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Hundreds of vacant lots in Chicago to be sold after landlords’ bankruptcy, opening up opportunities for redevelopment
Buyers could ride the wave of new investment pouring into other South and West Side neighborhoods, said Steve Madura, senior vice president of Hilco Real Estate Sales, the company handling the sale.
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Opinion
Editorial: Delta’s CEO tells Gayle King that Trump will improve the FAA. Good for him.
Delta's CEO was right to bat back implications that air travel is unsafe.
Immigration
Nearly 300 deportees from US held in Panama hotel as officials try to return them to their countries
Panama is detaining in a hotel nearly 300 people from various countries deported under U.S. President Donald Trump, not allowing them to leave while waiting for international authorities to organize a return to their countries.
Entertainment
What to do in Chicago: ‘Queer Eye’ live, Yuridia in concert and the Joffrey Ballet
Also around the area this weekend, the annual Frequency Festival of experimental music and a work inspired by Edward Gorey at Steppenwolf Theatre.
Sports
Column: Justin Turner’s arrival at Chicago Cubs camp takes center stage. ‘We intend on being good this year.’
The arrival of veteran Justin Turner at Chicago Cubs camp Thursday took center stage, thanks to his reputation as a pure hitter and clubhouse presence.
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Politics
Federal judge allows President Donald Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward
A federal judge in Washington has allowed President Donald Trump’s mass firings of federal workers...
Business
Terry Savage: Don’t procrastinate on tax filing this year
It’s income tax time again, and this year it’s time to make a big change...
Education
Area musicians create ‘sense of community’ with Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras
Young artists find an outlet for talent "with people you care about who share your...
Environment
Fixing water mains installed too close to sewer lines could cost Chicago millions, IG report says
In more than 1,200 spots in the city, work performed by water department contractors failed...
Investigations
‘Troubled’ Housing Authority of Cook County spent more than $60,000 at Six Flags
Hundreds of Housing Authority of Cook County employees and their families went to Six Flags...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
How to choose wines to commemorate special occasions, from picking wines to age to finding older vintages
Setting aside a nice bottle, or seeking out and purchasing mature ones, can be a...
Crime and Public Safety
Chicago Police Board meets for first time without exiting COPA leader
The Chicago Police Board gathered Thursday night for its monthly meeting at CPD headquarters, the...
Local News
Neuqua Valley’s Andrew Hoffmann knows surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome is coming. Until then, he plays.
Hoffmann has continued to play football and basketball despite pain and numbness.
History
Today in Chicago History: Drew Peterson, ‘I did not kill Kathleen!’
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 21, according...
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The best ACT prep book 2025
An ACT prep book can help you through the study process, alleviate some of the...