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The Chicago River was a toxic wasteland. Now it's an urban oasis.
National Geographic· 2 days agoSince French explorers first charted it in 1673, the river has been manipulated, dredged, and...
The wilds of Chicago: 10 places to bask in nature without leaving home
WBEZ 91.5 Chicago· 23 hours agoYes, summer visitors will marvel about our city’s architectural gems, bustling eateries and cultural array. When you see a hill in Chicago, “former garbage ...
Chicago's Humboldt Beach to reopen after 4-year hiatus
NBC Chicago· 6 days agoFollowing an extended closure of Chicago's only inland city beach, Humboldt Beach is scheduled to...
City and state officials discuss how lack of housing will impede economic development
The Times-Reporter via Yahoo News· 2 days agoStreet from Ray Avenue to the dead end. The service director also reported the city will be working...
Humboldt Park Beach to reopen after 4-year closure, Chicago Park District says
ABC 7 Chicago· 6 days agoChicago's only inland beach will reopen later this month after being closed for four years. Humboldt...
Retirees Want Their Homes. This City Wants a Truck Stop.
Capital B via Yahoo News· 4 days agoJacquenette Cottrell is scared, drained, and damn near bankrupt. For six years, she helped bankroll...
Report shows major increase in weather disasters over past 10 years; trend expected to continue
ABC 7 Chicago· 6 days agoA startling report from the American Red Cross shows a major increase in severe weather disasters...
Royals avoid a four-game sweep with 4-3 victory over Yankees
San Francisco Chronicle· 7 hours agoGarcia hit a game-ending two run double off Yankees closer Clay Holmes, and the Kansas City Royals...
Kids College offers new experiences for middle schoolers
Chicago Tribune· 13 hours agoDaniel Rivers, 13, a Griffith Middle/High School student, said he was not too eager to participate...
Packaged food distributor faces consumer class action over industrial additive in seafood products
Courthouse News Service· 2 days agoThe three plaintiffs from California, New York and Massachusetts claim that despite the Chicago...