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Closing Road To Skyway Through Jackson Park A 'Bad Idea,' Alderman Says

February 6, 2017

Fifth Ward Ald. Leslie Hairston is pushing back against plans to close major roads running through Jackson Park. The Obama Foundation has floated plans to community leaders to close sections of Cornell…

Midway Airport To Expand Concessions With $75 Million Project

January 28, 2017

The city will soon expand concessions at Midway International Airport, according to Mayor Rahm Emanuel. The mayor on Wednesday announced an ordinance that will allow the city to enter a…

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…

Touhy Will Be Torn Up From Western To Clark Until May For New Water Main

January 19, 2017

A busy stretch of Touhy Avenue through West Ridge and Rogers Park will be under construction until May as the city replaces a 125-year-old water main, officials warned residents Thursday.…

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…

Closing Road To Skyway Through Jackson Park A 'Bad Idea,' Alderman Says

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