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Exploring, contrasting the pleasures of the night in Hamburg and Heidelberg

Among German cities, the former is known for its raunchy nightlife while the latter is known for its warmth and welcome....

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‘Time to grow up:' Brandon Johnson unveils new budget ideas amid tough fight

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has shifted course on how to close a $1 billion budget gap, trying to strike a conciliatory tone while also blasting crit...

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Nov 19, 2024 06:56PM
Nov 19, 2024 06:56PM

Lakefront advocacy group expresses opposition to planned quantum computing campus on Far South Side

Lakefront advocacy group Friends of the Parks (FOTP) is expressing its opposition to a planned quantum computing campus on Chicago’s Far South Si...

By nbcchicago
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Nov 19, 2024 06:34PM
Nov 19, 2024 06:34PM
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Exploring, contrasting the pleasures of the night in Hamburg and Heidelberg

Among German cities, the former is known for its raunchy nightlife while the latter is known for its warmth and welcome....

By chicagotribune
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Nov 20, 2024 11:00AM
Nov 20, 2024 11:00AM
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Lake Michigan water levels drop to lowest in years amid warmth and lack of rain

All of the Great Lakes are down 3 to 7 inches from this time last year. Low levels can affect shoreline ecosystems, access to docks and shipping routes....

By chicagotribune
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Nov 20, 2024 11:00AM
Nov 20, 2024 11:00AM

Chicago seen as safe haven for homeless youth in uncertain climate: ‘I wouldn’t trade it for the world’

Bri Johnson’s ambition is hard to miss. The 20-year-old is studying to be a nurse and will soon start applying for externships at several local hospitals. ...

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Nov 20, 2024 11:00AM
Nov 20, 2024 11:00AM

Cubs roster moves: Owen Caissie added to 40-man, DFA Adbert Alzolay

The Chicago Cubs made a series of roster moves prior to a Tuesday deadline to protect players in the Rule 5 Draft, adding Owen Caissie and Ben Cowles t...

By nbcchicago
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Nov 19, 2024 05:21PM
Nov 19, 2024 05:21PM

As a polarizing eight years comes to an end, State’s Attorney Kim Foxx looks forward to a break from the spotlight

Elected in 2016, Foxx has been in the middle of nearly every conversation about safety and justice in Cook County, often with a polarizing fervor....

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Nov 19, 2024 11:00AM
Nov 19, 2024 11:00AM

Today in History: Lincoln delivers Gettysburg Address

On Nov. 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefiel...

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Nov 19, 2024 10:00AM
Nov 19, 2024 10:00AM

Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark to run with a slate for supervisor, Tiffany Henyard, incumbent trustees yet to announce

The Reform Thornton Township Party is led by Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark with other Harvey officials running for trustee....

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Nov 19, 2024 04:08AM
Nov 19, 2024 04:08AM

Today in History: Mexican Revolution begins

On Nov. 20, 1910, Francisco Madero led a revolt against Mexican President Porfirio Díaz, marking the beginning of the decade-long Mexican Revolution....

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Nov 20, 2024 10:00AM
Nov 20, 2024 10:00AM

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nomin...

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Nov 20, 2024 02:23AM
Nov 20, 2024 02:23AM

U.S. shuts Kyiv embassy over ‘significant air attack' threat

The United States said Wednesday that its embassy in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, had closed after receiving “specific information of a pote...

By nbcchicago
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Nov 20, 2024 02:23AM
Nov 20, 2024 02:23AM

Barrington man charged with first-degree murder in shooting death of north suburban endocrinologist, police say

William R. Zientek is accused of shooting and killing Olga Duchon, 42, Sunday in the 400 block of West Russell Street in what police described as a domestic ...

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Nov 19, 2024 11:45PM
Nov 19, 2024 11:45PM

Aldermen focus on Chicago Fire Department union contract, aging fleet in 2025 budget hearing

The $760.8 million budget Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed for the Fire Department in 2025 is down 2% from this year....

By chicagotribune
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Nov 19, 2024 10:54PM
Nov 19, 2024 10:54PM

Marmion Academy in Aurora, an all-boys school for more than 90 years, announces intention to become co-ed

Marmion Academy, a college-prep high school for boys in Aurora, has announced it intends to begin accepting female students as early as the 2026-27 school ye...

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Nov 19, 2024 10:40PM
Nov 19, 2024 10:40PM

Latest consent decree grades show uptick in CPD compliance amid potential budget cuts

The latest assessment by the independent monitor has found the Chicago Police Department continues to make incremental progress in its consent decree obligat...

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Nov 19, 2024 10:31PM
Nov 19, 2024 10:31PM

Weapons detection CEO calls industry ‘wild west' – great for innovation but lacks regulation

Luca Cacioli says the weapons detection industry is great for innovators, but lacks regulation leading due to what he calls “the wild west” –...

By nbcchicago
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Nov 19, 2024 07:31PM
Nov 19, 2024 07:31PM
Silver Medal

Awarded for: Other Regions are giving property tax dollars back from schools....

Silver Medal

Awarded for: Other Regions are giving property tax dollars back from schools....

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Exploring, contrasting the pleasures of the night in Hamburg and Heidelberg

Among German cities, the former is known for its raunchy nightlife while the latter is known for its warmth and welcome....

By chicagotribune
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Nov 20, 2024 11:00AM
Nov 20, 2024 11:00AM

Renderings of Northwestern University's new $850M Ryan Field unveiled

As construction cranes swung over the space where Ryan Field used to stand, renderings of the new stadium at Northwestern University were unveiled on M...

By nbcchicago
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Nov 18, 2024 09:25PM
Nov 18, 2024 09:25PM