@KadeHeather

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What’s An African Guinea Fowl Doing In Rogers Park? blockclubchicago.org/2026/09…

What's An African Guinea Fowl Doing In Rogers Park?

The African bird was spotted along the lakefront this week and bird rescuers were trying to track it down.

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After 3 Beluga Deaths In 8 Days, Scrutiny Of Shedd’s Marineland Rescue Grows blockclubchicago.org/2026/09…

After 3 Beluga Deaths In 8 Days, Scrutiny Of Shedd’s Marineland Rescue Grows

The deaths of Rain and longtime resident Beethoven come eight days after another rescued beluga, Peekachu, died suddenly at the aquarium.

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El Niño Could Mean A Milder Chicago Winter. But Keep Your Snow Shovel Handy. blockclubchicago.org/2026/09…

El Niño Could Mean A Milder Chicago Winter. But Keep Your Snow Shovel Handy

A recent outlook gives Chicago a 40 to 50 percent chance of above-normal temperatures as El Niño shifts the Pacific jet stream and favors warmer and drier conditions in the northern U.S.

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Meet Chicago’s "Bubble Lady," who is filling buses with bubbles and hearts with joy. 🫧 buff.ly/BhayMNd
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People are impersonating White Sox parking attendants and charging fans thousands of dollars. Police say no arrests have been made and they are not currently investigating at least 10 of the reported incidents from over the past year. blockclubchicago.org/2026/08…

$5,000 To Park At A Sox Game? Scammers Strike Credit Card Users Near Ballpark Lot

Nearly a dozen fans report being duped by fake parking attendants, who made fraudulent charges to credit cards of up to $5,000. The scam has continued for years — with no arrests.

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Advocates Decry Removals Of Unaccompanied Immigrant Kids In Chicago: ‘There Were Tears’ blockclubchicago.org/2026/08…

Advocates Decry Removals Of Unaccompanied Immigrant Kids In Chicago: ‘There Were Tears'

At least six children received removal orders this week, one as young as 12. They appeared Wednesday in a packed juvenile docket as attorneys and lawmakers condemned the Trump Administration’s...

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After hosting the DNC in 2024, Chicago was eliminated Thursday as Boston, Denver and Philadelphia advanced as finalists for the 2028 convention. blockclubchicago.org/2026/08…

Chicago Won’t Host 2028 Democratic National Convention 

After hosting the DNC in 2024, Chicago was eliminated Thursday as Boston, Denver and Philadelphia advanced as finalists for the 2028 convention.

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Chicago DJ And His Husband Released From ICE Custody, But Their Battle Isn’t Over blockclubchicago.org/2026/08…

Chicago DJ And His Husband Released From ICE Custody, But Their Battle Isn't Over

DJ TUNJO was arrested alongside his husband earlier this month at Midway Airport before a planned Karol G tour after-party run. Now, they’re “moving forward gently” as they await immigration procee...

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Why thousands packed Wrigley Field for the Savannah Bananas game — even those who dislike baseball @Suntimes chicago.suntimes.com/arts-an…

Why thousands packed Wrigley Field for the Savannah Bananas game — even those who dislike baseball

Fans descended on Wrigley Field for the Savannah Bananas’ sold-out three-game Chicago stand, embracing a baseball experience built on entertainment, dancing and crowd participation.

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111 years later, the 844 victims of the S.S. Eastland disaster are remembered @Suntimes chicago.suntimes.com/news/20…

111 years later, S.S. Eastland disaster victims remembered

Families gathered Friday on the Riverwalk between La Salle and Clark streets to commemorate the 844 people killed in Chicago's deadliest single-day disaster when the steamship rolled onto its side...

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Ex-Chicago ransomware negotiator gets nearly 6 years in prison for aiding hackers chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2…

Ex-Chicago ransomware negotiator gets nearly 6 years in prison for aiding hackers

Angelo Martino worked for Chicago cybersecurity company DigitalMint negotiating on behalf of companies whose computers were hacked and held with multimillion-dollar ransom payments. But he and his...

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Iraq World Cup photographer denied U.S. entry, player questioned at O’Hare Airport chicago.suntimes.com/news/20…

Iraq World Cup photographer denied U.S. entry, player questioned at O’Hare Airport

Both were questioned Friday by Customs and Border Protection. The Iraq national team is in town for an exhibition match this week ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

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"Instead of being a nerdy kid in elementary school who got bullied for liking Pokémon... here, I’m getting made fun of for not liking Pokémon enough." @Suntimes chicago.suntimes.com/arts-an…

Pokémon GO Fest brings virtual game, friendships to life: 'A really fun experience'

Thousands of fans returned to Grant Park Saturday for Day 2 of Pokémon GO Fest. The festival's final day is Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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'Bears fans have strong reaction to team's renewed focus on Hammond, Indiana stadium site' w/ @MikePuenteNews @Suntimes chicago.suntimes.com/bears-s…

Bears fans have strong reaction to team's renewed focus on Hammond, Indiana stadium site

Bears fans who gathered Friday around the football team’s original Chicago home — Wrigley Field — had mixed feelings about the potential move. Those who live in the city fumed, while most fans from...

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Pedro Ramirez, a 17-year-old two-sport athlete and honor roll student, was fatally shot by stray gunfire on Tuesday morning while on his way to school. A person of interest has been taken into custody, police said. chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2…

Family, friends devastated after Tilden High honor roll student fatally shot while walking to school

“They robbed my son of his future,” said the mother of 17-year-old Pedro Ramirez, a two-sport athlete struck by stray gunfire Tuesday morning shortly after leaving his Back of the Yards home.

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Dr. Olusimbo Ige out as Chicago health chief chicago.suntimes.com/city-ha…

Dr. Olusimbo Ige out as Chicago health chief

Ige had served as commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health since November 2023. Fikirte Wagaw, the CDPH first deputy commissioner, will serve as acting commissioner.

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Jim's Original must leave its Union Avenue flagship by June 30 due to redevelopment plans, with a new Pilsen location opening in the fall. chicago.suntimes.com/restaur…

Jim’s Original, known for its Maxwell Street Polish, has to move for UIC redevelopment

The hot dog stand has until June 30 to leave its primary location at 1250 S. Union Ave. and plans to open in the fall at a new location in Pilsen.

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Marimar Martinez, shot by CBP agent, testifies, urges accountability or 'more people are going to get hurt' chicago.suntimes.com/immigra…

Marimar Martinez, shot by CBP agent, testifies, urges accountability or 'more people are going to...

Martinez described being shot five times by a federal agent Oct. 4 in Brighton Park and also called for federal immigration agents and Trump administration officials to be held accountable.

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Illinois lawmakers inched closer to keeping the Bears from moving to Indiana, with the Illinois House preparing to take up a measure that would give the NFL team property tax certainty while also providing some property tax relief for homeowners. chicago.suntimes.com/bears-s…

Bears exit from Chicago closer to reality as House passes bill helping Arlington Heights bid

The measure represents the first major legislative step toward ensuring the Bears stay in Illinois.

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The 20% increase, the city's first cab fare hike in a decade, aims to help cabdrivers facing competition with Uber and Lyft, amid skyrocketing gas prices and other expenses. But some drivers worry it might push customers away. chicago.suntimes.com/city-ha…

Chicago cabbies conflicted about fare hike intended to save taxi industry

The 20% increase, the city's first cab fare hike in a decade, aims to help cabdrivers facing competition with Uber and Lyft, amid skyrocketing gas prices and other expenses. But some drivers worry it...

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