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Expungement Clinic, Job Fair Saturday Aims To Help Those Hurt By The War On Drugs Benefit From Legal Weed Business

People can get help clearing non-violent offenses, find jobs and learn how social equity applicants can enter the industry.

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Pilsen’s Beloved 18th Street CTA Station Murals Painted Over, Sparking Outrage

By Mauricio Peña Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop Primary category in which blog post is published

Chicago’s ‘Porch Pirates’ Are Stealing Your Packages With A Vengeance During The Holidays, Rankings Say

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

Here’s Where You Can Buy A Christmas Tree In Chicago

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

You Can Smoke Weed In Your Backyard Or Back Porch And Not Get Busted, Chicago’s Mayor And New Top Cop Say

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

West Loop Alderman’s Message To Weed Dispensary Owners: Get A Black Partner Or Don’t Come To My Ward

By Justin Laurence Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop Primary category in which blog post is published

Holiday Stroll, Tree Lighting Ceremonies Kick Off The Holiday Season In The West Loop This Weekend

By Mauricio Peña Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop Primary category in which blog post is published
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PAWS Looking For Homes For 100 Dogs, Cats During This Weekend’s Adopt-A-Thon

The Holiday Adopt-a-Thon starts Friday and ends Sunday.

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Woman Attempted To Lure Young Girl Into Van In Little Village, Police Say

The 11-year-old girl was walking home from school in the 3700 block of West 31st Street when a woman approached her, she reported.

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50 Years Ago, Fred Hampton Was Murdered By Police. Each Year, His Loved Ones Tell His Story: ‘This Legacy Is Under Attack’

Fifty years after police killed the chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party, his fiancee and friends gathered at the site to remember the revolutionary.

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Fulton Market Attacker Follows Woman Into Apartment Building And Rapes, Robs Her At Knifepoint

The attack happened Tuesday evening in the 400 block of North Carpenter Street.

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Following Brutal Murder Of Student, UIC Increases Security On Campus

The school announced 24-hour security at parking garages on campus through the end of the semester.

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Developer Aims To Build 33-Story Apartment Building At Old Tire Warehouse Site In Fulton River District

Developers will unveil plans to build 343 apartments at the site at a meeting next week.

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Tapas Spot Boqueria Bringing Spanish Flavors And Sangria By The Pitcher To Fulton Market This Week

Chef Marc Vidal, a Barcelona native, has crafted a menu with classic Spanish staples, including paella, Spanish cheeses and charcuterie.

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Uptown, Andersonville Have Had The Most Gay Marriages In Chicago. Here’s How Your Neighborhood Stacks Up

There have been 14,860 marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples in Cook County since 2013.

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West Loop Market Opens On Madison Street At Former Pinot’s Palette

The mini-grocery mart and deli carries dry goods, frozen foods, toiletries and a wide selection of wines and craft beers.