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2 hurt in separate overnight fires, 4 displaced in another
Chicago Breaking News
Feb 07Two people were hospitalized this morning in separate early-morning fires in the Loop and on the South Side, including a blaze at a Loop senior high-rise, authorities said. »
Two held for Wicker Park iPhone robbery
Chicago Breaking News
Feb 07Two men are behind bars in connection with the robbery of a man's iPhone outside a dry cleaning business in the Wicker Park neighborhood Thursday afternoon authorities said. »
Man trapped in elevator, so is his rescuer
Chicagotribune.com News
Feb 06A man--and then the firefighter who rescued him--were trapped in Loop condo high-rise elevators for some 3½ hours Sunday night. »
Commuters continue to breathe diesel exhaust at Chicago's Union Station
Chicago Tribune Local News
Feb 06Nagging maintenance issues at the Old Post Office that straddles the southbound tracks add to problemThousands of commuters continue to breathe high levels of lung-damaging diesel exhaust at Chicago's Union Station, in part because of nagging maintenan... »
Commuters continue to breathe diesel exhaust at Chicago’s Union Station
Winfield TribLocal
Feb 06Thousands of commuters continue to breathe high levels of lung-damaging diesel exhaust at Chicago’s Union Station, in part because of nagging maintenance problems at the … »
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The Gapers Block Criterium Series encourages women to try bike racing
Grid Chicago
Feb 07Competitors in last year's series - Photo by Amy Dykema As I’ve written before, racing is the aspect of bike culture that I know the least about, but I’m always up for leaning more. So when I heard that Half Acre Cycling (sponsored by one of my favorit... »
Did You Know that February is Dog Training Month in the Chicago Loop Area?
Examiner Chicago Edition
Feb 06Many of us are dog owners and lovers, but we do not all possess that ‘Dog Whisperer’ status. I, for one, am the biggest culprit when it comes to knowing who the “Big Dog” is... »
Best New Listings: West Loop, Gold Coast, and River North
UrbanTurf Chicago
Feb 06In this week’s edition of Best New Listings, we look at a two-bedroom timber loft in the West Loop, a three-bedroom townhouse on the Gold Coast, and a corner loft in River North with a kitchen that resembles a diner. Keep reading » »
An easy rent vs own decision on the Gold Coast?
Homeward Bound - Chicago
Feb 06A full-floor 6,000 square foot home just became available at 1555 North Astor St in the Gold Coast. It’s offered for sale at $5,400,000 and for rent at $20,000 a month. The 41st floor home has a sleek modern look, 4 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, 3... »
Off Book chats with Victory Gardens' Chay Yew, Chicago Dramatists'Jon Steinhagen and Much More!
The Fourth Walsh
Feb 03Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings at Next, Court, Chicago Shakes, and Lyric. In addition, we chat about world premieres with Jon Steinhagen, playwright for Chicago Dramatists and Raven Theatre and new Artistic Director Chad Y... »
