging where? Here's a map for Illinois
The historic 2024 cicada emergence will see two broods of cicadas emerging this spring, and while some sightings have already been reported, how can you know which brood you are seeing?
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Illinois Craft Beer Week ushers in summer craft beer season
From lagers to pale ale, breweries across Illinois on Friday kicked off a week-long celebration to mark the start of the summer craft beer season. “It’s just a really great time for a lot of these craft beer lovers to get together, drink, and hang out and try new and exciting products,” said Tony Dziura, the national sales director...