Chicago Community Centers Open For Refuge From Poor Air Quality

Community centers on North, South and West sides are open for people without safe ventilation to take refuge during poor air conditions.

🌱 Air Quality 'Worst In The World' + Blackhawks Have No. 1 Draft Pick

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🌱 Biden Plans Visit + Critics Praise 'The Bear' + Evictions Increase

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July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Chicago

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Chicago.

🌱 President Biden To Visit + Cubs In London + Arts Festival

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🌱 Bus Detours In Effect + Church Could Become Landmark + Pools Open

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🌱 Arrest Made In Ballpark Crash + Pizzeria To Close After 60 Years

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🌱 Crash Injures 3 Outside Sox Park + 'The Bear' Is Back

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Save More Than Daylight This Summer with a Focus on Fire Safety

The summer months provide more time for outside activities that carry with them associated fire dangers. Being aware of them and save lives!

7-Year-Old Chicago Boy Drowns Near Ogden Dunes: Indiana Officials

The boy was seen playing in waist-deep water when currents pulled him away from the shore Thursday afternoon, Indiana officials said.

Noah Enos Missing After Concert At The Salt Shed In Chicago

The 26-year-old restaurant worker was last seen at Monday's King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard concert at the old Morton Salt factory.

🌱 Interstate Shooting + Drought Conditions + Casino Approved

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🌱 Man Missing After Salt Shed Concert + Pride Fest Weekend

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🌱 5 Students Injured In Dan Ryan Bus Crash + NASCAR Street Closures

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Remembering J.J. Bittenbinder: Longtime CPD Detective, Safety Expert, CBS 2 Contributor Dies At 80

He served the Chicago Police Department for more than two decades, including 18 years as a homicide detective.

🌱 New Law Against Book Bans + Chicago Juneteenth Celebrations

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🌱 NASCAR Street Closures + Hard Seltzer Festival

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Chicago Coalition Aims To Cut Homicides By 80 Percent In 10 Years

The Civic Committee of Commerical Chicago has a one-table approach to curbing violence by partnering with government and community leaders.

🌱 Logan Square Murder Investigation + Biden To Visit Chicago

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Social Media Star Apologizes To Chicago After Trying Deep Dish Pizza, Says It's Better Than New York

"I'd like to issue an apology to the people of Chicago," Jordan Howlett said. "Your pizza is way better."

🌱 Salmonella Outbreak + Mayor, Bears President Issue Joint Statement

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🌱 Vienna Beef To Reopen Factory + PAWS Chicago Open House

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‘As Bare As You Dare’ World Naked Bike Ride Returns To Chicago

This year's Chicago Naked Ride will take place on the evening of June 24 and past events have drawn more than 2,000 unclothed participants.

New Barbie-Themed Café Opens In Chicago's Fulton Market

The pop-up coincides with the release of the new "Barbie" movie next month.

🌱 Weekend Violence + James Beard Awards + Malibu 'Barbie' Pop-Up

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🌱 Migrant Death Investigation + Bears Meet With Naperville Leaders

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🌱 Lightfoot To Teach At Harvard + Taylor Swift Brings Tour To Chicago

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🌱 Former Bears Coach Dies + City Allocates $51M To Help Migrants

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NASCAR Stars Coming To Chicago To Preview Grant Park 220 Street Race Course

The first race is set for July 1.

🌱 Weekend Violence + Hot Weather Week + Hendriks Returns To Sox

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French Bulldog Reunited With Family After Being Stolen At Gunpoint In Portage Park Neighborhood

The dog's owner was attacked last week in Dunham Park and remains hospitalized.

🌱 Shots Fired At North Avenue Beach + 'Taylor Swift Week' Kicks Off

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Lincoln Park Community Services Raises $175,000+ at Metamorphosis Gala

Organization Celebrates Second Location While Raising Funds to Continue Serving Chicagoans Experiencing Homelessness

🌱 'Peacekeeper' Plan + Beaches Open + Hendricks Returns

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🌱 O'Hare Brawl Leads To Arrests + Heavy Traffic Delays Across Chicago

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Chicago Park District Still Seeking Lifeguards For Beach Season

A $600 bonus is being offered for new hires.

🌱 Catholic Priests Named In Sex Abuse Report + Film Studio To Open

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🌱 Cyclist Attacked + Post Office Break-In + Free Taylor Swift Tickets

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Outdoor Fire and Burn Safety Reminders as Memorial Day Approaches

The upcoming holiday weekend is a kickoff to summer that can include outdoor celebrations and cookouts.

🌱 Library Shooter Arrested + New Housing Program + Free Sox Jackets

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