The bookstore chain plans to open four locations in the first half of 2026, including in Hyde Park, Skokie and Oak Park.

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Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is launching an investigation into federal immigration enforcement​ in Chicago.

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GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just in time for the holiday season, The Fresh Market expanded its retail footprint Wednesday, opening two new stores in Lexington, Kentucky, and Chicago’s Old Town ...

Just in time for the holiday season, The Fresh Market expanded its retail footprint Wednesday, opening two new stores in Lexington, Kentucky, and Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood. This press release ...

On Sunday, Shawn Michelle’s Homemade Ice Cream in Bronzeville was not only bursting with dozens of customers, but they were all wearing the same attire: the quarter-zip sweater. Some were bright, some ...

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The Aurora City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a proposal to update the city’s building codes, which are several years out of date. Currently, Aurora’s building codes are based on the 2015 ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The City of Albuquerque is inviting everyone to the Old Town Holiday Stroll on Dec. 5 from 5-9 p.m., featuring a tree lighting ceremony and local entertainment. The event will kick ...

Discover why this legendary area code still signals prestige, power and city pride, and how it compares to other iconic codes like 212 and 310. In the digital age, a phone number is more than just a ...

A 26-year-old woman who was set on fire allegedly by a career criminal in Chicago is being described by friends and neighbors as a kind and hardworking individual from a close-knit, small-town family.