Articles By Shamus Toomey
All Illinois Bars And Restaurants To Be Closed For In-Person Dining Amid Coronavirus Spread, Gov. JB Pritzker Orders
The closures will begin Monday and last at least through March 30. Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 cases in Illinois increased by 27 Sunday to 93.
‘He Has 8 Holes In Him’: Manhunt Ends As Police Arrest Man They Say Shot A Cop In Englewood And A Woman Near The Loop
Michael Blackman, found hiding in weeds after police found a video of him running into a vacant lot, fired on officers and was shot multiple times, investigators said.
City’s Plan To Fix Water Mains And Save Trees Cheered By Aldermen. Could Fixing Lead Pipes Be Next?
Ald. Brian Hopkins, who co-sponsored an ordinance to force the city to try "cured-in-place pipe" liners in existing mains, said perhaps some day it could ease the city's lead pipe issues.
Under Fire From Residents, Chicago Water Dept. Does About-Face On Tree-Saving Water Main Repair Technology
BLOCK CLUB EXCLUSIVE: After shelving an earlier try at "cured-in-place pipe," the city announced pilot programs to test lining existing water mains with resin sleeves to avoid cutting down trees.
Target Who? Mayor Lavishes Praise On Old Navy’s ‘Values’ For Coming To South Side, Tells Chicago To Shop There
Seething over Target's plans to close two South Side locations, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said: "I know where the Emanuel family will be going."
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