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After Building Causes 1,000 Bird Deaths, $1.2M Window Makeover Shows Chicago How to Beak Kind
A Chicago real estate company has shelled out $1.2 million for a sophisticated suite of decals that will deter birds from crashing into glass...
St. Louis Looks to Resettle Chicago Migrants From Venezuela to Reverse Declining Population, Boost Workforce
Last Wednesday, WBEZ (91.5 FM) reported that a civic leader of St. Louis visited the Chicago Mayor's Office to discuss a program whereby migrants...
Chicago Marathon Runner Rescues Stray Kitten During the Race–Bystander Gives it a Home
A Chicago Marathon runner gave up a record finish in order to save a stray kitten she found on the course.
The story got sweeter...
Labeled a Replica by Chicago Museum, It Turns Out to Be 3,000-Year-Old Warrior’s Sword
Nearly 100 years ago, the Chicago Field Museum acquired a bronze sword from Europe, but it was thought to be a well-made replica.
Now a...
A Homeless Man in Chicago Changed My Flat Tire: “He Really Saved Me”
One of the most popular posts this week on the massive Reddit community website evoked all the feels that come with a simple act...
Students in Five Chicago High Schools Surprised With Free College Ride–All Expenses Paid–And For Some Parents, Too
Students at five Chicago Public Schools this week got the news that all their college tuition will be paid for—along with room and board,...
First Public Microgrid in the US is Powering Up in Chicago to Keep Energy Flowing During Emergencies
Recent winter storms in Texas, as well as Gulf Coast hurricanes, and heat waves in California have forced utilities to think about more resilient...
Nimble Cat Walks Away After 5-Story Fall – And a Bounce – Onto Chicago Street (WATCH)
A cat in Chicago has survived unharmed after jumping from the fifth-floor window of an apartment building that was on fire.
Staff from the Chicago...
Chicago Coffee Shop Owner Has Collected 6,000 Warm Coats for the Homeless–And Delivered Them With Coffee
Tucked into a suburban Chicago train station may appear to be an unassuming coffee shop. But what’s going on behind the scenes is much...
Chicago Man Goes Around Buying All of Vendors’ Tamales in Frigid Temps Then Gives Them to Homeless
As anyone who’s ever spent any time there can tell you, Chicago is called ‘the Windy City’ with good reason. In winter, when there’s...
Teens Transform Liquor Store into a Needed Food Market, Choosing The Best Way To Serve Chicago
From darkness comes light. From despair comes hope. From passion comes change. In the wake of turbulent racial protests in America’s Midwest, a group...
After Chicago Becomes One of the Biggest US Cities to Ditch Overdue Library Fees, Book Returns Surge by 240%
Since the new return policy went into effect last month, librarians are delighted to report that book returns have surged by more than 240%.
Chicago Cubs Give Young Fan Autographed Baseball After Foul Ball Was Thought to Have Been Stolen
Despite seemingly incriminating footage of the incident sparking outrage, it turns out that everyone was a winner during this weekend's Cub's game.
Chicago Gun Violence is Down for 8th Month in a Row
Chicago Gun Violence is Down for 8th Month in a Row, according to city crime report. (ABC News)
Man Turns Abandoned Tennis Courts Into Flourishing Dog Park on Chicago South Side
There is only one dog park in the south side of Chicago – and it was built on a series of abandoned tennis courts.
Todd...
Chicago Linebacker Saves Man Choking on Brisket at Busy Airport: “Mom Would Be Proud”
If this linebacker hadn't gotten a sudden craving for barbecue, he may not have been next to this man when he started choking on his brisket.
Chicago City Buildings to be Powered by 100% Renewable Energy
Government representatives of Chicago just announced their commitment to converting their city pulling buildings’ electricity supply to 100% renewable energy by 2025. When implemented,...
Chance the Rapper Donating $1Mil to Chicago Schools
Chicago born and bred hip hop artist Chance the Rapper has announced that he will be donating $1 million to his home city's public schools.
The...
200 Dog Statues Across Chicago Will Honor Fallen Police
As a way of honoring fallen Chicago police officers, 200 painted fiberglass dog statues will be erected around the city to benefit the officers'...
He Aims to Solve Hunger in Chicago by Bringing Food Waste Down to Zero
His ingenious app, Zero Percent, connects restaurants and schools that have surplus food with nonprofits that bring the food to those in need.