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A sunshine streak could be interrupted by thunderstorms in the middle of the week.

The number of traffic stops in Chicago has increased exponentially since 2015, following a lawsuit settlement that restricted the use of stop-and-frisk.

More than a dozen renters told Block Club their monthly payments recently rose or are set to increase soon. Some said they are having trouble making rent despite programs to provide relief.

Wilson will give away gift cards for groceries on Wednesday and gas on Saturday around the area.

Officials are working to get more people vaccinated against monkeypox as the outbreak spreads.

A report reveals next year's NASCAR race will include a two-week takeover of Grant Park, though Park District officials say they will make sure public access is "minimally impacted."

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got you covered.

The curfew unfairly targets Black and Brown youth and keeps them from Downtown while white residents and visitors get a pass for events like Lolla, organizers said.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order that bans city agencies from helping other states investigate abortion patients and providers.

Cyclists say the plan won't make Chicago's most dangerous bike lanes — the unprotected ones — more safe. “We need big changes," one activist said.

Lynn McDaniel and her husband, Ty, have liquidated the estates of Chicago's Black heroes for 13 years. They'll host an estate sale for Brazley in early August.

You can help out migratory monarchs by planting milkweed and nectar sources in your garden. Here's how to get started.

Monkeypox has spread quickly around the world, though Chicago has become an "epicenter" of the outbreak in the United States.

Ald. Matt Martin has proposed an ordinance that would reward campaigns for raising small donations from residents.

Mayor Lightfoot said the convention would be a boon for Chicago, as it will have a "dramatic, positive economic impact" on the city and boost its economy.

James Gurley grew up footworking on the West Side and started grilling in 2014. With his new catering service, he melds his love for food and dance into a lively event.

Officials are trying to stem the spread of the virus, but cases been "increasing quite quickly" — and Chicago has been an "epicenter for this outbreak," health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.

Wicker Park Fest returns, sample 'za at Pizza City Fest, catch a modern take on Shakespeare — and so much more.

The city expects to provide funding to at least one mental health clinic in each of Chicago’s 77 community areas by the end of the year, but relying on often-underfunded nonprofits to bear the brunt of the city's mental health needs is problematic, one alderperson said.

Critics of the ordinance said they worried nixing fines would lead to people speeding, creating a hazard for pedestrians. Chicago has seen an uptick in drivers injuring and killing people.