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With construction underway on four major roadways, commuters are reporting two-hour travels each way to work.

Developers said The Note aims to be an upscale venue for adults 35 and older. But some neighbors are worried about the noise and crowds it could bring.

Phase one for the project includes a 515-foot-tall residential building with 361 units — 72 of them affordable, officials said.

There's also an interactive Taiwanese music concert, a Ravenswood garage sale, a non-alcoholic social and a bike ride celebrating the city's youth.

The pop-up inspired by '70s Malibu California, Barbie colors and retro glam will run June 7-Sept. 15.

Angelica Varela will host a pop-up Friday at the WNDR Museum's After Dark event. Attendees will be able to create and take home their own flower arrangement.

Nisos closed earlier this month after less than a year in Fulton Market. Now called Nisos Prime, it will serve dishes from France, Greece, Italy and Spain, and include feature a 2,000-square-foot lounge for nightlife and private events.

The Fulton Market location will also serve coffee in the mornings and empanadas from Cafe Tola.

The musicians are set to take the stage during the massive Pride Month festival, which is June 23-24 at Grant Park.

Taylor Mason describes her taco style as soul-fusion: authentic street style tacos with soul flavor, she said

The casino will have a boxier design and fewer windows, and its facade has changed from the original plans.

Organizers will talk about plans for a new restaurant, the Blackhawks possibly expanding their role in the area and a proposed music venue.

Students swarmed teachers Helen Chan and Rick Coppola as both won the prestigious Golden Apple award at a surprise pep rally.

Customers will be able to buy fresh produce, flowers, prepared foods and Chicago-made products at the popular farmers market.

"I want them to say, 'Wow, this is nothing like it was. Holy cow, it's changed dramatically,'" owner Jim Banks said.

More than 100 students have completed eight weeks of training for games like blackjack, craps and baccarat. The company will continue lessons through its in-house dealer school until the temporary casino at Medinah Temple opens.

"It doesn't make any sense to shut down McCormick Place and Navy Pier, that are huge economic drivers in the city, that have conventions and meetings already booked out through next year," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.

The son of a billionaire, Conway thought he was done with politics after losing the 2020 Cook County state’s attorney race. Voters in February proved him wrong.

More than 1,600 apartments are slated to come to the financial corridor.

The annual list includes the Century and Consumers buildings Downtown and the Damen Silos on the South Side.