Chicago celebrates emergency dispatchers for guiding residents through crises

Chicago’s 911 dispatchers and call takers were honored Thursday for their dedication, including Debra White, who is retiring after 40 years of service.

Chicago celebrates emergency dispatchers for guiding residents through crisis
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Chicago?s 911 dispatchers and call takers were honored Thursday for their dedication, including Debra White, who is retiring after 40 years of service.

Applications open for Chicago’s next Poet Laureate

Chicago is now accepting applications for its next Poet Laureate, officials announced Thursday.

Social media star Pinky Patel brings laughs to Chicago Improv
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Comedian Pinky Patel is a PTA mom turned creator from Illinois who has generated millions of views and followers on social media.

Chicago man charged with stealing $10K violin from CTA rider

A man was charged with stealing a $10,000 custom violin from a CTA Blue Line train last Friday in downtown Chicago.

Chicago alderman pushes for police power to break up teen crowds: 'Take the shackles off'

A proposal to give Chicago police the power to enforce temporary curfews for unaccompanied minors during chaotic public events is moving forward, with some growing support—even from those who were initially skeptical.

Green City Market gears up for another farmers' market season
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Taylor Choy, deputy director and chief operating officer of Green City Market, previews their upcoming farmers' market season.

Lincoln Park shooting leaves man dead
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A man was shot and killed Wednesday night in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Chicago man charged in Kenwood armed carjacking

A man was charged in connection with an armed carjacking last month in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood.

Chicago weather: Afternoon showers and temps in the 60s

After missing the northern lights, Chicago faces showers today, a warm and windy Friday with possible nighttime storms.

Compromise reached on teen curfew in downtown Chicago
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Chicago may soon give police the authority to temporarily impose curfews for teens across the city during emergencies or unrest.