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Frunchroom Owner Says There Wasn’t Enough Revenue To Keep Restaurant Open

Just over a year after opening, Portage Park’s Frunchroom restaurant has closed its doors.

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Frunchroom Restaurant In Portage Park Is Closed For Good

By Alex V. Hernandez Jefferson Park, Portage Park Primary category in which blog post is published

ICE Deportation Sweep Set To Begin In Chicago Sunday

By Mauricio Peña Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

Chicago’s Alligator Search Highlights Illegal Pet Dilemma, But Experts Urge: Please Don’t Just Dump Them

By Jonathan Ballew Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale Primary category in which blog post is published

Pregnant Commuters, Relief Is Coming: CTA To Give Out Buttons That’ll Signal If You’re Pregnant And Need A Seat

By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

103 Scared Dogs, 74 Cats Taken In By Animal Control Over Fourth Of July Weekend. Here’s How To Help

By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published

Dakota 94 In Edgebrook Is A Labor Of Love From Husband-And-Wife Team Behind Kanela Breakfast Club

By Bob Chiarito Jefferson Park, Portage Park Primary category in which blog post is published
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Chicago Can’t Hold Impounded Vehicles After Drivers File for Bankruptcy, Court Says

A federal appeals court said the city’s aggressive legal strategy violated the basic protections of bankruptcy.

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Here’s How To Keep Your Pets Calm During Fourth Of July Fireworks In Chicago

Independence Day sees more pets get lost than any other time of the year as they get frightened by the fireworks.

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Fourth Of July Storms Could Dump To 1 Inch Of Rain On Chicago

We're very sorry to report that more rain is heading our way. So put an umbrella over your hotdogs.

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Hot Weather Is Finally Here, But Doctors Want You To Stay Safe During These 90-Degree Days

Temperatures will stick to the 80s early next week, too.

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PAWS Will Let You Adopt Dogs, Cats For Free At Weekend-Long Event

All dogs who are 7 months or older and cats 1 year or older will have their adoption fees waived.

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Girl, 13, Harassed By Man Who Asked Her If She Wanted A Drink Or A Ride In Dunning, Police Say

The incident happened Tuesday as the girl was walking in the 3400 block of North Osage Avenue.

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After 114 Chickens Found In A Chicago Garage, Animal Care & Control Needs Help Adopting Out 31 Roosters

Instead of euthanizing the chickens, Chicago Animal Care and Control is trying to adopt them out. There are 31 roosters who need your help.

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Car With 4 Men Tries To Lure Over Girl, 14, In Gladstone Park

The incident happened Friday in the 5900 block of West Bryn Mawr Avenue.

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Free, Fast HIV Tests Will Be Available Thursday For National AIDS Testing Day

The tests will be available at more than a dozen Walgreens locations around the city.