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11/20/2025

Gov. JB Pritzker gifted Pope Leo the beer during a visit to Rome this week. The beer came from North Center’s Burning Bush Brewery, and its owner — a former pastor — is thrilled.

Gov. JB Pritzker gifted Pope Leo the beer during a visit to Rome this week. The beer came from North Center's Burning Bush Brewery, and its owner — a former pastor — is thrilled. “We’re very excited and very thankful."

11/19/2025

As Feld nabbed its first star, Kasama moved up to two stars and Smyth retained its three stars. Twenty Chicago restaurants earned Michelin stars.

As Feld nabbed its first star, Kasama moved up to two stars and Smyth retained its three stars. Twenty Chicago restaurants earned stars.

11/19/2025

Multiple city agencies are working to address the brutal attack of a mom and her 9-year-old son that was caught on video, but some neighbors say the extra resources are too little, too late.

Mayor Brandon Johnson called video of the attack "deeply disturbing" as parents rally around the mother.

11/19/2025

The barbecue joint on Division Street will close in early January, although the owners plan to open another restaurant there. The Wrigleyville Smoke Daddy will remain open.

11/19/2025

Business owners celebrated a noticeably more lively weekend after Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino and many of his agents left town.

Business owners celebrated a more lively weekend after many Border Patrol agents left town. “There’s feeling of a brotherhood now, of people coming out to the community to be supportive," one manager said.

11/19/2025

Contrary to federal claims about attacks on agents, most of these incidents appear to involve nonviolent protesters or bystanders.

This investigation was co-produced by Block Club Chicago, Cicero Independiente, the Investigative Project on Race and Equity, Invisible Institute, South

11/19/2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson called video of the attack “deeply disturbing” as parents rally around the mother.

Mayor Brandon Johnson called video of the attack "deeply disturbing" as parents rally around the mother.

11/19/2025

A judge denied the Department of Homeland Security’s bid to delay releases, saying ICE failed to justify detentions or show it would win on appeal. Questions around how risk is calculated by the government remain.

A judge denied the Department of Homeland Security's bid to delay releases, saying ICE failed to justify detentions or show it would win on appeal. Questions around how risk is calculated by the government remain.

11/19/2025

Mental health professionals are providing impacted families with free mental health support, workshops and guides, which some say have helped. But the trauma lingers.

11/19/2025

The South and West side nonprofit is asking for help lighting up homes and businesses along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Here’s how you can donate and volunteer:

The South and West side nonprofit is asking for help lighting up homes and businesses along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Here's how you can donate and volunteer.

11/19/2025

Trees will be available for pickup beginning Thursday. 🎄🌲🎄

Trees will be available for pickup beginning Thursday.

11/19/2025

The woman, 26, was on a train near the Clark and Lake station arguing with a man who poured liquid on her and ignited it, according to police. She is in critical condition at Stroger Hospital.