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Venezuelan Couple’s Empanadas A Hit In Humboldt Park, Selling Out Daily As They Wait For Work Permits
Daniel and Angelica hope for a future where they can put down roots in Chicago. For now, they've found stability selling homemade food in their neighborhood.
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One Tail At A Time Waives Adoption Fees To Help Chicagoans With Grief, Stress
One Tail at a Time hopes Chicagoans in need can provide a home to a furry friend who will bring them happiness.
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In ‘Enrobed,’ Chicago Painter Explores ‘Things Covered in Other Things’
Gwendolyn Zabicki’s work takes inspiration from chocolate-covered snacks and other "fanciful and decadent" things. Her ...
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Jewish Students Punched, Pushed At DePaul In Possible Hate Crime, School Says
The students were showing support for Israel near the Student Center when two attackers came up to them, punching one of them ...
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City’s First Plus-Size Thrift Store Struggling As Construction Takes Over Logan Square Stretch
Eight months after opening, Logan Square's LuvSick Plus is seeing less traffic and sales. Construction on Milwaukee Avenue ...
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Vote To Expand Pilsen TIF On Hold As Divided Neighbors Want A Decision
Neighbors have continued to rally and discuss the controversial measure, which would expand the Pilsen TIF district to the ...
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Hundreds Protest Trump’s Win, Two-Party System Downtown
The Wednesday rally from Federal Plaza to Trump Tower was organized by the same pro-Palestinian coalition that marched on the DNC in August.
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Chicagoans React To Trump Victory: ‘The Democrats Have Some Soul-Searching To Do’
Block Club reporters went into the neighborhoods to talk to voters after the biggest GOP bump in Chicago since 1992.
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Black Woman Booksellers Unite For Saturday’s Black Girl Book Fair
The fair's name reflects the business owners who organized the event, but everyone is welcome to explore the diversity of ...
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Want To Get More Involved In Your Neighborhood? City Civics Day Offers Chicagoans A Roadmap
This free event brings together experts and artists to teach Chicagoans about public engagement opportunities in their ...
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Person In Custody For Navy Pier Double Killing As Victims Identified, Authorities Say
NAVY PIER — A 47-year-old man and a 51-year-old man were identified as the victims of a deadly shooting at Navy Pier Tuesday, ...
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Lincoln Square’s Sideshow Gelato Will Close At Year’s End, Owner Says
Original Reporting This article contains new, firsthand information uncovered by its reporter(s). This includes directly interviewing sources and research/analysis of primary source documents. On the ...