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Man found dead in Chicago River downtown
A man was found dead in the Main Branch of the Chicago River downtown Thursday morning, according to police. The man's body was found just before 8 a.m. near the...

YMCA launching bilingual help desk for COVID-19 resources, including vaccine sign-ups, online school issues
In an effort to aid residents across the city, the YMCA of Metro Chicago has launched a bilingual help desk for technical assistance and answering questions about online resources during...

Longtime pastor of Old St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish, the Rev. Tom Hurley, stepping down
The longtime pastor at Old St. Patrick's Catholic Parish, the Rev. Thomas Hurley, will be stepping away from his duties, he announced Sunday. Hurley, who has served as pastor of...

Fully vaccinated but scared to remove your mask? Experts say getting back to a mask-free norm may take time for some.
As more people across the country become vaccinated against COVID-19, the CDC released guidelines Monday allowing for fully vaccinated people to gather together without masks. But pulling off the mask...

Chicago philanthropist and investment manager Richard Driehaus dies at 78
Richard Driehaus, the founder of Chicago's Driehaus Capital Management and namesake of the Driehaus Museum and DePaul University's Business School, died Tuesday, according to Driehaus Private Equity. He was 78....

Des Plaines Fire Department releases investigation report from fire that killed mother and her 4 children
The Des Plaines Fire Department released the findings Tuesday from the investigation of the deadly fire that claimed the lives of five residents in late January. The 43-page report details...

Chicago Public Library removing 6 Dr. Seuss books from the shelves while it determines long-term options
The Chicago Public Library is temporarily removing six Dr. Seuss books from circulation after Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced it would cease to publish the books due to racist and insensitive...

Springlike temperatures predicted for the start of the week with sporadic rains to follow
Pleasant, warm weather in the mid-60s will kick off the week across the city, according to the National Weather Service. "Today, we got the cloud cover keeping us cooler with...

2 dead after single-vehicle traffic accident in Warren Township
Two people died as a result of a single-vehicle traffic accident Saturday night in Warren Township, according to the Lake County sheriff's office. About 9:30 p.m., an Audi driven by...

Jim Rigg, school superintendent for the Archdiocese of Chicago, announces resignation
Jim Rigg, the superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago, announced his resignation Tuesday, the archdiocese confirmed. Rigg is expected to transition out of his role by June,...
