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City Council Approves Lightfoot’s 10 PM Curfew, Making It Permanent
Alderpeople who voted against the curfew pointed to research that shows curfews don’t reduce crime. But Mayor Lori Lightfoot said cops need the curfew as a tool as the city struggles with shootings.
1 minute agoHarold Washington College Evacuated Wednesday Due To Gas Leak
No one was injured. Gas to the building was shut off, and the school was being ventilated, an official said.
12 minutes agoLincoln Square Weed Dispensary At Former Yoga Studio Gets Key Zoning Approval
Botavi Wellness and Justice Cannabis Company want to open a recreational cannabis dispensary near Lawrence and Western avenues.
36 minutes agoChicago Casino Approved By City Council After Screaming Match Between Mayor, Alderman
After a heated vote, the $1.7 billion casino planned for the Tribune Publishing site now goes to the state's gaming board for final approval. Here's what it will look like.
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