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Students At 2 Chicago Schools Will Win Free Back-To-School Supplies In Contest

Here's how you can nominate your school.

Downtown

Yovanny Lopez, Baby Of Slain Pregnant Teen Marlen, Dies After Weeks On Life Support

The slain teen's family wants more charges to be filed against Marlen's killers.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Hyatt House Hotel Opens In Fulton Market, Adding More Rooms To Booming Neighborhood

Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. (27th) thanked neighbors for giving the thumbs up to the project.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

‘Justice For Baby Yovanny’: As Slain Teen’s Alleged Killers Indicted, Family Wants Justice For Her Infant Still Clinging To Life

After a silent march to the courthouse, family members mourned the tragic murder of Marlen Ochoa Lopez.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Gately’s Peoples Store Neon Sign Will Live On After Fire: ‘Deserves A Place In A Museum,’ Ald. Anthony Beale Says

The alderman said he's working with the Gately family to remove, preserve and display the old sign, which survived Friday's devastating fire.

Case Of The Mondays: Man’s 18-Year-Old PT Cruiser Bursts Into Flames On Michigan Avenue

Smoke billowed down Michigan Avenue Monday morning as gawkers stopped to watch.

Downtown

Tamika Catchings Will Lead Youth Basketball Clinic At Saturday’s Jo Jamboree! Festival

Jo Jamboree!, a festival in support of health and wellness, will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Nike And Artist Virgil Abloh Bring New Workshop To Michigan Avenue — With Free Classes For City’s Youth

The center includes a retail area, workshop space and shoe donation. It will also be home to a mentorship program.

Downtown

Topshop On Michigan Avenue Will Close After Operator Filed For Bankruptcy

The London-based fast-fashion company will close all 11 locations in the United States, and plans for the future of their Michigan Avenue storefront are unknown.

Downtown

Wicker Park Farmers Market Kicks Off 2019 Season With Ban On Plastic Bags

The market starts Sunday at 8 a.m. and runs through Oct. 27 at 1425 N. Damen Ave.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Tired Of Chatty Yogis? Wear Noise-Canceling Headphones During Silent Yoga In Lincoln Park This Summer

Wear noise-canceling, neon-lit wireless headphones while you practice yoga outside this summer.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

The U-505 Submarine Was Captured 75 Years Ago, And You Can Tour It At The Museum of Science and Industry

The commemoration will be on one of the museum’s free days this summer, and you can also take a tour of the submarine for free.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Planning Out Your Summer? Here Are The Free Days At Chicago Museums

Many museums offer free admission days with a valid ID or proof of residency.

Downtown

Molotov Cocktails Found Outside Lakeview Synagogue Won’t Deter Congregation: ‘We Will Rise Above The Fear … Arsonist Hoped To Instill’

Police are trying to identify the man captured on surveillance video outside Anshe Sholom B'nai Israel Congregation in the 500 block of West Melrose Street.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Baby Eastern Black Rhino Born At Lincoln Park Zoo

The calf, who does not yet have a name, was born to Kapuki Sunday evening.

Lincoln Park, Old Town
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