35 things to do in Chicago this weekend June 5 – 7

From Pokémon GO Fest and the Chicago Blues Festival to Ribfest, Beyond Wonderland, U.S. Men’s Soccer vs. Germany and Lincoln Park Greek Fest – here’s your weekend guide!

Chicago university removes LGBTQ pride flag over institutional neutrality concerns

The University of Chicago (UC) Laboratory Schools, an institution associated with the university, will no longer be flying an LGBTQ pride flag outside its courtyard after university administrators determined it would violate institutional neutrality.

Two Chicago police officers injured in crash with pickup truck in Bridgeport

Three people were injured, including two Chicago police officers, in a crash involving a squad car and a pickup truck Wednesday morning in Bridgeport.

Groundbreaking set for $7B '1901 Project' near United Center
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Leaders are breaking ground Wednesday on the $7 billion 1901 Project, a major redevelopment plan that will transform 55 acres of parking lots surrounding the United Center.

New Austin HOPE Center brings pediatric specialty care to Chicago's West Side
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A long-vacant lot in Austin is being transformed into a new hub for pediatric healthcare, mental health services, and community support as the Austin HOPE Center prepares to open later this summer.

2 injured in I-94 crash involving Tesla, BMW on South Side

Two people were injured in a crash involving a Tesla and a BMW early Wednesday on Interstate 94 on Chicago's South Side.

Child found safe after vehicle stolen on Chicago's South Side
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Chicago police say a 1-year-old boy is safe after a vehicle he was in was stolen on the city's South Side early Wednesday.

Susana Mendoza announces run for Chicago mayor in 2027

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced on Wednesday she will again run for mayor of Chicago in next year’s election.

Albany Park community demands answers after reported ICE detention
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Community members in Albany Park are demanding answers after witnesses reported a federal immigration enforcement operation that ended with a man being detained Tuesday morning.

Albany Park community demands answers after ICE detention

Community members in Albany Park are demanding answers after witnesses reported a federal immigration enforcement operation that ended with a man being detained Tuesday morning.

New program offers up to $70K for Chicago homebuyers | The Chicago Report
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Chicago is launching a new program to help residents become homeowners. Up to 400 people could receive $70,000 for down payments and closing costs.