South suburban casino opens to huge crowds, patrons ‘blown away’ by first look
Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino opened its doors on Veterans Day, with huge crowds in East Hazel Crest/Homewood.
Art Institute names tech billionaire, Groupon co-founder Eric Lefkofsky as board chairman
The Art Institute has named Chicago tech billionaire and Groupon co-founder Eric Lefkofsky as its new board chairman, putting the serial entrepreneur in charge of overseeing the museum, the school and ...
Metra moves forward with Harvey warehouse project after rezoning approval
Metra Rail purchased the Harvey warehouse in 2020 and has already spent $17.9 million on the former Wickes Furniture site.
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Paul Durica’s October 1924 finds
A century ago, Chicagoans spent the last week of October just like we did — experiencing unseasonably warm weather and ...
Slain Chicago police officer shot on South Side ‘gave his life for this city’
Just short of three years with the Chicago Police Department, 26-year-old Enrique Martínez succumbed to injuries suffered in an apparent burst of gunfire Monday night in the South Side’s ...
Chicago regulators approve cannabis dispensary despite objections over its proximity to school
Regulators have approved a controversial proposed cannabis dispensary for Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood, despite a ...
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Chicago homicides in 2024: 511 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
Information about homicides is released daily by the city of Chicago. The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by two weeks to allow time for the victims’ families to be notified of a ...
Chicago Heights fire victims ask for assistance, answers; mayor says arson suspected
Jaron Boyd speaks Oct. 6, 2024, at the Chicago Heights City Council meeting, about losing his first home during two fires Oct. 22 on Lowe Avenue. (Samantha Moilanen/Daily Southtown) Others sought ...
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Chicago homicides in 2024: 499 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
Information about homicides is released daily by the city of Chicago. The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by two weeks to allow time for the victims’ families to be notified of a ...