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Chicago’s far Southeast side is an industrial area. Many residents are used to strange smells wafting through the air. But the smell coming from a nearby funeral home was different.11 Aug 2026
Welcome to the neighborhood. Welcome to the block.8 Aug 2026
56 decomposing bodies discovered at Far South Side funeral home7 Aug 2026
WBEZ's Somer Van Benton spoke with the parents of Lollapalooza. Here's what they had to say.7 Aug 2026
First pitch arrives in Springfield for Women's Pro Baseball League5 Aug 2026
Mega immigration court hearings in Chicago are fueling record deportation orders4 Aug 2026
The release of a detailed report outlining multiple instances of sexual harassment by a former southwest suburban state lawmaker is stirring up Springfield.4 Aug 2026
Chicago comic with da accent makes podcast about da city's municipal code4 Aug 2026
Rainbow Cone marks 100th anniversary serving up its signature sliced and stacked treat4 Aug 2026
Chicago School Board approves budget that reverses layoffs, but relies on shaky state funds31 Jul 2026