The Chicago Park District is working to meet a June 15 deadline for installing safer drains in 38 outdoor swimming pools. more
Version 12 invigorates Bridgeport with 12 transformed temporary spaces.
The Bridgeport Art Center now has a giant, terrifying sculpture of her head (that doubles as a functional stove) in its new sculpture garden.... more 1 year ago | Gaper's Block | Permalink
As 200 students and parents touted a longer school day and other initiatives on Saturday at a rally hosted by the advocacy group "Stand for Children" at Roosevelt University, a small group of protesters picketed outside.
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The Chicago White Sox won their home opener 3-2 against division rival Detroit Tigers on Friday.It was the first game new manager Robin Ventura has managed at U.S. more
It's opening day for the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field, and fans will get to see what’s hot in the park and the new look of the game. more
Version Fest is moving to Bridgeport for its 12th edition this May, and it's been raising money via Kickstarter to help make it happen. The campaign ends Tuesday at 1pm, and is only a little over halfway there. Give a... more
Ben Crane, Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler, & Hunter Mahan have all joined forces with State Farm to raise some money. We get to enjoy the product!more
In what may have been the best treat of all on Easter, Kate Upton became Peter Cottontail! more
A man who was alleged to have fired a gun... more
A 21-year-old Aurora man was killed early Saturday morning after he was involved in a single vehicle accident near Route 30 and Fifth Street in west suburban Oswego, police said. more
A man who was shot four blocks away from his west suburban Maywood home died early Sunday. more
It's been part of a Bridgeport parish for more than a century, but now a historic copper cross sits damaged... more