Chicago artist Kari Blak transforms childhood cartoon inspiration into colorful artwork addressing environmental issues, humanity and the importance of inspiring younger generations.
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Fire Academy students fill shelves at Moraine Valley food pantry
Moraine Valley Fire Academy students collected food and household essentials for Project Care, helping fellow students and families facing rising costs.
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Quinn presses aviation chief on Midway-area residents’ odorous window replacement
The city has confirmed odors in more than 2,400 homes. State money pays for the fix, which is set in four phases.
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McAuley’s new Young Professionals Board opens with career-change panel
Four Mother McAuley graduates shared career-change advice with alumnae at a Young Professionals Board panel and networking event in Chicago.
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Patti Tyznik: Midway Chamber hosts annual cookie walk
Patti Tyznik: Midway Chamber of Commerce to host annual cookie walks on Archer Avenue and 63rd Street.
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St. Rita of Cascia alum, Anthony Carli-Pociask, 18 leaves for the Air Force
Carli-Pociask graduated from St. Daniel the Prophet School in 2022 and St. Rita of Cascia High School in 2026. He is one of seven St. Rita graduates in his class who committed to the armed forces, and one of the four who chose the Air Force, according to St. Rita’s official Instagram.
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Hundreds of Chicago residents got one-on-one help filing property tax appeals
Hundreds of Chicago residents got one-on-one help filing property tax appeals at two 23rd Ward workshops ahead of the Oct. 29 deadline for Lake Township.
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Casten, Conforti square off again in 6th District Congress race
The 6th District Congressional race will come down to incumbent Democrat Casten, who is 4-0 in winning congressional elections, and challenger Republican Conforti who is 0-2 including a loss to Casten in 2024.
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Boy with muscular dystrophy battles to star in his own comic book
Bradley sixth grader Liam Garr, who has muscular dystrophy, is competing to star in a comic book and win $25,000.
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Midway runway repairs may cause flight delays, cancellations
The Chicago Department of Aviation closed Runway 22L at Midway International Airport to all arrivals and departures on Oct. 20 to repair a damaged safety system, the department said.