MIT professor brings Black history to life through U.S. cities, including Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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In a new poetry collection, Joshua Bennett traces Black American history through cities across the country, including Chicago, where he highlights the legacy of the Black Chicago Renaissance. 

Chicago bike lane expansion sparks backlash in Brighton Park
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In Brighton Park, residents and business owners oppose new protected bike lanes, citing lost parking, traffic issues, and reduced sales, with over 3,000 signatures submitted in protest.

Rising waters devastate Fox Chain O’ Lakes as flooding reaches major levels
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Residents and businesses along the Fox Chain O’ Lakes face mounting damage and uncertainty as floodwaters submerge docks, shut down waterways, and threaten homes with more rain on the way.

SNAP changes: New program aims to help Illinois residents facing benefit cliff
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As federal SNAP work requirements return, a new workforce platform is launching to help Illinois residents build skills and find employment amid looming benefit cuts.

Chicago headlines: Beloved bowling alley closes, dressing debate resurfaces, record shop endures
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From the closure of a longtime South Side gathering spot to a century-old food claim and a record store’s lasting appeal, Block Club Chicago breaks down the stories shaping neighborhood conversations.

Man charged with killing CPD officer appears in court again
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The man accused of killing a Chicago police officer and injuring another is in court again, but today it's for a different case. Se Kwon reports from the courthouse.

Tony Stewart previews NHRA Nationals return to Chicago area | ChicagoNOW
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High-speed drag racing is returning to Route 66 Raceway, and Tony Stewart is giving fans a preview of what to expect from the NHRA Nationals. 

Suburban Chicago man sentenced in fentanyl-laced pill death

A suburban Chicago man has learned his sentence after admitting he sold fentanyl-laced pills that killed another man, prosecutors said.

Chicago weather: More showers possible before stretch of chilly weather

Chicago’s April just cracked the top 10 wettest on record, and more rain could still fall. Plus, cooler air is on the way, with frost possible in parts of the area this weekend.