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Wheels In Motion For New Cyclist, Pedestrian Group In Edgewater

February 13, 2017

The 48th Ward is rolling out a new transportation group aimed at creating a sustainable future for cyclists and pedestrians in Edgewater. Ald. Harry Osterman’s office is holding a meeting…

Metra Fare Increases Kick In Today

February 1, 2017

It gets more expensive to ride Metra starting Wednesday as new fare hikes kick in. One-way tickets go up by 25 cents as across-the-board fare increases begin in an effort…

This New Year, Cross Learning To Cook Off Your List Of Resolutions

January 31, 2017

You could go out to eat. You could order in. Or, you could get together with a table full of your friends – or strangers — to make a meal,…

Cubs End Print-At-Home Tickets To Slow Down Counterfeiters

January 26, 2017

The Chicago Cubs are cracking down on counterfeiters, moving to phase out print-at-home tickets for single-game tickets at Wrigley Field. The postseason proved lucrative not only for the Cubs, but…

Union Station Could Be Test of Chicago's Future During Trump Administration

January 25, 2017

If President Donald Trump is serious about his promise to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure, Chicago officials have a plan ready to go that would modernize and expand Union Station. Trump…

Want To Shape Recreation Along The Chicago River? Go To This Workshop

January 24, 2017

If you want to see more recreation, better water quality and job opportunities along the Chicago River, you’ll soon have a chance to say something about it. Great Rivers Chicago…

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…

Wheels In Motion For New Cyclist, Pedestrian Group In Edgewater

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