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Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore Primary category in which blog post is published

Nearly 10,000 Kids Will Receive 10 Free Books This Year Through The ‘My Very Own Library’ Program

Students at 17 public schools and the UChicago Charter School will choose 10 free books this year, and program leaders hope to expand into more schools in coming years.

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Chicago’s ‘Porch Pirates’ Are Stealing Your Packages With A Vengeance During The Holidays, Rankings Say

By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

Pilsen’s Beloved 18th Street CTA Station Murals Painted Over, Sparking Outrage

By Mauricio Peña Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop Primary category in which blog post is published

Vintage Storefronts On Diversey Demolished As Developer Tries To Convince Logan Preservation Group To Approve Condos

By Mina Bloom Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale Primary category in which blog post is published

Puppy Stolen From Animal Rescue Is Found On Street

By Kelly Bauer South Loop Primary category in which blog post is published

L&M Fine Foods Brings Old School Deli And Butcher To North Center

By Alex V. Hernandez Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park Primary category in which blog post is published

Before General Iron Leaves Lincoln Park For Southeast Side, Neighbors Want Cleaner Air — And Answers

By Hannah Alani Lincoln Park, Old Town Primary category in which blog post is published
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Expungement Clinic, Job Fair Saturday Aims To Help Those Hurt By The War On Drugs Benefit From Legal Weed Business

People can get help clearing non-violent offenses, find jobs and learn how social equity applicants can enter the industry.

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Girl, 11, Escapes After Man Tries To Pull Her Into His Car In West Englewood, Police Say

The girl ran off and the man tried to chase her during the Wednesday incident, police said.

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What’s The Future Of The Six Corners’ Sears Site? Ald. Gardiner To Update Neighbors This Month

Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) announced Friday he will hold a public meeting "to hear about the future of the former Sears Parcel at Six Corners."

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Big Star Tacos Coming Soon To Half Acre’s Balmoral Taproom

The partnership between Half Acre and Big Star came to fruition, naturally, over beers in the Half Acre Balmoral beer garden.

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Botanical Cafe To Brighten Up North Center With Coffee And House Plants

Chicagoans tired of dreary winter weather will soon be able to grab a cup of coffee at Botanical Cafe, a new plant shop and cafe opening later this month.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park Primary category in which blog post is published

Andersonville’s The Wooden Spoon Celebrating 17 Years With Party Saturday

The Wooden Spoon will raffle off cooking classes and have a prize wheel at the store Saturday.

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Soup’s On In Bridgeport, Where Top Chicago Chefs Will Dish Up Bottomless Bowls For Charity

Michelin-starred chefs and home cooks alike are making unique concoctions for the Souper Bowl’s third iteration.

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Here’s Where You Can Buy A Christmas Tree In Chicago

Block Club mapped dozens of spots in the city where you can buy your Christmas tree in 2019.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park Primary category in which blog post is published

New Dad Killed On Howard CTA Platform Was About To Start New Job, Family Says: ‘I Miss Him’

Macksantino Webb was fatally shot while standing on the Red Line platform Tuesday. "It's time we stop having to walk behind the caskets of black boys," his uncle said.