Iconic retailer ‘The Alley’ searching for next owner | ChicagoNOW
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Mark Thomas, owner of The Alley, is searching for a successor to take over the iconic Chicago store after nearly 50 years of serving the city’s alternative community. 

Men robbed at gunpoint in downtown Chicago

Two men were robbed at gunpoint by a group of suspects early Monday morning in Chicago's River North neighborhood.

Man, 22, shot while going into home on Chicago's South Side

A 22-year-old man was seriously wounded in a shooting late Sunday night in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.

Pritzker speaks after Bears stadium plan stalls
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Gov. JB Pritzker held a press conference Monday morning after Illinois lawmakers adjourned without approving a Bears stadium financing plan.

CTA’s 2026 Pride Train returns to Chicago Red Line

The CTA unveiled its 2026 Pride Train, featuring a new rainbow-inspired design celebrating Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community

CTA’s 2026 Pride Train returns to Chicago Red Line
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The CTA unveiled its 2026 Pride Train, featuring a new rainbow-inspired design celebrating Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community

Chicago kicks off Pride Month loaded with festivals and events
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Chicago officials and Pride Chicago representatives marked the start of Pride Month with a flag-raising ceremony and discussed upcoming events, including the city’s Pride Parade and Pride Fest.

Bellwood shooting leaves 2 dead

Two people were killed in a shooting early Monday in west suburban Bellwood.

Illinois comptroller calls for crackdown on teen takeovers amid mayoral speculation
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Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses tougher enforcement to address teen takeovers while also responding to growing questions about a possible run for Chicago mayor.

NITA takes over: What Chicago transit riders need to know about the new regional system
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Audrey Wennink explains how the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority will oversee CTA, Metra and Pace, what changes riders can expect, and how leaders plan to improve fares, coordination and safety across the region.

Chicago weather: Near-drought conditions persist as warmer weather returns this week

After a dry May that left much of the Chicago area near drought conditions, warmer temperatures and increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms are expected later this week.

Why the hype around the Bears offense is real | Chicago Sports Tonight
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 On a Sunday edition of CST, Tina Nguyen is joined by The Score's Mark Grote and MLB Insider Russ Dorsey. The panel gives their impressions and takeaways of Bears OTA's this week and why the hype around the team, specifically the offense, is real. Also, can the White Sox withstand Munetaka Murakami's injury, and will the Southsiders make the playoffs? Plus, it's been a disappointing month of May for the Cubs...can the Northsiders rebound in June and get back on track?

Will Illinoisians have higher property taxes due to a Bears stadium?
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It appears lawmakers are now considering a plan to allow municipalities start their own stadium authorities. A new stadium would be privately backed but publicly owned and that would give the bears the tax incentive that would be comparable to what Indiana is offering to lure the team across the state line. There have been a lot of closed door meetings in Springfield to try to come up with something that will get the bears to stay in Illinois. The clock is ticking. The spring legislative session ends tonight at midnight. We're joined now by Brian Costin with Americans for Prosperity Illinois.