Bubbly Creek beaver gains online fame — but what should it be named?
A large beaver spotted in Bubbly Creek on the southwest branch of the Chicago River has sparked a citywide naming effort ...
‘The Wild Mile: A River Reborn’ documentary explores the Chicago River’s floating eco-park
It is very cold, I don’t need to tell you, but sitting with a young filmmaker named Taylor Evans Ghosal a couple of days ago, the conversation was about city parks, a river and a giant turtle who ...
2 dogs shocked, 1 fatally, in Chicago's River North neighborhood. How did it happen?
There was growing concern among pet owners after two dogs were shocked, one electrocuted, on Sunday in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Chicago police said the first call came in around 11:45 a.m.
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Dog electrocuted, another injured by stray voltage in River North
The BriefA dog was electrocuted and another was shocked after coming into contact with electrical hazards in River North.The ...
Bald eagle found in northwest suburbs may have died from bird flu, expert says
A raptor was discovered earlier this month in Busse Woods near Elk Grove Village, and may have been part of one of six known pairs in Cook County. Avian flu is wreaking havoc not just on barnyard ...
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A New River North Restaurant Takes Inspiration From Jackson Pollock’s Abstract Art
Serena Maria Daniels is an editor for Eater, Midwest region, responsible for coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin ...
An underwear run in Seaside Heights, and more things to do this weekend at the Shore
Cupid's Undie Run raises awareness for NF, and funds research to combat the rare genetic condition that causes tumors to grow ...
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North Branch Area Public Schools cancel classes Thursday due to power outage
Lineworkers with ECE, as well as with Great River Energy, have been working early Thursday morning to make the repairs and have been rerouting power to complete the repairs. Power to North Branch ...
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Editorial: Does assessor Fritz Kaegi appreciate the true horrors of downtown Chicago’s commercial real estate market?
Chicago Ave., a 1.6 million-square-foot structure running along the North Branch of the Chicago River, sold in recent days for $89 million. Just eight years ago, Chicago development firm Sterling ...
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1 dead after Metra train hits car near River Grove, Illinois
CHICAGO (CBS ... morning near west suburban River Grove, causing extensive delays on two commuter lines. Metra said inbound and outbound trains on the North Central Service line were stopped ...
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1 killed after Metra train hits car; NCS, MD-W service disrupted
RIVER GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- One person was killed after a Metra train struck a vehicle Tuesday morning. A North Central Service train struck a vehicle near River Grove, killing one person ...
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Bears named ideal landing spot for dynamic NFC North running back
The Chicago Bears' decision to hire Ben Johnson as head coach immediately sparked speculation about the players Johnson will target to get the Bears' offense humming like the Detroit Lions.