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Police to Crack Down on Drunken Drivers On the Southwest Side this Weekend

January 17, 2017

Police will be on the lookout for drunken drivers on the Southwest Side this weekend. Officers will conduct a DUI strike force patrol in the Chicago Lawn District from 6…

Feel the Magic at the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival: January 19–29

January 16, 2017

If you think puppets are just for kids, head out to the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival and prepare to be amazed. The second bi-annual event will feature talented puppetry artists from…

Too Windy To Walk? High Winds Close Roads, Cancel Flights In Chicago

January 11, 2017

Tropical storm-like gusts of wind are scattering travel plans for the thousands of spectators descending on McCormick Place for President Barack Obama’s farewell address Tuesday. Cermak Road was closed between…

Chicago Locks Down $1.1 Billion For CTA Just Before Obama Leaves Office

January 9, 2017

Federal officials announced late Sunday they would give the city a $1 billion grant to cover half the cost of renovating the Red and Purple CTA train lines, in what…

How Many Blocks Are In The City Of Chicago?

January 7, 2017

How many blocks are in Chicago? It’s a simple question, but an answer that’s not so easy to find. When asked on Chicago-based Facebook pages, including Windy City Historians and…

Do You Like Chicago's New Brighter Streetlights? The City Wants To Know

January 5, 2017

Have you seen Chicago’s new LED streetlights, being tested in seven neighborhoods? Whether you love them or hate them, the city wants to hear from you before making its final…

15 Things Coming To Chicago In 2017

January 3, 2017

Here are some of the new restaurants, stores and transit stations coming to the city in 2017. New 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line station (South Terminal) What: The station at the…

Navy Pier Named Country's Top Tourist Destination Based On Lyft Rides There

December 29, 2016

Navy Pier was named the No. 1 tourist destination in the country based on Lyft rides after the company released its list of the most visited places by ridership on Wednesday. The “Lyftie…

Mural Artists Announced For Addison, Irving Park Blue Line Stations

December 28, 2016

City transportation officials have picked two artists out of more than 350 applicants to design murals for the Irving Park and Addison Blue Line stations, Ald. John Arena (45th) announced.…

Chicago Foodie Spots You Should Know About

December 26, 2016

Chicago may be well-known for its architecture, but the Windy City is known for one other thing that attracts people by the droves – food. Especially on West Randolph Street,…

Police to Crack Down on Drunken Drivers On the Southwest Side this Weekend

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