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Ruth Cruz, Jessica Gutiérrez In Head-To-Head Bid To Represent Retiring Ald. Ariel Reboyras In 30th Ward

Gutiérrez and Cruz head to the April 4 contest each with key backing from elected officials, including Reboyras and Illinois congressional members.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park

23 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Wine Fest, Shamrock Shuffle, A Pozole Cookoff And More

You can also shop at a farmers market, watch a Double Dutch competition and check out a Woman's History Month art show.

Citywide

17 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Stout Fest, Pop-Up Markets, Lucky Charms Brunch And More

A Holi celebration, St. Patrick's Day brunch party and nautical flea market are also on tap.

Citywide

15 Things To Do In Chicago For St. Patrick’s Day: Parades, Bar Crawls, Irish Film Fest And More

From Irish music concerts to block parties, we've got you covered.

Citywide

13 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend (That Aren’t For St. Patrick’s Day)

You can celebrate the Persian New Year, make your own sushi, attend a vintage market and more.

Citywide

12 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Celebrate The City’s Birthday, Get Colorful For Holi And More

There's also a beer fest, Bollywood dancing, a vintage market and more.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Ald. Felix Cardona Jr. Seals 2nd Term After Sweeping 31st Ward Race

With 22 of 23 precincts reporting Tuesday night, Cardona held 75 percent of the vote.

Belmont Cragin, Hermosa

Debra Silverstein Secures 4th Term Representing Far North Side’s 50th Ward After Challenger Faced Controversy

With 26 of 28 precincts reporting Tuesday night, Silverstein held nearly 69 percent of the vote to Bawany's 31 percent, sealing Silverstein's fourth term.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Lakeview Roscoe Village Restaurant Week Starts Friday With Prix Fixe Menus At 17 Local Eateries

Diners have a chance to win a $100 gift card to a local business, and a portion of proceeds will go to local charities.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Owner Of Bookman’s Corner In Lakeview Dies At 87. John Chandler ‘Loved Books And Wanted To Make Sure Everybody Else Did, Too’

The owner of beloved Lakeview bookstore died last week. He ran the store with an eclectic collection of books and customers for more than 40 years.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

16 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: ‘1619 Project’ Event, Winter Street Fest, Seed Swap And More

Looking for something to do this weekend? You can check out a Black History Month pop-up, celebrate Carnivale and more in Chicago.

Citywide

City Officials Warn Of Potential ‘Day Of Hate’ Against Jewish Communities

There is no known threat, but police and local officials are working closely with synagogues and faith-based organizations.

Citywide

20 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Mardi Gras Bar Crawl, Karaoke Night, African Dance Workshop And More

There's also an open mic for writers, a winter market and market celebrating Black creatives.

Citywide

17 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Super Bowl Parties, Valentine’s Bingo, Pop-Up Markets And More

You can also check out the city's new Fair Trade Museum, a Black Renaissance art exhibit or take a dog out on a date.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

50th Ward Candidate Mueze Bawany Talks Anti-Israel Tweets, Public Safety At Community Forum

The sole challenger to incumbent Ald. Debra Silverstein in the race also used the forum to talk about how he'd lead the ward if elected later this month.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

50th Ward Candidate Mueze Bawany Apologizes After Anti-Israel Tweets From 2019 Surface

Chicago Public Schools teacher Mueze Bawany is running against three-term incumbent Ald. Debra Silverstein. "The tone and content of these tweets do not represent who I am," Bawany wrote.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

12 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: A Makers Market, Open Skate, Brewfest And More

There's plenty to do across the city on the first weekend of the month.

Citywide

Meet The Aldermanic Candidates For Far North Side’s 50th Ward At Forum Thursday

Residents can learn more about the candidates running for 50th Ward alderperson and 24th District Police District Council at the forum.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Ald. Felix Cardona Jr. Faces Community Activist In 31st Ward Race

Navy vet Esteban Burgoa Ontañon is making his first bid for public office, challenging incumbent Ald. Felix Cardona.

Belmont Cragin, Hermosa

Ald. Debra Silverstein Faces CPS Teacher In 50th Ward Race

Community organizer and teacher Mueze Bawany is hoping to deny Silverstein a fourth term in office representing West Ridge.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
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