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A special IPA will be on tap Friday at Mitchell's Tap to raise money for Lost Boyz.

With visits to riot sites and other important parts of Chicago Black history, organizers of a weekend bike ride want to give context to the racial violence of a century ago.

The sustainable business incubator received nearly $1.7 million to renovate and expand its facility to support more entrepreneurs.

Also on the agenda for the meeting is the long-awaited renovation of the Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport.

From soft serve to Thai rolled ice cream, mangoneadas and paletas, we've rounded up more than 90 spots with the best chilly sweet treats in Chicago.

With food, live music and games for kids, the event will now run for two days, July 31-Aug. 1. Organizers are collaborating with Hip Hop in Chinatown for entertainment.

Howard Brown Health is planning a South Side health and community center for LGBTQ residents, supported by $15 million in state funding.

People should avoid going near the shore or swimming at Chicago's Lake Michigan beaches, the National Weather Service warned.

The city saw 30 building fires, 27 garage fires and 293 rubbish fires Sunday night through Monday morning. Many of those fires "can reasonably be considered to be the result of fireworks activity," fire officials said.

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, activists and community members called upon the city to invest in more holistic violence prevention methods.

The summer peace events are meant to be a “catalyst for young people to put organizers' tools to action, create safe spaces and more importantly create a platform for relationship building in the community.”

Edgar Martinez was charged with a felony count of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Savanah Quintero, 14, on June 2.

This week is expected to be mostly sunny and warm in Chicago, though.

Savanah Quintero, 14, died Saturday at Comer Children’s Hospital. She was shot Wednesday in Back of the Yards.

The market, called Vegan Paradise, will feature local farmers, crafters and plant-based chefs, all selling their goods at the Plant.

On Wednesday night, the girl was walking in the 1700 block of West 48th Street when she was shot in her head, police said.

After it became "LaRussa's Lounge," fans spoke up for longtime vendor Loretta Micele. The Sox have promised to print a replica sign for her family, but one won't be going up in the ballpark.

There was little change for the most controversial items that were on the City Council docket, but aldermen did approve multiple projects in the neighborhoods.