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A Recap of the 45th Annual Chicago Marathon
Sunday, October 8, Bank of America sponsored the 45th edition of the annual Chicago Marathon. Nearly 50,000 runners from all...
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DuSable Sculpture Displayed Downtown
Chicago icon Jean Baptiste DuSable is having his history honored once again. This time in the form of a bronze...
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Mobster and Businessman Found Out to Be Partners
Who is This Chicago Mobster? This mobster is a very notorious one, who lived in Chicago. His name was Frank...
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Social Media’s Toll on Chicago
In today's world, dominated by smartphones and constant connectivity, it's impossible to ignore the profound impact social apps have on...
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Legendary Bears Linebacker, Dick Butkus, Dies at 80
Legendary Chicago Bears linebacker, Dick Butkus, passed away on Oct. 5, 2023 at the age of 80. Prior to yesterday's...
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Brandon Johnson to Hire First Ever Chief Homelessness Officer
Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson, is planning to hire the city's inaugural homelessness officer for the city. This is the first...
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Solar Eclipse Is to Take Place Mid-October!
The Annular Solar Eclipse On October 14, a solar eclipse will be visibly taking place in North and South America....
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Get Your Feast on for National Taco Day
Today is National Taco Day, which is celebrated annually October 4. Some people consider today a concentrated and intensified version...
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Crime Rates Are Killing Businesses
Killing Businesses Theft and robbery rates are up about 25%. Additionally, criminal sexual assault cases rose by 12% compared to...
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Mayor Johnson to Open City-Owned Grocery Stores to Exit Food Desert
As of recent, Mayor Brandon Johnson is considering opening a city-owned grocery store in order to exit "food desert" in...
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