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Two robberies reported

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 17:43

Incidents took place over the weekend, police say.

Animal shelter seeing more pets turned in

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 12:20

Local situation mirrors national trend as shelters fill up.

Rolling in dough

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 09:44

New bakeries filling downtown storefronts despite other bakeries nearby.

Northwestern eliminates over 400 jobs

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 16:01

Cuts amount to 5% reduction in staff costs.

Mural almost ready to bloom

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 15:52

Sidewalk art downtown is starting (as planned) to move up the steps.

Families: Special Olympics in ‘complete disarray’ after dismissal of coach

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 14:53

Parents fear for future of program without longtime leader.

D65 budget woes impacted summer pre-K readiness program

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 11:28

It caused a financial scramble. But donors and the public library saved the program.

Twiggs Park renovation contract OKd

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 05:28

Project advances despite push from two council members to stop it.

NU softball field rebuild approved by council

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 05:15

University says construction will begin this year with completion in the spring.

Vacation rentals, fire truck repair and kennel on Central

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 05:07

Key issues City Council addressed Monday night.

Top IL9 candidates earn key endorsements

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 10:56

Two top national progressives announce they’re backing different candidates.

Hot pavement yields cool art

Sun, 07/27/2025 - 16:20

Downtown event coincides with sidewalk sale.

Vacation rentals back on council agenda

Sun, 07/27/2025 - 05:00

Owners seek approvals as some alders talk about changing the rules.

Alders join calls for ban on masked ICE agents

Sat, 07/26/2025 - 05:08

Ald. Parielle Davis (7th) submitted a referral Friday, joining Chicago.

Report: White House seeking payment from NU

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 17:26

Wall Street Journal reports federal government views Columbia’s payout as blueprint for other schools.

Repairs unlikely for crumbling mural

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 13:59

Public Art Chair; May decide to “let it deteriorate in place.”

‘Lights out’ for power panel

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 05:44

Environment Board votes to disband subgroup that developed Healthy Buildings Ordinance.

Just my type(writer)

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 17:30

Award-winning local author ditches computer in favor of the original desktop.

Central Street townhome plan revised

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 12:15

Plan would include one for-sale inclusionary unit among 11 townhomes.

605 Davis vote delayed by nearby residents

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 05:21

Land Use Commission hearing to resume Aug. 13.

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