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DuSable Museum building with visitors outside.

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Fatal Crash, River Rescue, and DuSable Museum Grant: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026

Chicago’s week was marked by tragedy, heroism, and cultural milestones, from a fatal crash to a $1.6M grant for the DuSable Museum.

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City Budget Plan Advances Amid Chicago Challenges: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 31, 2026January 31, 2026

Firefighters respond to a fatal house fire in Logan Square during Chicago's winter cold snap.

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Community Mourns Loss After Tragic Friday Fire: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 2026

Chicagoland winter storm with snow-covered streets and icy conditions.

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Power Outages, School Closures, and Recovery: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 2026

Governor Pritzker signing the Clean Slate law surrounded by diverse supporters.

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Lawyer Detained, Clean Slate Law & School Closing: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Pagee' SpeedeJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

Miniature liquor bottles on tiered shelves in a retail setting, showcasing "sin tax" products in Chicago.

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Loop Protests, Public Safety and The Rise of “Sin” and Service Taxes: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 4, 2026January 4, 2026

How Illinois is Supporting Small Businesses with $10 Million in Grants: Chicago skyline representing Illinois small business grants announcement

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The Chicago News: Budget Crisis, Loop Attacks, and Extreme Weather Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 13, 2025December 20, 2025

Suburban house with a "Property Tax Increase" sign, Chicago skyline in the background, and a calendar showing December 15 as the due date.

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Federal Immigration Enforcement, Property Tax Hikes, and Chicago Shootings: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 6, 2025December 20, 2025

Snow-covered Chicago streets with festive holiday market and people braving the winter storm.

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Winter Storm Warning, Sports, and Porch Piracy: Chicagoland’s Week in Review

by Samuel E. OrtizNovember 29, 2025December 20, 2025

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Mayoral Budget, Crime, and Community Events: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by TNM StaffNovember 21, 2025December 20, 2025

Immigration Clashes, Budget Cuts, and Public Safety Alerts: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by TNM StaffOctober 17, 2025December 20, 2025

A police officer escorts a handcuffed man in a parking lot near a brick building, with a white van in the background under bright sunlight.

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Federal Judge Rules Against ICE, Will County Delays Immigration Vote: Chicagolands’s Week in Review

by TNM StaffOctober 10, 2025December 20, 2025

Police officers stand behind crime scene tape at night, illuminated by flashing blue and red lights, symbolizing public safety challenges in Chicago.

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Infrastructure Funds, Protests, and Public Safety: Chicago’s Week in Review

by TNM StaffOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025

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Police Chases, Federal Scrutiny, and Sinking Cities: Chicago’s Week in Review

by Artemis IngramSeptember 20, 2025September 20, 2025