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Remembering the Rev. George Lane and the importance of preserving houses of worship

The author and Jesuit priest bucked his bosses at the Archdiocese of Chicago and helped lead the fight to save Holy Family, the city’s second-oldest church. Lane died last month. His work is a much-needed blueprint for saving historic architecture.

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Cold Weather Expected in Chicago Today - 19 December 2023

Today at 19 December 2023, A cold day will be expected in Chicago today with temperatures reaching a maximum of 1°C and a minimum of -3°C. The cold weather...

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Popular MeTV horror movie host Svengoolie brings on sidekicks (and possible successors)

Longtime star Rich Koz is healthy and happy playing the cult-classic TV character but says the Sven Squad’s relative youngsters might take over down the road.

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Faceworld gang faction latest to be targeted in FBI racketeering case in Chicago

Other small crews like Goonie Boss, Hobos and O Block have also been hit with similar charges in recent years

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Christkindlmarket souvenir mugs sold out at downtown Chicago, Aurora locations

The holiday collectibles are out of stock everywhere but Wrigleyville, and those could sell out soon.

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2 killed in Chicago Lawn shooting

George Appleton, 49, and and an unidentified woman, 47, were fatally shot in a home in the 6500 block of South Claremont Avenue Monday afternoon, police said.

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Gutting school choice in Chicago would be terrible for Black, Brown students

Pitting neighborhood and choice schools against each other is misleading and divisive, the former schools CEO writes. The board’s irresponsible action is about politics and ideology, not facts.

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Death of 5-year-old boy prompts criticism of Chicago shelters for migrants

A 5-year-old boy who had been living at a temporary shelter for migrants in Chicago has died

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Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement over holiday flight-canceling meltdown last year

The assessment stems from nearly 17,000 canceled flights a year ago, which started as a winter storm paralyzed Southwest operations in Denver and Chicago.

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Where the Bears are projected to pick in 2024 NFL draft after Week 15

Here's where the Bears are slated to pick with both first round selections in the 2024 NFL draft after Week 15 action.

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I run a family-owned grocery in Chicago. Credit card swipe fees hurt us and our customers

It is getting harder and harder to keep prices down, in large part because of rising credit card swipe fees.

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Lincoln Square stabbing victim concerned for others as his attacker remains at large

Nicholas Blanke, 39, was ‘dozing off about 3 a.m. Wednesday at Welles Park when he was stabbed in the hand. Chicago police reported no one in custody.

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South Side Christmas toy drive seeks donations to serve 10,000 kids: ‘We need a miracle on 95th Street’

The drive, called Operation Cover Chicago, doesn’t have the funds needed to buy enough gifts for the roughly 10,000 kids expected to show up to receive toys Dec. 20.

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1 killed, 1 wounded in West Garfield Park shooting

Officers responded Sunday morning to the 3800 block of West Gladys Avenue and found a 28-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to his body, Chicago police said. A second person was grazed in the face by gunfire and declined treatment at the scene.

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Chicago police officer injured in crash while assisting motorist on Dan Ryan Expressway

The officer was parked behind the motorist and providing traffic control when another vehicle struck them, causing them to hit the motorist in front of them, Illinois State police said.

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Prolific Chicago sculptor whose public works explored civil rights, Richard Hunt dies at 88

A prolific Chicago artist who was the first Black sculptor to receive a solo retrospective at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art and whose public works drew praise from presidents has died at age 88

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Boy, 13, seriously wounded in South Chicago shooting

The boy was a passenger in a vehicle about 12:40 a.m. Sunday in the 8700 block of South Marquette Avenue when a gold Kia SUV approached and someone inside opened fire, Chicago police said.

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2 shot at CTA Red Line station in South Loop

About 10 p.m. Saturday, two men, 20 and 25, were at the Roosevelt station in the 1100 block of South State Street causing a disturbance when they were shot, Chicago police said.

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A failure to increase funding for mass transit will widen racial equity gap in Cook County

The affordability and availability of transit is a racial justice issue for metropolitan Chicago, the RTA chairman writes.

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Someone in Chicago checked out the speed-dating scene

If you feel a connection, drop a hint that you’re interested. Leave no room for doubt you’re open to seeing them again. But also be ready for the possibility it won’t be mutual.

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Chicago outdoors: Sandhill dance, 12-point buck, Dave Genz, silver carp

A sandhill crane dancing with a cornstalk, a 12-point buck in the Foroest Preserves of Cook County, ice-fishing guru Dave Genz on bluegills and the record pounds of silver carp taken from the Illinois River are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

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Chicago-area holiday lights extravaganzas make ideal winter break outings for all ages

Millions of twinkling lights and festive displays are great way to celebrate the season.

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At the Renegade holiday market, the vendors’ stories are as unique as the gifts

The Renegade Chicago holiday market, which continues Sunday at Morgan Manufacturing, features approximately 170 artists.

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Boy, 16, charged with killing 2 in Chicago Lawn drive-by shooting

Juan Medina Jr., 14, and Mario Medina, 65, were both killed in the Tuesday shooting.

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Blackhawks supporting Kevin Korchinski after attending his father’s funeral

The Hawks flew through Saskatoon on Friday so the entire team could support Korchinski, their 19-year-old rookie defenseman, at the funeral of his father, Larry. “We’re ready to help him out when he gets back [to Chicago],” coach Luke Richardson said.

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