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House and Senate leaders met this week to negotiate a continuing resolution, with a midnight deadline looming and both chambers still far apart on spending levels.
A case quietly moving through the courts may affect how congressional maps are drawn after 2030 — legal experts say the ruling could impact dozens of districts.
A packed Wrigley Field saw the Cubs beat St. Louis 6-3 behind a dominant start from their ace, now sitting two games above .500 heading into May.
Five pantry staples and one skillet make a filling weeknight meal your whole family will eat — no fancy ingredients required.
The city approved a major renovation between Loyola and Howard — construction begins this summer with completion expected by fall.
Chicago has more drawbridges than any other city in the world — over 40 line the Chicago River, and most still operate by hand!
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Congress races the clock, the Cubs open strong, and a Northside trail gets a major facelift.
Read Edition →New tariff rules hit Midwest manufacturers, Kenosha's market kicks off, and free fitness classes return.
Read Edition →Primary results trickle in, the Sox drop a tough one, and Andersonville preps for its spring street fair.
Read Edition →A healthcare amendment stalls, the Hawks punch their playoff ticket, and Waukegan celebrates local artists.
Read Edition →New enforcement guidance draws scrutiny, the Bulls are active, and Evanston schools earn a national ranking.
Read Edition →It's tax day, free summer concerts are announced in Grant Park, and a new food hall opens in Waukegan.
Read Edition →Upcoming events across Chicago's Northside and communities stretching toward Wisconsin.
Artisan vendors, live music, and food trucks line Clark Street for this beloved Northside tradition.
Local artists and performers take over Waukegan Harbor for a free weekend of art and music.
The beloved market kicks off its summer season with 60+ local vendors and live entertainment.
Neighbors gather at Twiggs Park for games, giveaways, and great local food.
One of Chicago's most loved street festivals returns for two full days on Clark Street.
A self-guided tour of 30+ studios and galleries open to the public across the neighborhood.
A curated spotlight on businesses that are part of the fabric of our community. Click to visit them directly.
A neighborhood staple serving single-origin brews and homemade pastries. The kind of place where regulars have a usual and everyone feels welcome.
An independent bookstore with deep roots in the community. Thoughtfully curated shelves, local author events, and a staff that genuinely loves books.
A showcase for local and regional artists featuring rotating exhibits, open studios, and community art nights that bring the neighborhood together.
Holistic wellness services rooted in the community — from massage and acupuncture to nutrition coaching. Real care from real people who know your name.
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A spotlight on the artists, makers, coaches, and community builders who make this area worth writing about.
Rogers Park native whose large-scale murals have transformed over a dozen building facades across the Northside. Currently working on a new commission near Loyola.
Evanston-born jazz singer performing at venues from Andersonville to Kenosha. Her debut album is already generating serious buzz ahead of its summer release.
Waukegan chef who went from food truck to celebrated restaurant, spotlighting Mexican-American cuisine with a distinctly Northside story behind every dish.
Runs a free after-school basketball program serving 80+ kids in Rogers Park. Three of her former players have gone on to play college ball — and she's just getting started.
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