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Curfew Plan Fails to Pass
(CHICAGO) -- An ordinance that would have held parents responsible for their child's actions with regards to "teen takeovers" failed to pass at Wednesday's city council meeting. Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th), the ordinance's chief sponsor, brought the measure to the fl...
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Navy Pier's contested Crystal Gardens revived with a temporary pop-up
The former Crystal Gardens space at Navy Pier has been the subject of controversy for the past five years, but a new roller skating pop-up opens the space to guests once again. In 2021, Navy Pier announced it would replace its free indoor botanical garden, which housed more ...
2h ago
The Obama Presidential Center will be dedicated Thursday. Here's what to expect
Nearly a decade in the making, the Obama Presidential Center will have a star-studded dedication ceremony Thursday. The grand opening, which will host "global leaders, artists, changemakers, and citizens," will feature musical performances and appearances by Bruce ...
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Curfew Plan Fails to Pass
(CHICAGO) -- An ordinance that would have held parents responsible for their child's actions with regards to "teen takeovers" failed to pass at Wednesday's city council meeting. Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th), the ordinance's chief sponsor, brought the measure to the fl...
2h ago
Navy Pier's contested Crystal Gardens revived with a temporary pop-up
The former Crystal Gardens space at Navy Pier has been the subject of controversy for the past five years, but a new roller skating pop-up opens the space to guests once again. In 2021, Navy Pier announced it would replace its free indoor botanical garden, which housed more ...
2h ago
The Obama Presidential Center will be dedicated Thursday. Here's what to expect
Nearly a decade in the making, the Obama Presidential Center will have a star-studded dedication ceremony Thursday. The grand opening, which will host "global leaders, artists, changemakers, and citizens," will feature musical performances and appearances by Bruce ...
2h ago
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck stopping at 2 popular suburban malls as part of summer tour
Beep, beep! The wildly popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is popping up at two popular suburban malls this summer. The iconic all-pink truck that serves up treats and limited-edition Hello Kitty merchandise will visit Oakbrook Center Mall Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m....
Jun 17, 2026
Alderman to propose renaming Northerly Island in honor of Pope Leo XIV
A Chicago alderman wants to honor Pope Leo by renaming a popular spot. Ald. Ray Lopez wants to rename Northerly Island to Pope Leo XIV Northerly Island. He plans to introduce legislation on it to the Chicago City Council on Wednesday. Pope Leo is a Dolton native and the firs...
Jun 17, 2026
Aurora to Reopen River Edge Park
(Aurora, IL) -- The City of Aurora and the Aurora Civic Center Authority will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Thursday, June 18 beginning at 5:30 P.M. to commemorate the reopening of River Edge Park following nearly $16 million in renovations and expansion. ...
Jun 16, 2026
