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Springfield residents confused by conflicting dates and locations for the National Night Out event, with police presence in the background.

Springfield Police Join National Night Out for Community Relations

Residents planning to attend Springfield's National Night Out next week face a dilemma: official sources list two different dates, times, and locations for the community event.

Chloe Jenkins·August 3, 2026

Wrigley Field at night with neighbors observing a late concert, highlighting community acceptance of extended event hours.

Business & Economy

Wrigleyville neighbors accept Mumford & Sons concert

A Mumford & Sons concert at Wrigley Field blasted past its 11 p.

Rafael Mendoza·June 13, 2026

Dark storm clouds over a Southwest Side Chicago neighborhood with downed power lines and dark homes, signifying widespread power outages.

Local Spotlights

Southwest Side homes, businesses lose power amid severe storms

In Stickney, a single condo building was ravaged by Wednesday's storms, leaving roughly 30 residents suddenly homeless, according to ABC7 Chicago .

Caitlin O'Malley·June 12, 2026

People enjoying a sunny day at a crowded Chicago outdoor public pool with the city skyline in the background.

Local Spotlights

Chicago outdoor pools open June 19 with expanded hours

On June 19, Chicago's 50 outdoor pools will open a full week earlier than last summer, operating seven days a week.

Caitlin O'Malley·June 9, 2026

Empty Schlitz beer taps and a lone can on a bar counter in a vintage Chicago establishment, symbolizing the end of an era.

Neighborhoods

Schlitz Beer Sales to End in Chicago Bars After Discontinuation

At Schubas, a Chicago bar with historic Schlitz ties, the last few barrels of the iconic beer were tapped in mid-February, signaling the quiet end of an era for a brand that once poured up to 500 glas

Chloe Jenkins·May 26, 2026