As companies downsize in the Loop, bargain rates draw a new group of tenants. ‘We feel like we hit the jackpot.’

The abundance of available space is making it easier for some firms and nonprofits to upgrade to offices with more amenities and natural light. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Chicago police investigating Sunday night robberies on North and Near West sides

At least five incidents were reported in about an hour. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Metra Rock Island services halted after train derails near LaSalle Street

Metra put out a statement Monday morning saying extensive delays were anticipated. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Transit permits for Chicago seniors and people with disabilities drop sharply. Here’s why.

The number of free and reduced-fare transit pass-holders in the Chicago area dropped sharply in 2022, falling by about 23% from the prior year. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Chicago Triathlon cancels swim portion due to ‘unfavorable’ conditions

The National Weather Service issued a beach hazard for waves of 3 to 6 feet and “life-threatening currents.” Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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The Port of Chicago is not just a scar on the city’s shoreline and a threat to the environment. It’s a drag on economic growth.

Since its inception, the port has been hobbled by shifting trade patterns, the collapse of the city’s steel industry, and penny-pinching by public and private operators. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Mapes trial foreshadows federal case against Madigan, lifts veil on ex-speaker’s political secrecy

The conviction of former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime chief of staff on perjury charges exposed more than just the set of lies that Tim Mapes told to try to protect his boss. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Man critically wounded after gunfire came through front window of South Side residence, police say

A 36-year-old man is in critical condition after gun fire came through a front window in the predawn hours Saturday, striking him to the buttocks, Chicago poilce said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Saturday: Beach warning in effect until Sunday, conditions at Lake Michigan’s beaches dangerous

A beach hazard warning is in effect from 9 a.m. Saturday through Sunday morning, National Weather Service officials said. Several beaches in Lake, northern and central Cook counties in Illinois are included. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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No vegetables — or love — lost after Logan Square Farmers Market is back on Sunday amid dispute over traffic concerns

The market’s organizer decided to cancel it after street closures weren’t granted by the city, but it is now set to open Sunday. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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One year from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, organizers trying to reach historic $90 million goal

Billionaire Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s been making fundraising calls and isn’t worried donors think he’s just going to cover all the costs. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Chicago sues Kia, Hyundai for failing to install engine immobilizers in many cars, fueling skyrocketing auto theft

Like many cities, Chicago has seen car thefts skyrocket as it emerges from the pandemic. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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One year into a plan to tackle challenges, CTA touts decreased crime and more reliable service

But the transit agency still faces challenges running all of its scheduled service, agency data shows Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Chicago weather: Day 2 of excessive heat, but relief is coming Friday, weather officials say

Temperatures are expected to drop to the low 70s Thursday night, weather officials said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Classes canceled at Buffalo Grove High School Thursday due to ‘mechanical problems’ with the HVAC system, officials say

Buffalo Grove High School closed Thursday after problems with the HVAC system, as temperatures soared. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Jury in Tim Mapes perjury trial begins first full day of deliberations

The jury in the perjury trial of longtime Democratic insider Tim Mapes has started its first full day of deliberations Thursday, weighing whether the longtime aide to former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan lied to a federal grand jury. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Schools in south and southwest suburbs adapt plans, schedules to prepare for the extreme heat

As the Chicago area braces for intense heat, south and southwest suburban schools are placing extra fans in buildings, postponing events and even shifting to elearning. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Excessive heat warning spreads across US; Chicago adds ambulances anticipating calls for help

About 130 million people across 22 states, from Minneapolis to New Orleans, are now under heat alerts and excessive heat warnings, officials said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Parents push for resignations, accountabililty in aftermath of Homer District 33C teacher firing

More than 70 parents and community members attended Tuesday’s Homer Elementary District 33C Board meeting demanding the resignation o board members and staff involved with the hiring and subsequent firing of a teacher. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Man seriously injured overnight in hit-and-run on South Side

A man was seriously injured overnight when he was struck by a red sedan that fled the scene in the Stony Island Park neighborhood on the South Side, Chicago police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Former President Trump says he will surrender Thursday in Georgia on charges tied to efforts to overturn 2020 election

Donald Trump’s bond has been set at $200,000 in the Georgia case accusing the former president of scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss, according to court papers filed Monday. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Field Museum researchers enlist hundreds of home gardeners in fight to save the iconic monarch butterfly

The federal government has called for an “all hands on deck” approach that includes planting milkweed in parks, public lands and rights of way. Residential areas may also be key in saving the insects. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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