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A reputed leader of a notoriously violent Mexican cartel has been extradited to Chicago and arraigned on charges that he trafficked heroin in the Chicago area…
After nearly 10 months of delay, a judge Friday ended the court order preventing Illinois from issuing 185 new cannabis store licenses — though further litigation…
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and other city officials rolled out summer safety plans Friday, trying to emphasize the joy that comes with the start of summer in…
The mother of an 8-year-old girl has been charged in her murder in the Uptown neighborhood earlier this week, police said.Andreal Hagler, 38, was charged with…
Memorial Day weekend kicks off what is expected to be a busy summer travel season, but high gas prices, inflation and airfare could throw up roadblocks.Nearly…
Chicago’s gun violence and restrictive gun laws were thrust into the national conversation Wednesday, when Texas Gov. Greg Abbott referenced the city in arguing against stricter…
Friday marks the official start of summer beach season and the city is facing a severe, widespread lifeguard shortage that could result in closed beaches and…
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When the three Democratic candidates for Illinois secretary of state gathered Thursday for a forum in Chicago’s Loop, the moderator made it clear the event was…
Birders, biologists, conservationists and those who happened to be swept up in the tale of two little birds gathered this week at Montrose Beach to mark…