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Rep. Quigley supports manufacturing at the Hideout

On Thursday, Aug. 7th, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley spoke to a crowd of his constituents ...

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Goose Island bike tour on Aug. 23rd

Join us for a relaxing and informative bike tour of Goose Island on Aug. 23rd ...

August 4, 2025

Chicago Avenue Bridge & Halsted Viaduct Project to start Aug. 4th

In a major development, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will start the Chicago Avenue ...

July 23, 2025

Explore the Wild Mile on July 13th

Join Urban Rivers this Sunday, July 13th for the 3rd Annual Wild Mile Block Party! ...

July 8, 2025

Celebrate Chicago’s green economy on July 22nd

The emerging green economy is expected to reach $3 trillion worldwide by 2030 and hit ...

July 7, 2025

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