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Cherry blossoms in Jackson Park are nearing full bloom. Chicago Park District says to start planning your visit.
12+ min ago (538+ words) Pink and white cherry blossoms dot the thin, long branches of the trees in Jackson Park on Chicago's South Side. The trees will reach full bloom in the next few days, and Chicago Park District staff say viewers will have…...
Bulls rumors: Executives are reluctant to go to Chicago due to ownership
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (289+ words) It appears the Chicago Bulls may have trouble bringing in new management due to perceptions about the ownership. The recent firing of top executives in the Chicago Bulls' front office can mean many things. It could open the door for…...
Volunteers turn Chicago fan Aadam Jacobs' recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (800+ words) April 8, 2026 / 12:30 PM CDT / AP On July 8, 1989, a young music fan named Aadam Jacobs, with a compact Sony cassette recorder in his pocket, went to see an up-and-coming rock band from Washington for their debut show in Chicago. After a blast…...
New affordable housing project to be built on vacant lot in Pilsen
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (25+ words) A vacant lot in the Pilsen neighborhood will be transformed into affordable housing. New affordable housing project to be built on vacant lot in Pilsen...
Vacant lot in Pilsen to be turned into 76-unit affordable housing development
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (133+ words) April 8, 2026 / 11:32 AM CDT / CBS Chicago A vacant lot in the Pilsen neighborhood will be transformed into affordable housing. The seven-story building at 18th and Peoria, called Casa Nayarit, will include 76 affordable apartments and a new early childhood education center, and was…...
Cloudy and breezy, showers overnight in Chicago
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (24+ words) Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Cloudy and breezy, showers overnight in Chicago...
Negotiations continue for long-term peace with Iran
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (41+ words) Iran and the U.S. agreed to a two-week cease-fire less than two hours before President Trump's deadline to strike the country's bridges and power plants. Natalie Brand reports. Negotiations continue for long-term peace with Iran...
Lincoln Park Zoo acquires 2 brother takins
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (413+ words) April 8, 2026 / 12:32 PM CDT / CBS Chicago The Lincoln Park Zoo announced Thursday that it is now home to two takin brothers. A takin (rhymes with "rockin") is a hoofed animal native to the Eastern Himalayas. The San Diego Zoo describes takins…...
Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints new deputy mayor of community safety
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (30+ words) Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday announced several personnel changes in his administration, including a new deputy director of community safety. Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints new deputy mayor of community safety...
Environmental lobby day underway at Illinois State Capitol
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (330+ words) Illinois lawmakers have been working on the POWER Act--or protecting our water, energy, and rate payers act. Kavi Chintam, the campaign manager for Illinois at Vote Solar, told NewsChannel 20 it's meant to be a safeguard from potential harms data…...