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Humboldt Park Beach, Chicago’s Only Inland Waterfront, Reopens Saturday
Humboldt Park Beach has been a neighborhood fixture since the early '70s, when it was created. Families flock there to swim ...
Overheard at the 2025 James Beard Awards
Along with the usual flood of tourists and locals enjoying the summer weather, downtown Chicago was packed this weekend due ...
As Chicago teen curfew faces final vote, Snelling backs away from ‘politics’ of debate
Police Superintendent Larry Snelling did not take a clear side on the teen curfew Wednesday morning, saying police will “do ...
Community groups express opposition at City Hall before possible vote on controversial 'snap' curfew ordinance
The City Council could vote Wednesday on a controversial "snap" curfew ordinance to control “teen takeovers” and give Chicago ...
City Council narrowly approves "snap curfew" ordinance despite opposition from Mayor Brandon Johnson
The proposal would authorize police to declare temporary curfews anywhere in the city with as little as 30 minutes' notice ...
'Snap curfew' proposal faces fierce opposition from Mayor Johnson 1 day before scheduled vote
Mayor Brandon Johnson is making a forceful case against a proposed curfew ordinance that would broaden police powers to ...
City Council expected to take up 'snap curfew' proposal with fierce opposition from Mayor Johnson
Johnson is an outspoken opponent of the so-called 'snap curfew, which would give Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling in consultation with the city's Deputy Mayor Public Safety the ability to ...