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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-23T09:51:15.822Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Popular Puppet Web Series for Adults Raises Over $22K</news:title>
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      <image:caption>A detailed puppet of an alien character celebrating a successful crowdfunding campaign, with a thermometer showing over $22,000 raised.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://todayinmycity.com/neighborhoods/candyland-prom-chicago-lgbtq-youth</loc>
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        <news:name>Today In My City</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-23T09:51:13.992Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Candyland Prom returns, celebrating Chicago&apos;s LGBTQ+ youth</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Diverse LGBTQ+ youth joyfully celebrating at the Candyland themed prom in Chicago with colorful, whimsical decorations.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://todayinmycity.com/neighborhoods/chicago-activists-demand-new-department-gun-violence</loc>
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        <news:name>Today In My City</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-23T09:49:21.329Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chicago activists demand new department to reduce gun violence</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Chicago activists gather in front of city hall, demanding the creation of a new department dedicated to reducing gun violence in the city.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://todayinmycity.com/transportation-and-transit/chicago-logan-square-traffic-circle-redesign</loc>
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        <news:name>Today In My City</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-23T09:48:55.785Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chicago Invests $27 Million in Logan Square Traffic Circle Redesign</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Aerial view of the redesigned Logan Square traffic circle in Chicago, showcasing new park space, bike lanes, and pedestrian walkways.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://todayinmycity.com/business-and-economy/bronzeville-trail-project-soil-testing-launch</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Today In My City</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-23T09:47:49.803Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bronzeville Trail project launches with soil testing</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Surveyors conduct soil testing at the future site of the Bronzeville Trail, an elevated park and bike path project in Chicago.</image:caption>
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