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Global COVID-19 Monument of Honor, Remembrance and Resilience in Chicago's IMD Park

New COVID-19 Monument And Park Honors Chicago’s Frontline Workers, Pandemic Victims

As the sun broke through the clouds on a crisp morning, the community gathered to honor the resilience forged in the fires of the pandemic. A new park, IMD Park, emerged from the shadows of hardship, inviting all to find solace and strength in its embrace. This poignant occasion marked the...

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Michelle Morales, President Of Woods Fund Chicago And A Voice For Change, Dies At 51

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS — Michelle Morales was committed to making sure everybody had a seat at the table. A community organizer, educator and advocate, Morales died Thursday of complications from metastatic breast cancer, her family announced. She was 51 years old. Morales, a Washington Heights...

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Exquisite Corpse Ball, A Beloved Halloween Concert Tradition, Returns Friday

ROSCOE VILLAGE — Exquisite Corpse Ball, an annual Halloween party, concert and fundraiser, is returning to Beat Kitchen Friday for what event organizers and musicians call “Dork Christmas” and the “best day of the year.” Concertgoers can expect to celebrate Halloween with hit tunes from KISS,...

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Epic Logan Square Halloween Block Gets Even Spookier

LOGAN SQUARE — If you happen to stop by the 2400 and 2500 blocks of Bernard Street in Logan Square this month, you may see Nelson Gonzalez moving things around in his front yard “like moving furniture in your house” — except he s not moving tables and chairs. Instead, Gonzalez is maneuvering a...

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Chicago Loop skyline at night with police lights in the distance

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Chicago Loop shooting: Man killed, another wounded

In the heart of Chicago's vibrant Loop, where the pulse of the city thrums with life, a chilling moment shattered the night. Just after the clock struck two, the sounds of laughter and music were abruptly replaced by the sharp crack of gunfire. This sudden violence tragically resulted in one man...

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Police tape and emergency vehicles near the Chicago Theatre in the Loop early morning

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Heavy police presence in Loop for possible shooting investigation

In the heart of Chicago, where the vibrant lights of the theatre often dance with laughter, a heavy police presence loomed instead, casting a shadow over the early morning calm. The streets, usually filled with the hum of anticipation for the night's performances, were now silent, marked by the...

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Chicago Bears fan fest at McHenry Outdoor Theater with families and children

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Chicago Bears bring sold-out fan fest to McHenry Outdoor Theater

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the roar of excited fans filled the air at the McHenry Outdoor Theater, where the Chicago Bears made history with their first-ever takeover. The sold-out crowd buzzed with anticipation, a testament to the deep-rooted passion for the team that unites this...

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Children eagerly participating in fall science experiments at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry shares fall experiments

As the crisp autumn air settles over Chicago, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry invites families to immerse themselves in a world of wonder through a series of fall experiments. Children, their eyes wide with curiosity, gather around tables filled with colorful materials, each project a...

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Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears defensive end, practices in Lake Forest after suspension.

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"Keep moving forward": Bears defensive end Montez Sweat speaks after return from suspension

As the sun broke through the clouds over Lake Forest, a palpable mix of determination and relief was etched across Montez Sweat’s face as he stepped onto the practice field. The once-highest-paid player on the Chicago Bears, he returned not just to the game, but to his teammates, ready to reclaim...

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Vintage photo of Joey Cusumano, a Chicago mobster, in Las Vegas.

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Death of mobster Joey Cusumano signals end of Chicago era in Las Vegas

In the shadowy corners of Las Vegas, where neon lights flicker like the secrets of its past, the death of Joey Cusumano marks the close of a chapter steeped in intrigue and danger. At 90, he leaves behind a legacy woven into the very fabric of the city he helped shape, a legacy that now fades into...

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Montez Sweat striving to move past PED suspension after return to Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears pass rush was without Montez Sweat for two games as he served a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.He spoke for the first time since his reinstatement, and vowed to move forward."I take everything that comes with it," Sweat said. "The only thing I can do now is move...

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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders sue My Chemical Romance

The legal dispute stems from the band's opening-night performance on Oct. 21, when backup dancers appeared onstage wearing outfits resembling the cheerleaders' signature blue-and-white uniforms during the group's 2006 hit "Teenagers."

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Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears defensive lineman, returns from suspension.

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Montez Sweat says he'll have to ‘live with' suspension after his return

Montez Sweat stands before reporters, a mix of relief and introspection etched on his face. After a two-game suspension, he reflects on the weight of accountability and the unintentional missteps that can shadow a career, a moment of candid vulnerability that resonates far beyond the confines of...

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