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Illinois Supreme Court
In Illinois, You (Still) Don’t Have A Right To A Speedy Trial
blockclubchicago.org - Carlos Ballesteros, Injustice Watch
This story was originally published by Injustice Watch, a non-partisan, not-for-profit, multimedia journalism organization based in Chicago.CHICAGO — …
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Tattoos
Left Out Of Traditional Tattoo Shops And Studios, Artists Of Color Create Their Own With Humboldt Park’s The Jungle
blockclubchicago.org - Francesca Mathewes
HUMBOLDT PARK — They are best friends and artists living together in Chicago who have dreamed of having a place to showcase and share their …
1 hour ago
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Illinois
Northside College Prep Student Wins Congressional Art Competition
blockclubchicago.org - Alex V. Hernandez
NORTH PARK — A Northside College Prep junior has won the Congressional Institute’s visual arts competition.Katherrin Amber Billordo was the 4th …
1 hour ago
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Chicago
Old Convent At St. Hedwig Church In Bucktown Could Become Apartments
blockclubchicago.org - Hannah Alani
BUCKTOWN — Several years ago, the convent building neighboring St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Bucktown was home to nuns.Soon it may become …
1 hour ago
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Chicago Dining
Lakeview Liquor Store Bitter Pops Expands To Open Kitchen, Taproom For Restaurant Service
blockclubchicago.org - Jake Wittich
LAKEVIEW — Bitter Pops, a family-owned liquor store in Lakeview, recently opened a taproom and kitchen so customers can enjoy food and drinks while …
1 hour ago
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Chicago
Group Turning Morton Salt Factory Into Music Venue Sees Promise In Goose Island: ‘We’re Finally Getting Some Love’
blockclubchicago.org - Hannah Alani
GOOSE ISLAND — If you ask developer Zack Cupkovic about Goose Island, he’ll tell you it’s been overlooked for too long.“Goose Island is the ugly, …
1 hour ago
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Chicago
Rogers Park’s Pride North Returns This Weekend, Overlapping With Neighborhood’s ‘626 Day’ Celebration
blockclubchicago.org - Joe Ward
ROGERS PARK — Rogers Park will mark local holiday “626 Day” with special business promotions and the return of Pride North.Pride North will go …
1 hour ago
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Chicago
North Center Concert Series Returns In July At New Town Square
blockclubchicago.org - Alex V. Hernandez
NORTH CENTER — The pedestrian-friendly town square in North Center will host a free concert series this summer.The first of four concerts will begin …
1 hour ago
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Lori Lightfoot
‘DuSable Lake Shore Drive’ Name Change Compromise Could Get Sealed By City Council Friday
blockclubchicago.org - Justin Laurence
CHICAGO — After a long, winding road full of obstacles, a compromise to rename Lake Shore Drive after Jean Baptiste Point du Sable appears in sight, …
15 hours ago
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Chicago State University
Chicago's Top Doc Says City 'Not Done' With COVID As Officials Worry About Potential Surges In Less-Vaccinated Areas
blockclubchicago.org - Kelly Bauer
CHICAGO — The city’s top doctor said she stands by her decision to reopen Chicago as coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to …
19 hours ago
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Fireworks
No Fireworks At Navy Pier For Fourth Of July This Year — But There Will Be Music, Activities
blockclubchicago.org - Kelly Bauer
CHICAGO — There will be no Fourth of July fireworks show at Navy Pier this year. The popular destination will still host programs for the holiday …
22 hours ago