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Neighborhoods
Hyperlocal stories, news, and guides exploring the unique character and happenings of the city's diverse neighborhoods.

Immigrants challenge federal detention in Illinois over 274 habeas cases
Aisha Patel · Jun 27

Damen Silos owner builds unauthorized parking lot, violating city code
Caitlin O'Malley · Jun 27

Traveler with measles visited O'Hare Airport on June 17
Aisha Patel · Jun 24

Chicago activists demand new department to reduce gun violence
Aisha Patel · Jun 23
Missing City Hall Artwork From Lightfoot Aide's Office
A painting by artist Bill Cass, valued between $500 and $1,000 and owned by Chicago taxpayers, has vanished from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot's chief operating officer's City Hall office.
Aisha Patel· Jun 20· 3 min

Obama Center opens, celebrating a new landmark for Chicago
As Barack and Michelle Obama unveiled their presidential center in Chicago on June 18, 2026, local runner Joabe Barbosa, 42, completed his 100th consecutive marathon.
Caitlin O'Malley· Jun 19· 3 min
