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Three years ago, the hustle and bustle that is Chicago went silent.

Chicago’s chief labor negotiator fired over interview on Sun-Times podcast, sources say

CHICAGO — UpRising Bakery and Cafe announced that “horrific attacks” on the establishment dating back to last summer, including threats and vandalism that led up to a planned drag show in July, have forced the Lake in the Hills bakery to close its doors as soon as the end of…

If either Sergio Acosta or April Perry are picked to be the next U.S. attorney based in Chicago, it will be the first time a non-white male has held the job.

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The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and other groups backing Vallas stayed neutral in February. Brandon Johnson, meanwhile, touted support from a group of Black firefighters, paramedics, Council members and leaders in the city’s Polish community.

Ryan Poles can clearly say his actions have spoken louder than his words ever could to his starting quarterback after he dealt the top pick of the draft to the Panthers.

CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson wants voters to know about his time on the front lines of Chicago Public Schools.

‘I miss my baby,’ says 21-year-old woman’s father

Set on the South Side, the series is produced by Marsai Martin (“black-ish”) and centers around a trio of teen girls determined to become the best at their skating rink.

CHICAGO — We live in “the experience culture.”