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The "Woodstock of house music" returns after two years online due to the pandemic, with parties held across Chicago all weekend. General admission to the picnic is $60.

The officer was responding to a call about domestic violence when a man shot him, police said. He was hit multiple times and was in serious condition at Stroger Hospital.

Dennise Melecio didn't think she'd be able to afford a quinceañera for her daughter's birthday. Neighbors came to the rescue, donating a dress, a DJ, a photoshoot and so much more to make it happen.

Four people were shot and wounded in the same area in May. “Two times in the last two months is really alarming, and I hope it doesn’t become the new normal,” a resident said.

The state's relief measures — including tax holidays and rebates — come as many Illinoisans struggle with soaring expenses for gas, food and other essentials.

You can support local gardens by playing bingo at The Hideout Wednesdays through Aug. 31. The winner takes home a bounty of locally-grown veggies and other goodies.

Anyone 6 months and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine. South Side sites are open throughout the summer for families.

The streetscaping project will bring permanent curb extensions, new lighting and traffic signals, trees and widened sidewalks to the Lincoln Hub area in Lakeview.

The settlement mandates Chicago Public Schools provide language translation services for non-English speaking parents at all IEP meetings, which are required by federal law for students with disabilities.

WATCH: Several people drove on the trail, where vehicles are not permitted. The incident shows a need for more trail protection from drivers, users say.

The group is building bridges between Catholicism and LGBTQ Chicagoans. "We are accepting here, we're inclusive and we have a space for you if you're interested."

The proposal received mixed reaction from neighbors, with some saying the project would bring much-needed foot traffic to the area while others criticized its size.

The owner of Kido Chicago organized the family-friendly Bronzeville march to welcome people of color and those who already have kids — groups that will be disproportionally harmed by abortion bans.

Tae Dudley was swarmed by police, punched and cuffed without explanation, he said. He was never charged with a crime. Now, police and the Mayor's Office are investigating the incident.

“I think that when we make a service that’s made for all of us — if you are servicing queer trans Black folks — then everything else can come afterwards," Jai Rodriguez said.

PHOTOS: Chicago has dozens of special places and events where members of the queer community can find a home, get support — and unapologetically be themselves.

There will be plenty of festivities Saturday and Sunday, including unofficial fireworks shows in the neighborhoods.

Lalonde, an environmental research scientist, challenged Ald. James Cappleman in 2019 and lost by just 25 votes.

Clark Street from Irving Park Road to Montrose Avenue is in line for a major redesign, including concrete protected bike lanes and reduced parking.