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Clear The Shelters 2018: Here Are The Chicago Shelters Where You Can Adopt A New Pet This Weekend

Here's everything you need to know to adopt a dog or cat during Clear the Shelters 2018.

Top Stories

Karalynn McNicholas, Found Dead In Chicago Lawn, Was Murdered, Officials Say

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Incumbent Aldermen Haul In Big Bucks As Opponents Gear Up To Challenge Them

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What’s The City Of Chicago Doing About Its Problem With Duplicate Sticker Tickets?

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33 South And West Side Businesses Get $5 Million In City Grants

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Chicago Accents Are Not Sexy At All, Study Finds

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

Carjackers Told Man To Take Them To Someone With Money Before He Escaped From Car: Police

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PAWS Animal Shelter Is Full And ‘Urgently’ Needs Foster Families To Save Dogs, Cats

The shelter will host an adoption event this weekend to try to find homes for its cats and dogs.

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City To Spray Chicago Lawn For Mosquitoes At Dusk Wednesday

Wednesday’s use of the insecticide Zenivex is the first Chicago spraying this summer.

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Spray Paint Ban Lifted In Chicago? Aldermen Propose Plan To Change 25-Year-Old Law

People over 18 would be able to buy spray paint again in Chicago if the proposal goes through.

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Celebrate Hot Dog Day With Chicago’s 12 Wackiest, Over-The-Top Wieners

Some Chicago dogs are wilder than others.

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Chicago’s 10 Oldest Hot Dog Stands Have Stayed Within Families For Decades

In honor of National Hot Dog Week, we highlight the Chicago spots that have been dragging it through the garden for decades.

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Pitbulls And Mutts Are Some Of Chicago’s Most Popular Dog Breeds, Data Shows

MAP: What's the most popular dog breed in your neighborhood? Find out here.

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Abused Dog Rescued Thanks To A Southwest Side Facebook Group And Two Aldermen

A Brighton Park resident saw the dog, bound and bleeding, and immediately turned to thousands of people for help: on Facebook.

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Fourth Of July Weather: Expect A Cloudy, Warm Holiday

There will be a chance for rain throughout the day.

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Fourth Of July In Chicago: Here’s Where To Celebrate (GUIDE)

Here's where you can picnic, party and watch the fireworks in Chicago.