
April 14, 2026
A Serve Robotics food delivery robot crashed into a West Town bus shelter last month. The company has responded with an apology ad at the site while making changes aimed at preventing future incidents.
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April 14, 2026
McCutcheon STEAM Elementary's community is urging Chicago Public Schools officials to build them their own gym after years of delays caused by lawsuits and budget constraints. Students currently rely on neighboring facilities or remain indoors during inclement weather due to lack of space.
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April 13, 2026
Lucy Dacus will join the Chicago Philharmonic for a performance at Millennium Park on July 19. The concert will feature opening act Ratboys and coincides with Dacus' upcoming album tour.
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April 13, 2026
'Spend in the Black' returns Saturday with over 100 vendors on Chicago's South Side. Organizers aim to support local entrepreneurs with grants and emergency savings giveaways.
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April 13, 2026
Anjanette Young has released a new book detailing her experience during a wrongful police raid in 2019 and its aftermath. The memoir explores themes of resilience and advocacy while addressing ongoing calls for reform in police search practices.
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April 13, 2026
Lincoln Square Farmers Market returns this May to its longtime home near Western Brown Line station after two years away due to construction work nearby. The event features over fifty vendors plus expanded access for SNAP recipients via its popular Link Match program.
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April 13, 2026
Chicago's Additional Dwelling Units program has expanded citywide as announced April 1. Property owners may now build coach houses or legalize basement apartments under new guidelines overseen by the Department of Housing.
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April 13, 2026
Curators warn that poor climate control threatens a rare art collection at Ridge Park Fieldhouse on Chicago's Far South Side. Despite recent renovations totaling $2 million, no upgrades were made to protect nearly century-old paintings from damaging fluctuations in temperature and humidity.
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April 13, 2026
Mariah Keller has been appointed executive director at Wrightwood 659 as it prepares two new spring exhibitions focused on diverse themes. The Lincoln Park art museum continues its commitment to socially engaged programming while aiming to strengthen community ties.
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April 13, 2026
Renters at a Logan Square apartment are seeking either ownership or protection from displacement as their landlord retires and lists their five-unit building for sale—a test case under Chicago's new Northwest Side Preservation Ordinance aimed at safeguarding tenant rights amid rising housing costs.
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