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chicago
  • by david hall
Pritzker, Johnson pledge massive boost for violence prevention programs

'We have to invest in what works,' said Gov. J.B. Pritzker of initiatives to tackle the 'root causes' of crime and violence.

news
  • by david hall
Sueños Music Festival organizers agree to five-year deal with Chicago Park District

This year, more than 60,000 people attended each day over Memorial Day weekend, generating $243.7 million in economic activity for the city. The new deal could potentially include expanding the two-day festival to three days.

transportation
  • by david hall
CTA gets green light to extend Ashland Avenue bus route to Ravenswood Metra station

The existing route has been in place since the old streetcar days of 1912. It new route would continue all the way to Lawrence Avenue.

nascar-in-chicago
  • by david hall
Should Chicago bring back NASCAR next year? What Sun-Times readers say.

The race created some new NASCAR fans. But some people also have problems with the traffic and other issues and wonder about whether it's worth bringing back.