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To get into Solider Field to see the Chicago Bears play, fans on average pay more than $200 per ticket for the 2017 season.

$6 hot dog anyone? Why attending professional games breaks the bank

By Jackie Murray
Immigrant workers play important role in Illinois

Immigrant workers play important role in Illinois

By Jackie Murray
Ex-DNAinfo reporters discuss closure, future

Ex-DNAinfo reporters discuss closure, future

By Jackie Murray
A proposed ordinance would charge citizens up to $500 for “distracted walking.”

Aldermen: Put phone away before crossing the street

By Jackie Murray
Super moms coming to Rogers Park’s rescue

Super moms coming to Rogers Park’s rescue

By Jackie Murray
Study: Majority of Chicago guns trafficked from out of state

Study: Majority of Chicago guns trafficked from out of state

By Jackie Murray
Worry not Chicago sports doomsday preppers, better years are on the way

Worry not Chicago sports doomsday preppers, better years are on the way

By Jackie Murray
Reports show Las Vegas shooter Steven Paddock had two rooms booked at the Blackstone during Lollapalooza’s 2017 festival weekend

What happens now? Chicago reacts to Las Vegas shooting

By Jackie Murray
Not your average playoffs

Not your average playoffs

By Jackie Murray
Peterson Park’s Hannah G. Solomon Elementary School, 6206 N. Hamlin Ave., serves 360 students who speak more than 40 languages among them. 

Two CPS schools recognized nationally for high performance

By Jackie Murray
Because of the damage from the 7.1 magnitude Mexico City earthquake, citizens’ committee Chicago Con Mexico has formed and opened an account at Second Federal bank  in Little Village to collect monetary donations.

Chicago’s strong Latino community saves their own by bringing aid, resources to Mexico, Puerto Rico

By Jackie Murray
Emanuel’s anti-gentrification plan may not be enough to stop displacement

Emanuel’s anti-gentrification plan may not be enough to stop displacement

By Jackie Murray
Vandalism or Art? The city continues to accelerate its response to graffiti complaints

Vandalism or Art? The city continues to accelerate its response to graffiti complaints

By Jackie Murray
City provides support for mental health crises

City provides support for mental health crises

By Jackie Murray
Several construction notices are posted along the viaductsWilson and Lawrence Avenues. 

Tent City future at stake over bike paths

By Jackie Murray
Illinois receives federal assistance to combat ‘opioid crisis’

Illinois receives federal assistance to combat ‘opioid crisis’

By Jackie Murray
M.A.D.D Rhythms aims to preserve, promote and contribute to the tap dance art form.

Notable Native: Bril Barrett

By Jackie Murray
The Quincy train station will be remodeled to allow access to  people with disabilities. The $1.2 million project is expected to be completed by the end of the year. 

CTA stations on long path to total ADA accessibility

By Jackie Murray
South Shore challenged by cyclical eviction

South Shore challenged by cyclical eviction

By Jackie Murray
Windy City promises renewable future

Windy City promises renewable future

By Jackie Murray
State Sen. Heather Steans (left) and State Rep. Kelly  Cassidy (right) authored legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana in Illinois.

Illinois lawmakers say recreational weed could fix state budget

By Jackie Murray
Emanuel’s new high school graduation plan denounced by experts, graduates

Emanuel’s new high school graduation plan denounced by experts, graduates

By Jackie Murray
Millennium Park was named the top tourist attraction in the Midwest for its free, culturally significant work open to locals and visitors, said Millennium Park Foundation Executive Director Scott Stewart.

Millennium Park named top Midwest attraction

By Jackie Murray
Chicago’s segregation costs billions, stunts society growth

Chicago’s segregation costs billions, stunts society growth

By Jackie Murray
New response center to help homeless families

New response center to help homeless families

By Jackie Murray
Chicagoans’ health problems vary by neighborhood

Chicagoans’ health problems vary by neighborhood

By Jackie Murray
Potential EPA cuts would have ‘detrimental’ effects on Chicago environment

Potential EPA cuts would have ‘detrimental’ effects on Chicago environment

By Jackie Murray
NCAA can’t continue to take advantage of players

NCAA can’t continue to take advantage of players

By Jackie Murray
Chicago Public Schools may be without librarians starting Fall 2017

Chicago Public Schools may be without librarians starting Fall 2017

By Jackie Murray
Chicago named top city for corporate investment

Chicago named top city for corporate investment

By Jackie Murray
Arturo Sarukahn, former Ambassador of Mexico to the U.S., said Mexico was treated like an “electoral piñata” in the 2016 presidential election.

US and Mexico: friends or foes?

By Jackie Murray
Hockey is for Everyone gives the opportunity for Illinois kids to learn hockey no matter their race, gender or background, according to Chairman Brit Volini.

Notable Native: Brit Volini

By Jackie Murray
Illinois groups stand with transgender youth

Illinois groups stand with transgender youth

By Jackie Murray
Millions invested in public safety after alderman resistance

Millions invested in public safety after alderman resistance

By Jackie Murray
Street performers Devontay Wood (left) and Jordan Jones said it is their “passion” to play the bucket drums on State Street, one of the areas a proposed ban would bar them from playing. 

Street performers could be forced to new venues

By Jackie Murray
State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, wants to send a message to President Donald Trump by ensuring Illinois state coverage of abortions. 

Illinois counters Trump’s anti-abortion rhetoric

By Jackie Murray
The Chicago Bears announced they will be raising ticket prices for the 2017-2018 season by an average of 2.6 percent

Bears raise ticket prices despite losing season

By Jackie Murray
Ticket booths at Union Station on Feb. 10.

Metra increases fares to fund capital projects

By Jackie Murray
What does less snow mean for Chicago?

What does less snow mean for Chicago?

By Jackie Murray
Demonstrators converge outside Terminal 5 of O'Hare International Airport, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, in Chicago, as people protest President Donald Trump's executive order banning travel to the United States by citizens of several countries. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Trump’s ban causes ‘fear and chaos’

By Jackie Murray
Apna Ghar, whose administrative offices showed above are located at 4350 N. Broadway in Uptown, recently expanded from the 15-bed shelter it previously operated.

Domestic violence shelter revamped, others face uncertainty

By Jackie Murray
Popular student loan lenders hit with state, federal lawsuits

Popular student loan lenders hit with state, federal lawsuits

By Jackie Murray
Wilbur Wright College, 4300 N Narragansett Ave., announced plans to offer a cyber security training program for students. 

Cyber security ‘bootcamp’ coming to City Colleges

By Jackie Murray
Chicago Police Superintendant Eddie Johnson addesses the questions brought up by members of Youth For Black Lives meeting at Experimental Station, 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. Jan. 17.

CPD Superintendent addresses student activists concerns

By Jackie Murray
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