Chicago|News|
Coach Houses Now Legal Again In Some Chicago Pilot Zones
Coach houses, also known as a granny suites, are legal to rent out now in the city, though many have been doing it since a ban in 1957.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
- Chicago, IL
Covering Orland Park, Tinley Park, Chicago Heights, Oak Forest and Homewood-Flossmoor for Patch. I'll bring you the most essential stories from the southwest suburbs. Graduate of Loyola University Chicago. Got a question, comment or tip? I'm all ears: eileen.ogorman@patch.com
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Chicago|News|
CVS Offers Same-Day Vaccine Appointments, Follows Walgreens
While people are still encouraged to call ahead, four major retailers guarantee walk-in, same-day appointments at many locations in Illinois
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Chicago|News|
Ravenswood Culver's Set To Open After Long Wait, Now Hiring
Culver’s is hosting a job fair this Friday and Saturday to hire employees for day and evening positions.
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Chicago|News|
Taste Of Chicago Is To-Go This Summer
The popular food festival in one the nation's largest cities will be celebrated in a different way this summer, city officials announced.
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Chicago|News|
Head Of Police Accountability Agency Resigns Amidst Major Cases
Mayor Lori Lightfoot didn't order the administrator's resignation but said she is eager for COPA to be "much more responsive."
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Chicago|News|
Top Foxx Deputy Resigns After Botched Toledo Bond Hearing
An internal investigation by the State's Attorney said a prosecutor did not mean to imply 13-year-old Toledo had a gun when he was shot.
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Chicago|News|
Vaccinated Residents Only At Chicago Concert Series
Chicago officials announced the Protect Chicago Music Series on Wednesday morning. Attendees have to show their vaccination card to get in.
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Deerfield, IL|News|
Man Accused Of Forging Credential, Harming Patient During CT Scan
A Deerfield man is not allowed to work in the medical industry after police say he performed an unauthorized CT scan which hurt a patient.
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Chicago|News|
Divvy Rewards Riders For Returning Bikes To Less Crowded Stations
The bike-share company announced a new incentive program that gives gloves, water bottles and extra bike minutes in exchange for points.
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Chicago|News|
Black Bears Are Back In Illinois: What To Do If You See One
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is urging residents to give American black bears plenty of space this summer.
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Chicago|News|
Indiana Moved Up On Chicago's Travel Advisory List
Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, people traveling from Indiana to Chicago will have to either quarantine or test negative upon arrival.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Vaccine Pre-Registration For Ages 12-18 In Bolingbrook
The Village of Bolingbrook is looking to gauge interest in getting the Pfizer vaccine among people under the age of 18.
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Chicago|News|
Thompson Center For Sale After Years Of Talk
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced he would begin accepting proposals for redevelopment for the downtown building.
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Chicago|News|
Pritzker Says COVID Regulations Could Loosen Even More Next Week
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the state could move into the "bridge phase" soon, citing lower hospitalization rates.
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Deerfield, IL|News|
Walgreens Now Offering Same-Day COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
Walgreens announced they will send multiple mobile clinics to Chicago and other cities across the country to meet vaccine demands.
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Chicago|News|
Some Tick Bites Are Deadly: Illinois Agency Offers Safety Tips
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Illinois, but there are many other tick-borne illnesses that can come from a day out in the woods.
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Chicago|News|
Man Dead After Getting Pinned Between Red Line Train And Platform
Detectives are conducting a death investigation after the incident occurred at the 87th Street station.
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Chicago|News|
Illinois Weekend Events: Aura Reading, Derby Party, Wine Tasting
Looking for things to do in the Chicago area this weekend? Patch has you covered.
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Chicago|News|
Black, Latino Nursing Home Residents Died Packed 3, 4 To A Room
A state report found Black and Latino residents died at disproportionate rates during the pandemic due to overcrowding.
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Chicago|News|
Fired Contact Tracers Still Had Access To Patient Records: Report
An investigation into the city's contact tracing program found some fired or resigned workers still had access a month after they left.
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