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[Image: Chicago Police Arrest Man Accused Of Starting Austin Blaze That Killed 4 People]
Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
Chicago Police Arrest Man Accused Of Starting Austin Blaze That Killed 4 People
Police said Friday that they arrested Lontray Clark, 23, of East Garfield Park, in Springfield, Ill., earlier this week. He was scheduled to appear in court Saturday.
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Stephen Montemayor
[Image: After Stepping Up To Teach Her High School Class, Chicago Teen Earns Ride To Northwestern University]
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After Stepping Up To Teach Her High School Class, Chicago Teen Earns Ride To Northwestern University
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Mina Bloom
[Image: Indigenous Leaders Bless Irving Park Land For City’s 1st Affordable Housing For Native Americans]
Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
Indigenous Leaders Bless Irving Park Land For City’s 1st Affordable Housing For Native Americans
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Alex V. Hernandez
[Image: ‘Call Me Red’: Walter Burnett’s Son Wants His Own Legacy As Alderman]
Downtown
‘Call Me Red’: Walter Burnett’s Son Wants His Own Legacy As Alderman
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Melody Mercado
[Image: Aurelio’s Serves Up New ‘Poperoni Pizza’ In Honor Of Pope Leo XIV]
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Aurelio’s Serves Up New ‘Poperoni Pizza’ In Honor Of Pope Leo XIV
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[Image: Little Village Job Training Center Needs Funding Lifeline To Stay Open, Officials Say]
Little Village Job Training Center Needs Funding Lifeline To Stay Open, Officials Say
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[Image: From Dance Studio To Outdoor Sports Park, Here’s What’s Opening In Bronzeville, South Loop]
From Dance Studio To Outdoor Sports Park, Here’s What’s Opening In Bronzeville, South Loop
July 11, 2025July 11, 2025
[Image: Lovely Intentions, A Candle And Jewelry Store With DIY Workshop, Opens In Wicker Park]
Lovely Intentions, A Candle And Jewelry Store With DIY Workshop, Opens In Wicker Park
July 11, 2025July 11, 2025
[Image: Lincoln Square Construction Unearths A Piece Of Pre-CTA History]
Lincoln Square Construction Unearths A Piece Of Pre-CTA History
July 11, 2025July 11, 2025
[Image: This Week In Photos: 1st NASCAR Series Without Rain, Rogue July 4 Fireworks And More]
This Week In Photos: 1st NASCAR Series Without Rain, Rogue July 4 Fireworks And More
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[Image: Humboldt Park Youth Football Team To Get 1st Proper Field In Team’s 20-Year History]
Humboldt Park Youth Football Team To Get 1st Proper Field In Team’s 20-Year History
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As Chicago’s Domestic Violence Crisis Deepens, Victims Suffer In Silence
DeMarie’ Williams didn’t seek help from authorities before her boyfriend beat her to death, prosecutors say. As essential services for domestic violence victims are threatened by funding cuts, advocates don’t know how they’ll save the next person.
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[Image: Verböten Reunites Again For Square Roots Fest Friday]
Verböten Reunites Again For Square Roots Fest Friday
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[Image: New Mexican, Sushi Restaurants Join Logan Square’s Dining Scene — And More Are Coming]
New Mexican, Sushi Restaurants Join Logan Square’s Dining Scene — And More Are Coming
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[Image: Some Puppy Yoga Classes ‘Too Cute To Be True’ — And Are Using Mill, Breeder Dogs, Rescue Says]
Some Puppy Yoga Classes ‘Too Cute To Be True’ — And Are Using Mill, Breeder Dogs, Rescue Says
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Lawmakers Investigating Allegations Of ‘Inhumane’ Conditions At ICE Facility Denied Entry
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[Image: 21 Things To Do This Weekend: Square Roots Fest, Chosen Few Picnic, Barrio Arts Fest And More]
21 Things To Do This Weekend: Square Roots Fest, Chosen Few Picnic, Barrio Arts Fest And More
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Layla Brown-Clark
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[Image: Chicago Asks To Join Suit Against Trump Administration Over Its Targeting Of Sanctuary Cities]
Chicago Asks To Join Suit Against Trump Administration Over Its Targeting Of Sanctuary Cities
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Quinn Myers
After State Immigrants’ Health Care Program Ended, Other Options May Be Available
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Francia Garcia Hernandez
Amid Trump Cuts, Local Lender Gifts $3 Million To Chicago Arts And Culture Nonprofits
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Lightning Bugs Are Back: Chicago Fireflies ‘More Abundant’ This Summer After A Few Dark Years
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Mack Liederman
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[Image: Walter Burnett Is Leaving His Job As Alderman — And His Son Wants To Replace Him]
Walter Burnett Is Leaving His Job As Alderman — And His Son Wants To Replace Him
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Melody Mercado
[Image: From 12 People To 4,000: How A Free Pilates Class Took Over Oak Street Beach]
From 12 People To 4,000: How A Free Pilates Class Took Over Oak Street Beach
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Melody Mercado
5 Must-See Theater Shows To Check Out In July
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How ‘The Bear’ Season 4 Found Inspiration In Alpana And Oak Park’s Frank Lloyd Wright Home
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Shane Van Gisbergen Sweeps NASCAR Chicago Street Race As Event’s Future Remains Uncertain
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Melody Mercado
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[Image: These 3 Free Concert Series Are Back On The Northwest Side This Summer]
These 3 Free Concert Series Are Back On The Northwest Side This Summer
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Ariel Parrella-Aureli
[Image: The End Of Lincoln Yards? New Developer Announces Revamped Plan For Part Of Megadevelopment]
The End Of Lincoln Yards? New Developer Announces Revamped Plan For Part Of Megadevelopment
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Quinn Myers
Crust Fund Pizza Marks 5 Years With Special ‘Hundo’ Pizza With Dry-Aged Ribeye And Caviar
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Leen Yassine
Transilience, Chicago’s 1st Trans Pride Fest, Debuts Thursday At 3 Parks
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Ariel Parrella-Aureli
West Ridge YMCA Doesn’t Have Enough Money To Reopen Despite $3.75 Million In Federal Funding
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Madison Savedra
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[Image: Park District Abruptly Denies Permit For South Shore Kayaking Event It Approved Last Year]
Park District Abruptly Denies Permit For South Shore Kayaking Event It Approved Last Year
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Maxwell Evans
[Image: South Side Neighbors Demand City, State Step Up Enforcement At Stench-Filled Oil Plant]
South Side Neighbors Demand City, State Step Up Enforcement At Stench-Filled Oil Plant
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Maxwell Evans
As Anniversary Of Mail Carrier’s Killing Nears, South Side Postal Workers Rally For Safety Protections
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Charles Thrush
Chaka Khan To Headline Auburn Gresham’s 79th Street Renaissance Festival
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Atavia Reed
Mayor Touts Growth Of Summer Jobs Program As Violence Remains A Concern For City’s Young People
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Noah Asimow
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[Image: West Side Honors Life Of Marjay Dotson, The ‘Playful, Loving’ Teen Killed By Lifeguard At Douglass Park]
West Side Honors Life Of Marjay Dotson, The ‘Playful, Loving’ Teen Killed By Lifeguard At Douglass Park
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Michael Liptrot
[Image: North Lawndale Art Center Offering Weekly Summer Programs Through September]
North Lawndale Art Center Offering Weekly Summer Programs Through September
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Michael Liptrot
Anti-Violence Group Hopes To Prevent Retaliation After Back Of The Yards Mass Shooting
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Francia Garcia Hernandez
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Francia Garcia Hernandez
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