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03/03/2025

After years of staffing woes and complaints of unreliable service, the CTA now has more bus operations workers than it did before the pandemic.

03/03/2025

A two-level restaurant, bar, coffee shop and grocery store — with a deli counter and butcher shop — will open this spring just off the 606’s Bloomingdale Trail in Bucktown.

Read all about it here: https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/03/03/wolf-company-opening-market-restaurant-bar-and-cafe-just-off-606-trail-this-spring/

03/03/2025

More than 100 people showed up Friday to celebrate the longtime CTA worker who built a sense of community at the Lincoln Park station.

03/03/2025

Once a “hallowed neutral ground” for competing newspaper reporters spilling out of their nearby newsrooms, the Goat nonetheless survives by changing very little.

Once a "hallowed neutral ground" for competing newspaper reporters spilling out of their nearby newsrooms, the Goat nonetheless survives by changing very little.

03/03/2025

Those at the rally, including Sen. Dick Durbin, denounced President Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky last week.

Those at the rally, including Sen. Dick Durbin, denounced President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky last week, with one Ukrainian Chicagoan calling the interaction "shocking."

03/02/2025

Here are a few ways to celebrate Fat Tuesday like you’re in New Orleans:

From crawfish boils and Cajun cook-offs to late-night bar parties and burlesque shows, here are a few ways to celebrate Fat Tuesday like you're in New Orleans.

03/02/2025

Teone Jones was killed in a domestic violence stabbing attack that left two of her children critically wounded.

Teone Jones, 33, was killed in a domestic violence stabbing attack that left two of her children critically wounded, family and officials said.

03/02/2025

Last year’s matches between the teams saw huge crowds and sky-high ticket prices.

Two games against the Fever will be played at the United Center this summer after last year's matches between the teams saw huge crowds and sky-high ticket prices.

03/02/2025

Several decades after her death, Price’s symphonies and compositions still win awards — including two Grammys last month.

Several decades after her death, Price's symphonies and compositions still win awards — including two Grammys this month.

03/02/2025

This week in photos:
▪️ Mayor’s bond deal passes
▪️ Logan Square assault survivors band together and more: https://buff.ly/43iiy5V

03/02/2025

The Chatham restaurant known for its ribs and hot links for more than 70 years has been named an American classic.

03/01/2025

The plan overrides the charter network’s plan to shutter half of its schools. The change came after CPS officials warned that helping Acero keep all seven campuses could violate state law and be financially risky for CPS.

Chalkbeat Chicago reports:

The plan overrides the charter network's plan to shutter half of its schools. The change came after CPS officials warned that helping Acero keep all seven campuses could violate state law and be financially risky for CPS.

03/01/2025

Here are all the top spots around the city where you’ll find the delicious Polish pastry:

Fat Tuesday is March 4. Here are all the top spots around the city where you’ll find the delicious Polish pastry.

03/01/2025

Wands (and Galleons) at the ready! ✨🪄🧙‍♀️

The store will lean into themes from "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and will feature a Butterbeer Bar and merchandise from the famous book and film series.

03/01/2025

Founded in 2012, 1871 has been one of Chicago’s leading small business incubators. After several years of financial losses, the nonprofit announced its decision to leave its flagship location.

Founded in 2012, 1871 has been one of Chicago's leading small business incubators. After several years of financial losses, the nonprofit announced its decision to leave its flagship location.

03/01/2025

“The Grelley Duvall Show” previously featured now-famous performers like Sarah Sherman and Meg Stalter, and features other talented Chicagoans you may not know yet but soon will. It runs through March 6 at the Chopin Theater.

"The Grelley Duvall Show" previously featured now-famous performers like Sarah Sherman and Meg Stalter, and features other talented Chicagoans you may not know yet but soon will. It runs through March 6 at the Chopin Theater.

02/28/2025

Despite its celebrated record of exonerating more people than any comparable unit nationwide, an Injustice Watch investigation found 21 people who were denied relief by the group before flawed evidence later led to their exonerations.

02/28/2025

While celebrating the $168 million renovation project, Mayor Brandon Johnson promised 2025 will be Chicago Housing Authority’s “year of renewal” as the agency faces scrutiny and turnover.

While celebrating the $168 million renovation project, Mayor Brandon Johnson promised 2025 will be Chicago Housing Authority's "year of renewal" as the agency faces scrutiny and turnover.