Kelly White’s America 250 exhibit celebrates the nation’s anniversary through portraits, community moments, and reflections on everyday American life.
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Drivers filling up for July 4th weekend face $1.92 price gap
You can save nearly $2-a-gallon shopping around for low gas prices nearl the Archer Avenue corridor on the Southwest Side.
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Top cop Larry Snelling announces surprise retirement
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling, who led record crime reductions, retires July 15 after tensions with Mayor Johnson over arrest decisions.
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Chicago Bears Hallmark movie needs local extras
Hallmark Media, the NFL, and Skydance Sports are casting extras for the film, which will shoot July 7 and 8 at undisclosed locations said to include Soldier Field.
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Chicago opens 6 cooling centers as extreme heat warning issued
Chicago has opened six free cooling centers citywide as a dangerous heat warning through Wednesday brings heat indices near 110 degrees.
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Gone fishing! Summer fun in Marquette Park: Kathy Headley
Chicago Lawn residents can enjoy fishing clinics, canoe paddles, bird walks, and teen arts programs at local parks and libraries throughout July.
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Garfield Ridge honors fallen firefighter Drew Price at annual 5K race
The Garfield Ridge Stars & Stripes 5K drew more than 900 runners to honor fallen Chicago firefighter Andrew “Drew” Price, whose memory inspired a new state safety law and whose family helped shape this year’s race.
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City Council hears from youth: Invest in neighborhoods, not punishment
At a hearing on Chicago’s teen gatherings, young people and researchers challenge enforcement-focused policies, pointing to evidence that community investment — not criminalization — reduces violence.
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Summerween brings spooky fun to Beverly in the middle of summer
Families packed the Beverly Arts Center for Summerween, enjoying costumes, community fun and Halloween spirit under sunny skies.
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Archdiocese mourns loss of Rev. John Hennessey
Rev. John Hennessey, a longtime Archdiocese of Chicago priest and pastor, is remembered for nearly 60 years of ministry.