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Tired Of Grey Skies, Snow And Slush? Sun Will Make A Cameo This Week — But Don’t Get Your Hopes Up

• Kelly Bauer

March 1 marks the beginning of spring, which means it's time for everyone in Chicago to get their hopes up for an end to snow.

Published on Feb 20, 2019 2:48PM CST

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

Malört Is Officially Back Home In Chicago As Production, Bottling Begins In East Pilsen

• Kelly Bauer

CH Distillery is making the loved — and loathed— spirit using the original recipe.

Published on Feb 20, 2019 2:31PM CST

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

Man Sexually Abused 2 Girls Inside Pilsen Home After Breaking In, Police Say

• Kelly Bauer

Police are looking for a man who broke into a Pilsen home and attacked two girls early Wednesday.

Published on Feb 20, 2019 10:34AM CST

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State’s Attorney Kim Foxx Recuses Herself From Jussie Smollett Case, Citing ‘Familiarity With Potential Witnesses’

• Kelly Bauer

It's the latest twist in the evolving story of Jussie Smollett, a star of "Empire."

Published on Feb 19, 2019 10:54PM CST

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‘Tent City’ Shooting Kills Man During Argument, Police Say

• Kelly Bauer

Douglas Robinson, 57, died after being shot Monday at "Tent City," officials said.

Published on Feb 19, 2019 8:06AM CST

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park Primary category in which blog post is published

Wait, Are Two-Flats Only A Chicago Thing? Why These Uniquely Chicago Homes Have Thrived For A Century

• Kelly Bauer

Despite their history as affordable options for working families, two-flats are "in distress" as people convert them into single-family homes.

Published on Feb 18, 2019 7:50AM CST

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2 Men Questioned In Jussie Smollett Case ‘Shifted’ Focus Of Investigation, Police Say

• Kelly Bauer

Investigators are now trying to interview "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, police said.

Published on Feb 16, 2019 9:18AM CST

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Police Release 2 People After Questioning Them In Smollett Case, Say They’re No Longer Suspects

• Kelly Bauer

"Due to new evidence ... the individuals questioned by police in the Empire case have now been released without charging," police said.

Published on Feb 16, 2019 9:12AM CST

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2 People Of Interest Now Considered Suspects In Jussie Smollett Case, Police Say

• Kelly Bauer

There's probable cause the two might have been involved in a crime, though officials won't yet say what the crime would be.

Published on Feb 15, 2019 11:00AM CST