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Maya-Camille Broussard holds her tomato and basil quiche at Justice of the Pies.

Justice of the Pies finds its home in Avalon Park as homage to chef’s parents

July 27, 2023 at 12:21 p.m.

When Maya-Camille Broussard started her satellite bakery, Justice of the Pies, eight years ago, she knew it was just one step in the right direction toward one day running a...

Judge Michael Toomin, Cook County criminal court, circa 1987.

‘A judge’s judge’: Michael Toomin, who presided over major trials and juvenile court, dies after retiring from Cook County bench

July 24, 2023 at 5:21 p.m.

Michael Toomin, a former Cook County judge who presided over some of the county's highest-profile cases and helmed the juvenile justice division for a decade, died on Friday. Toomin, 85,...

The Rev. Marco Franco offers Holy Communion to Denisse Meza during an outdoor Mass in the 2500 block of South St. Louis Avenue, July 20, 2023, in Chicago. St. Agnes of Bohemia Catholic Church said it will hold several street Masses through the end of July.

Message of peace and hope hits the streets of Little Village through outdoor Mass

July 21, 2023 at 8:23 p.m.

To spread a message of peace and hope through the streets of Little Village this summer, the St. Agnes of Bohemia Catholic Church is again hitting the pavement to celebrate...

3-year-old girl dies after falling from 9th floor balcony in the Douglas neighborhood

July 18, 2023 at 7:31 p.m.

A 3-year-old girl has died after falling from a ninth floor balcony of a building in the Douglas neighborhood Tuesday morning, Chicago police said. The fatal fall happened about 11:45...

A fisherman walks off the Montrose Beach pier to take shelter as tornado sirens go off in Chicago on July 12, 2023.

Tornado confirmed near O’Hare as evening storms spark tornado warnings in Cook, DuPage

July 13, 2023 at 10:55 a.m.

Weather sirens in city and suburban communities across the area blared Wednesday evening as strong thunderstorms triggered tornado warnings in Cook and DuPage counties. At least one tornado was confirmed...

The Boleo lounge, seen in 2016, is on the 15th floor of The Kimpton Gray Hotel in Chicago and has a retractable roof.

Our picks for 44 patios to visit this summer in Chicago, from remote-work-friendly spots to beachside brews

July 6, 2023 at 6:08 p.m.

The dog days of summer are officially here, but passing these hotter and more humid days should be a little easier on an outdoor patio, especially with a cold drink...

A concertgoer shelters under an umbrella as heavy rain falls during a Grant Park Music Festival performance at Jay Pritzker Pavilion on July 5, 2023.

Flash flood warning in place until 10 p.m. for Chicago, Cicero, Orland Park

July 5, 2023 at 8:38 p.m.

Evening thunderstorms put the area under a flash flood warning days after weekend storms flooded homes and roadways across the city and suburbs. Chicago, Cicero and south suburban Orland Park...

Fans cheer along Columbus Drive during the NASCAR Cup Series in Chicago on July 2, 2023.

Chicago streets begin to reopen following NASCAR takeover — but it won’t be complete until July 15

March 12, 2024 at 12:15 p.m.

Fully reopening the Loop to vehicle traffic following a several-mile NASCAR takeover could take another 10 days, despite some key downtown streets being reopened and some road barriers being removed...

Chicago radio personality Dick Biondi is the focus of a new documentary by filmmaker Pam Pulice chronicling his 60-year broadcast career.
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Hall of fame rock disc jockey Dick Biondi dead at 90

July 3, 2023 at 6:23 a.m.

Legendary Chicago rock disc jockey and personality Richard "Dick" Biondi died earlier this week, WLS-AM 890 announced on Facebook Saturday night. He was 90. Biondi "died peacefully at home on...

NASCAR contractor died after accidental electrocution in Grant Park ahead of Chicago Street Race: autopsy

July 1, 2023 at 2:56 p.m.

A contractor for this weekend's downtown NASCAR race died after an accidental electrocution in Grant Park, officials said. The first NASCAR Chicago Street Race is scheduled to take place in...

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