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Activists Want Puerto Rican Parade Downtown Again

Activists acknowledge it’s probably too late to restore this year’s Puerto Rican parade in downtown Chicago, but they’re fighting to get it back for next year.

2013/04/04

See What’s New At The Shedd

As one of Chicago’s top cultural attractions, the Shedd sees daily visitors from Chicago and all over the world. Whether you were there 5 years ago or 5 months ago, there’s always something new to see and explore.

2013/03/20

Tim Robbins takes in the sweet, sweet moisture droplets of freedom in 'Shawshank Redemption' (Credit: Columbia Pictures)

Horrible Horoscopes: Aquarius

Aquarius! Crawl out the metaphorical slit your jailers call a window, down that imaginary rope made of your hopes, dreams and bed sheets, and live your life!

2012/12/18

Cyclists get their first ride on a new two-way protected bike lane on Dearborn Street in downtown Chicago on Dec. 14, 2012. (Credit: City of Chicago)

City Opens Two-Way Protected Bike Lane Downtown

Chicago Department of Transportation Commissioner Gabe Klein said the mile-long two-way protected bike lane on Dearborn Street, stretching from Wacker Drive to Polk Street, is the nation’s first protected bike lane through a central business district.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/14

Report: Wirtz Family To Renovate Historic Downtown Building; Retail Tenants Must Go

A plan to renovate a historic downtown building will benefit the prominent Chicago family that owns it, but it may not be such good news for those who pay the rent.

CBS Chicago–2012/09/26

Thousands of Chicago public school teachers and their supporters march through the Loop and in front of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) headquarters on September 10, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Teachers Union hit the picket lines Monday morning after failing to reach an agreement with the city on a new contract. With about 350,000 students, the Chicago school district is the third largest in the United States. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Thousands Of Striking Teachers, Supporters Rally Downtown

Thousands of public school teachers and their supporters have flooded downtown streets Monday afternoon, for a rally in front of Chicago Public Schools headquarters on the first day of the city’s first teachers’ strike in 25 years.

CBS Chicago–2012/09/10

Police Issue Warning After Downtown Robberies

Chicago Police are warning people after a series of overnight downtown robberies over the past two weeks.

2012/07/05

Robbers Striking In Broad Daylight In Loop, River North, Old Town

Police are searching for a robber who has been targeting victims downtown and on the Near North Side in broad daylight in recent weeks.

CBS Chicago–2012/07/03

5 Hurt In Crash On Lake Shore Drive

Five people were hospitalized early Monday after a crash that reportedly involved an ambulance on Lake Shore Drive downtown.

CBS Chicago–2012/06/25

Eight Teens Charged In Mob Attacks Over The Weekend

Eight people have been charged with mob action, after four people were hurt in at least three mob attacks in and near downtown over the weekend.

CBS Chicago–2012/06/10

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says hosting the NATO summit was a risk worth taking. (CBS)

Mayor Confident NATO Summit Will Boost Tourism

Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday that he is sympathetic with downtown businesses that might have suffered because of all the people who stayed away due to the NATO Summit, but he said the gathering of world leaders was still very good for Chicago.

2012/05/23

Daley Plaza was practically empty on Monday, May 21, 2012, on the second day of the NATO Summit, as many downtown businesses were closed, or encouraging employees to work from home. Normally, dozens or hundreds of people are in the plaza during weekdays. (Credit: CBS)

NATO Summit Not Good For Some Businesses

It’s an eerie scene in downtown Chicago today, as most office buildings and stores are deserted because of the NATO summit.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/21

Michigan Avenue Briefly Closed After Someone Hears Explosion

Michigan Avenue was briefly shut down between Lake and Madison streets due to police activity.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/18

Many Downtown Colleges Canceling Classes During NATO Summit

Thousands of Chicago college students will get a real-life lesson in tight security during the NATO summit in less than two weeks. CBS 2’s Dorothy Tucker reports some students will be locked out of their downtown campuses during the summit.

CBS 2–2012/05/07

ATM Stolen From Downtown Garage

Chicago Police say some bold thieves made their own cash dash Monday morning downtown.

WBBM Newsradio–2012/04/30

Tags Remind Chicagoans Of The Value Of Trees

Starting Friday, big, green tags will be appearing on trees throughout downtown, as part of an effort in this week before Arbor Day to remind people of the benefits of trees.

CBS Chicago–2012/04/20

Religious Leaders To March Against Youth Violence

Palm Sunday marked the beginning of Holy Week on the Christian calendar, and now, political and religious leaders are using the sacred message to combat youth violence by holding a march.

CBS Chicago–2012/04/02

2012 Guide To The Shedd Aquarium

Be one of the two million guests this year that visits the Shedd Aquarium, a national historic landmark. The aquarium, situated on the beautiful Lake Michigan lakefront, houses more than 32,500 animals. Spend a day learning about all sorts of animals that live in locations ranging from the Pacific Northwest to a Philippine coral reef.

2012/03/28

Downtown Office Buildings May Become Grad Student Housing

Two downtown office buildings that aren’t getting much use may soon have a new life, and young people will be the beneficiaries.

CBS Chicago–2012/02/20

The Willis Tower. (Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Low-Flying Plane Near Willis Tower Gives Downtown Workers A Scare

Something that happened over downtown Chicago Thursday morning is confirmation that the fear of another 9/11 is never far from people’s minds.

WBBM Newsradio–2012/02/09

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