Dirksen courthouse opens COVID community testing site

The U.S. District Court will be hosting a free community COVID testing site in the lobby of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in the Loop.

Dirksen courthouse opens weekday COVID testing site
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The U.S. district court will be hosting a free community testing site starting today in the lobby of the Dirksen U.S. courthouse.

Man shot, woman injured in domestic dispute downtown

A man was shot and a woman was injured after getting into an argument Sunday morning in the Loop.

Chunk of aluminum falls from building once known as the John Hancock

A chunk of aluminum fell from 875 North Michigan Avenue, the building once known as the John Hancock Tower, but no injuries were reported.

Starbucks workers at Loop store make push to unionize, becoming first in Midwest

Workers at a downtown Starbucks are pushing to unionize, becoming the first store in the Midwest to request a union certification vote at the coffee chain.

Starbucks workers in the Loop push to unionize
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Starbucks employees in the Loop are the first in the Midwest to request a union certification vote at the coffee chain.

Man verbally assaults 7-Eleven cashier in Chicago, sets store on fire

The victim, 41, hid in a bathroom as the man lit the place on fire. She and another person were hospitalized with smoke inhalation.

Girl, 16, accused of tasing security guard during robbery

A 16-year-old girl was arrested in the Near North Side Wednesday, after police say she is accused of tasting a security guard during a robbery. 

Gov. Pritzker announces plan to sell James R. Thompson Center

“Today I’m proud to announce that for the first time, we’re taking a massive step forward with a plan that will result in the sale of the Thompson Center and that will save taxpayers $800 million,” said Governor J.B. Pritzker.

Person seen carrying rifle in Loop parking garage

Chicago police are searching for an individual who was observed carrying what appears to be a silver rifle in a parking garage in the Loop Thursday afternoon.

Palmer House celebrates 150 years in downtown Chicago

An iconic Chicago hotel celebrated an impressive anniversary Wednesday and threw a big party to celebrate.

Palmer House celebrates 150 years in downtown Chicago
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The Palmer House celebrated 150 years of its rich history with former employees, guests and performers Wednesday.

Girl, 12, wounded in downtown Chicago shooting

A 12-year-old girl was seriously hurt in a shooting Saturday night in the Loop.

Chicago police cancel days off for officers after violent weekend downtown

"To enhance public safety and to address current crime patterns, all full-duty sworn members will have one regular day off cancelled," Chicago Police Sergeant Rocco Alioto said.

Boy, 15, accused of beating up a CTA bus driver in the Loop

The Chicago Police Department said officers arrested a 15-year-old boy who was identified as a suspect that beat up a CTA bus driver Saturday.