Smoking Ban At Chicago Parks Not Stopping Many Smokers From Lighting Up
Smoking in Chicago parks is illegal, but that's not stopping some regulars from blowing smoke in the face of the opposition.
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Smoking in Chicago parks is illegal, but that's not stopping some regulars from blowing smoke in the face of the opposition.
"People were just hopping through and running around it and holding onto their families and there were some kids standing there and freaking out, hiding in corners. I had to go bring them to their families."
The decline in the monarch butterfly population is linked, in part, to the disappearance of once plentiful milkweed plants, which are crucial to their life cycle.
Across the nation, many proudly fly their American flags this July 4th. One suburban barber always has the stars and stripes on display.
A Chicago tech company that promised consumers cash back for frequenting approximately 200 restaurants and other businesses suddenly shut down operations in late June, with little warning to anyone.
The new alderman of the 25th Ward is vowing to slow down plans for a proposed landmark district in the rapidly gentrifying Pilsen neighborhood, amid concerns among homeowners and business owners who feel the effort is happening behind their backs.
Chicago's Pride Parade has turned into a colorful celebration of diversity and equality, but gay activist Art Johnston remembers a very different time barely 40 years ago.
After lots of hard work, it's a double celebration for the Beckley family in Pullman, as twin sisters Naomi and Nannette were accepted to Ivy League universities.
There are rules to protect historic homes and buildings, but in many places no such laws exist to preserve magnificent towering trees.
Vista Tower is getting a unique feature for a Chicago skyscraper to prevent the 1,198-foot building from swaying too much in the wind.
Could billionaire Elon Musk's proposed tunnel from downtown to O'Hare International Airport be nothing more than riding a Tesla underground? In recent tweets, Musk said that's "pretty much" the idea.
Helping more people find the army, and more businesses turn to vets for employees is their ultimate goal.
Entrepreneurs over 50 are taking the startup scene by storm.
Preservationists want to turn Chicago's lakefront into a national park, believing it might be the best way to protect the city's crown jewel.
Jobs for adults with autism are scarce at best, but a non-profit in Highland Park is helping many achieve independence as highly-paid test engineers.
Kevin Barry scratched and clawed his way trying to find a home for the bird his family found wandering in their alley.
The focus on sound comes at a time when open kitchens and industrial hard-surface designs entice diners' eyes, but might strain their ears.
"We had three tragic incidents last year where murals were wiped out. We don't want that to happen again."
A twisted parking sign has led to tickets for some Chicago drivers, who are upset the city has rejected their appeals.
The three former row houses, which have been transformed into a mix of restaurants and businesses, sit on the corner of Superior and Wabash.
If you live in Chicago, checking the parking signs is supposed to be the best way to avoid a ticket, but sometimes the signs can leave drivers not knowing which way to turn.
It's an industry that flies high, but aviation could soon be struggling to soar, because of a shortage of pilots. That's where Air Force Academy High School, a public school on the South Side, comes in.
Rachel Heiress isn't trying to park her Millennium Falcon, just a small sedan at this week's Star Wars Celebration fan convention at McCormick Place, but she now has reason to worry her prepaid parking passes might be worthless.
Six students at Oak Lawn Community High School have raised nearly $20,000 to help finish building a hospital in a struggling corner of Bolivia.
The American flag flying high above an Edgewater high-rise was intended to be an honorable gesture, but extensive wear and tear had it looking much less than its best.
