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These City Committees Didn’t Do Much But Spend Your Money. Now Mayor Brandon Johnson Wants To Reward Their Leaders.

Despite troubles with the city's airport operations and contracting, the City Council hasn't met to discuss the issues in more than eight months.

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As Chicago Struggled With Migrant Crisis, City Council’s Immigration Committee Didn’t Meet For More Than A Year

By the time the committee finally convened, families in need were sleeping on police station floors. Even then, the committee didn't take action.

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Los Migrantes Enviados En Vuelos Sin Retorno Desde Texas Duermen En O’Hare Mientras La Ciudad Se Apresura A Buscarles Refugio

La ciudad está trabajando para apoyar a los migrantes, pero los funcionarios dijeron que ha sido difícil planificar cuando no hay comunicación de los estados que envían a la gente aquí.

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As Northwest Side Loses 223 Low-Cost Apartments, Advocates Say Chicago Needs Better Affordable Housing Laws

Affordable units at the Pavilion Apartments are switching to market rate after a low-income tax program subsidizing the apartments expired. It mimics a national trend of potential displacement.

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Affordable Apartments Near O’Hare On Hold Due To Housing Market Changes

High interest rates, fewer people moving and a slowing economy have affected the local and national housing market, experts said.

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Air Taxi To O’Hare Will Allow Chicago Travelers To Skip Traffic On The Kennedy

The city's first air taxi plans to launch in 2025. Company officials say the cost will be competitive with a rideshare between Downtown and the airport.

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Chick-Fil-A Opening 4 Chicago Restaurants In Avondale, Wrigleyville, Medical District And O’Hare In 2023

There will soon by 50 Chick-Fil-As in the Chicago area.

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O’Hare Airport ‘Flushed Out’ People Experiencing Homelessness As Security Presence Increases

"They told me I had to leave and that they won't let me back in," one woman said. "I asked them where I could go. They said, 'It's not our problem.'"

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O’Hare Travelers Won’t Be Able To Get An Uber Or Lyft From Terminal 5 Starting Monday

People coming into Terminal 5 now will have to take the airport's "people mover" shuttle to Terminal 2 before they can call a rideshare.

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Lightfoot Pledges To Remove People Experiencing Homelessness From O’Hare As Population Grows

Conservative news outlets have blasted Chicago for the issue of homelessness at O'Hare, which the mayor says she is going to address with more services and enforcement.

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Suga Of BTS Launches Solo Tour With 3 Shows At Allstate Arena Near Chicago

Suga will perform at Allstate Arena May 3, 5 and 6. Here's the best chance to get tickets.

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Customs Dogs Find ‘Dried Rodents,’ Antelope Hooves And More Hidden In Luggage At O’Hare

Other gnarly discoveries included dried cow skin and "concealed hatching eggs."

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Homelessness Crisis At O’Hare Shows More City Support Is Needed On NW Side And Beyond, Advocates Say

The city's 2023 budget and recent national grants are allotted to address homelessness, but advocates say the city isn't spending the money where it's most needed.

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Knockoff Chanel, Prada And Other Designer Pieces Worth $686,000 Seized Near O’Hare

The ripoff items included fake Rolex watches, Burberry hats, Chanel jewelry boxes, Hermes wallets and Christian Dior earrings.

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Jefferson Park (16th) Police District Council Candidates

Meet the candidates for the seats representing parts of Jefferson Park and the Far Northwest Side.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park

Flights Back On But Delayed At O’Hare, Midway Airports After FAA’s Nationwide Outage

Hundreds of flights have been canceled or delayed at O'Hare and Midway airports, according to the city's airport department.

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If You Absolutely Can’t Stay Home, Here’s How To Stay Safe While Traveling, Commuting During A Winter Storm

Whether you just need to pop outside, you're going for a drive or catching a flight, here's how you can stay warmer and safer during the winter storm.

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Woman Holding A Baby Threatened To Kill Flight Attendant On Flight To Chicago, Video Shows

The incident comes just days after flight attendants canvassed Midway Airport and urged lawmakers to better protect them from passenger abuse.

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Flight Attendants Urge Lawmakers To Better Protect Them From Passenger Abuse

“People are more stressed, they’re angrier ... but I don’t think it can all be chalked up to the pandemic," one flight attendant said.

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Halloween And Día De Los Muertos In Chicago 2022: 70+ Events To Celebrate Around The City

There are trunk-or-treat events for kids throughout the city, Halloween parades, haunted houses and more this Halloween weekend.

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