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Dreezy Claus Is Back And Ready To Spread Holiday Cheer At City’s Tree Lighting Ceremony

Andre Russell's alter ego is booked and busy. Now, he's laying the groundwork to launch a Black Santa school.

Bronzeville, Near South Side

This South Side Game Shop Got Some Much-Needed Love On Social Media — Only To Be Burglarized Hours Later

Store owner Zodrey Pickens said $15,000-$20,000 worth of goods were stolen from Back In The Game Video Games and Repair, not long after getting a shoutout on Chicago Media Takeout.

Midway, West Lawn

2 Simeon High School Students Killed In Separate Shootings On Same Day

The 15-year-old boys were shot just four hours apart on Tuesday afternoon. One of the boys lost his father to gun violence, too, a pastor said.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Chance The Rapper To Host ‘Books & Breakfast,’ A Free Literacy Event This Summer

The free events are being held through September in Chatham, Garfield Park, West Englewood and Homan Square. Registration is required.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

From Muddy To Chance To Noname: Bronzeville’s Newest Mural Pays Homage To Blues Past While Looking Toward Future

The mural is part of a local organization's ongoing efforts to keep blues alive.

Bronzeville, Near South Side

Finnie Haire Launched A South Side Fried Shrimp Business And Created A Family Legacy: ‘No One Stood In His Way’

Haire, who died Jan. 26, served in the military and worked as a hairdresser and postal worker before launching Haire's Gulf Shrimp with his mom's recipe.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Chance The Rapper Enlists Chicago Children’s Choir For Inauguration Night Performance On ‘The Late Show’

Chance The Rapper and Peter CottonTale join other Chicago artists for a performance airing on Stephen Colbert's inauguration night TV special.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Chance The Rapper’s Charity Donated 45,000 Masks To Chicago Parks For Kids, Staff

The masks will help kids and park staff during day camp.

Downtown

Chance The Rapper’s New Music Video Game For ‘I Love You So Much’ Was Designed By South Side Students

Rather than drop a music video for the single, Chance the Rapper's charity SocialWorks released a video game coded and designed by South Side students.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Saturday Talks Between City, Teachers Union End With No Deal — And A $38 Million Divide

“We’re not close to where we need to be on the big issues,” said Deputy Mayor Sybil Madison. “We will return tomorrow and work diligently to close the divide.”

Downtown

Chance The Rapper Celebrates New Album With Fans At Garfield Park Conservatory

Fans expected Chance to drop "The Big Day" at the party but were still thrilled to see him perform at the unique West Side venue.

Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale

Chance The Rapper’s New Chicagoist Video Shines Light On City’s Young, Progressive Aldermanic Candidates

"Young people face obstacles for the most basic things, let alone run for office," said Rossana Rodriguez, who is running in the 33rd ward.

Downtown

He’s Made Cakes For Chance And Skilling, Now Edgewater Cake Artist Takes On Food Network’s ‘Holiday Wars’

It's Adam Gueldener's turn to be the star of the show on Sunday night's episode.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

SocialWorks’ ‘A Night At The Museum’ Event Lets People Explore Science & Industry

Chance the Rapper's charity will use the event to gather items to help people who are homeless.

Downtown

Stars Align As Kanye West, Chance The Rapper Turn Out For Amara Enyia’s Mayoral Campaign Rally

"It’s nice to see these people out here, that are my age, that I go to school with," said a University of Chicago student who turned out Tuesday at 63rd and Cottage Grove.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Who Is Amara Enyia? Meet The Chance-Approved Mayoral Candidate, Triathlete And Organizer

The Ironman competitor and longtime community organizer said she's already been doing the work — but Chance is now making that work known to the world.

Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale

Chance The Rapper Endorses Activist Amara Enyia For Chicago Mayor

"I'd like to say very narcissistically: If I back you, you have a chance, absolutely," Chance said during a Tuesday news conference at City Hall.

Downtown

Chance The Rapper Slams ‘Racist’ Bait Trucks Ahead Of Anti-Bait-Truck Shoe Giveaway Event

Vic Mensa's foundation collected thousands of pairs of shoes to hand out to kids in need during an anti-bait-truck event Sunday.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Chance The Rapper Tells Rahm To Resign, Announces Chicagoist Takeover In New Song

The Chatham native bought the local news blog that closed alongside DNAinfo Chicago in 2017.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Chance The Rapper Got Engaged To His Longtime Girlfriend On The South Side

Chance proposed on the Fourth of July — and she said yes.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham