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Man wanted for impersonating mail carrier in the Loop: US Postal Inspection Service
A reward of up to $100,000 is being offered for information regarding a suspect wanted for impersonating a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Chicago, according to authoirities. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service on Friday afternoon released surveillance photos of an individual wearing a postal worker uniform. The suspect, who is wanted in connection with mail theft, entered corporate...
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Chicago City Council passes ordinance imposing new restrictions on dollar stores
The ordinance prohibits new dollar stores from opening within a mile of existing ones and mandates the display of emergency information.
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The ‘Price is Right' is coming to the Chicago Theatre
Get ready to spin the wheel and bid on prizes as The Price is Right comes to Chicago, offering audience members the thrill of playing the iconic game show live, right in their hometown. With two performances scheduled for March 2nd, attendees can indulge in the excitement in person.
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Relatives remember loved ones killed in E2 nightclub tragedy 21 years ago
Family and friends of the victims killed in the E2 nightclub marked a somber anniversary on Saturday. “It’s very hard. I’ve never been here my whole life,” cried Aniya Myers, Antonio Myers daughter. “I’ve never been here and it’s just really hard.” They held a moment of silence for 21 seconds to remember the 21 people who were killed...
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5-year old migrant boy died as a result of sepsis, per Cook County medical examiner
A 5-year old boy, Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero, who was found unresponsive at a Pilsen migrant shelter in December, died as a result of sepsis due to strep; COVID-19 and two other viral infections were listed as contributing factors, NBC 5 Investigates learned late Friday from Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.
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‘Last chance for quite a while': What to know about seeing 2024 solar eclipse in Chicago
What makes the 2024 solar eclipse so special, and where and how is the best way to view it? Michelle Nichols, director of public observing at the Adler Planetarium, explains.
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Chicago reveals winners of snowplow naming contest
Skilling It, CTRL-SALT-DELETE and Bad, Bad Leroy Plow were three of the six names chosen to represent the newest plows for the six snowplowing districts in Chicago.
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Bill Murray speaks during ‘Groundhog Day' movie's first-ever reunion at Navy Pier
The cast of the iconic movie “Groundhog Day,” convened at Navy Pier for their first reunion since the film’s release more than 30 years ago.
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Cast of ‘Groundhog Day' reunites at Navy Pier for first time since movie's 1993 debut
Groundhog Day commenced with predictions from two of the nation’s most popular woodchucks – Punxsutawney Phil and the Chicago area’s own Woodstock Willie. But one long-awaited event — an epic reunion fit for the holiday — didn’t take place until later on. The cast of the iconic movie “Groundhog Day,” convened at Navy Pier for their first reunion since the…
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Chicago's ‘You Name a Snowplow' contest ends Friday night. Here's how you can vote
Chance The Scraper, Chillinois, Plowapalooza or Scoop Dogg could be some of the names of Chicago’s newest snowplows.
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Chicago set to get new public bathrooms. Here's what we know so far
Ald. Daniel La Spata announced to residents last week that the city is on track to begin a new pilot program that would bring public bathrooms to the city. The city is under contract with JCDecaux to build the bathrooms, with four setups “ready for installation.”
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Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker speak at community violence intervention conference
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker speak at anti-violence conference, SC2, Scaling Community Violence Intervention for a Safer Chicago, on Thursday.
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‘Groundhog Day' cast to reunite on Friday at Navy Pier
The cast of “Groundhog Day” is set to reunite at Navy Pier in Chicago on Friday, NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin reports.
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Could Chicago's ‘rat hole' soon be removed? You might not be able to see it much longer
Growing concerns from neighborhood residents have led a Chicago alderman to say that the city is considering replacing a concrete slab containing a “rat hole” that has captured national attention in recent weeks.
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Immersive flight ride ‘Flyover' at Navy Pier announces opening date
A massive, immersive “flight ride” will open at Navy Pier in Chicago this spring.
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City ‘considering' removing Chicago rat hole amid resident complaints
Growing concerns from neighborhood residents have led a Chicago alderman to say that the city is considering replacing a concrete slab containing a “rat hole” that has captured national attention in recent weeks.
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Couple gets married near Chicago's famed ‘rat hole'
A couple took a unique step in their road to marital bliss, getting hitched near Chicago’s famed “rat hole” in recent days.
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Chicago tops list of America's worst bed bug cities
For the fourth year in a row, Chicago earned the top spot in Orkin’s Top 50 Bed Bugs Cities in the United States. Bed bugs continue to be a constant worry for travelers since Paris was flooded with bed bug infestations in late 2023, but the issue is also present on this side of the Atlantic.
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Viral video shows residents digging out Chicago rat hole after it was filled in
Outrage and disappointment swept over many after Chicago’s now-famous “rat hole” appeared to be filled in late last week, but viral video captured the moment dedicated believers saved it from ruin.
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State Rep. responds after Chicago's ‘rat hole' appeared to be filled in
Neighbors and others who made their way to Chicago’s newest tourist attraction, the city’s “rat hole” on the North Side, were met with an unwelcome surprise on Friday.