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Atelier, Lincoln Square’s Michelin-Starred Restaurant, Has Closed
by Janet Rausa Fuller and Alex V. Hernandez on May 22, 2026
Owner Tim Lacey cited financial issues in a note posted on the restaurant's website and Instagram. Atelier opened in 2023 and moved to a larger space last October.
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Taste Of Chicago Will Feature Common, Beach Bunny And Babyface — Plus 100 Food Vendors
by Melody Mercado on May 22, 2026
GRANT PARK — Rapper Common, indie band Beach Bunny and R&B artist Babyface are among the acts set to headline Taste of Chicago, July 8-12 in Grant Park, the city of Chicago announced Thursday. The annual free festival returns to a primetime stretch in the summer after being bumped to September by the NASCAR Chicago
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‘Pokémon Fossil’ Exhibit At Field Museum Combines Paleontology and Pop Culture
by Web Behrens on May 22, 2026
Pokémon fans can "match 'em all” at the Field Museum, where fictional fossils stand side by side with real ones. The exhibit opens this weekend and runs through April.
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Full Transcript: Judge Discusses Prosecutors’ ‘Errors’ In Broadview Protester Case
by Madison Savedra and Melody Mercado on May 22, 2026
The transcript reveals Judge April Perry’s shock at how prosecutors behaved during the grand jury proceedings.
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This Week In Photos: Cyclists’ Ride Of Silence, Major Shakeups In Midway Blitz Court Cases And More
by Colin Boyle on May 22, 2026
PHOTOS: Take a peek at life in the city through the eyes and lenses of the Block Club Chicago staff.
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This Gun Shop Stayed Open Despite Repeated Violations. Then A Chicago Cop Was Killed With One Of Its Guns
by Vernal Coleman, ProPublica on May 22, 2026
The Indiana store is one of several Range USA locations that faced losing its license for breaking rules designed to deter illegal sales. Now the Trump administration is weakening penalties for failing to comply.
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Ford City Mall’s Final Weeks Draw Shoppers — And Neighbors Ready To Fight Plans For Industrial Park
by Atavia Reed on May 22, 2026
Two Southwest Side groups will host a community meeting Saturday to rally neighbors and collect feedback on the future of the site.
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‘Braids As Resistance’ Comes To Chicago, Bringing Lace, Ribbons And Latina Pride
by Francia Garcia Hernandez on May 22, 2026
Ponte Your Moños started in Los Angeles amid the federal immigration crackdown. Pilsen’s Vault Gallerie will host this weekend’s events.
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Avondale Townhome, Apartment Development Approved By Plan Commission
by Ariel Parrella-Aureli on May 22, 2026
The project slated for the vacant California Avenue lot has the support of Ald. Anthony Quezada. It now needs zoning and City Council approval.
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Feather & Tail Opens Inside Burning Bush Brewery, Offering Craft Cocktails And Digital Darts
by Alex V. Hernandez on May 22, 2026
While the North Center brewery is pet- and kid-friendly, the speakeasy is meant for date nights, owners said. Patrons enter it via a tufted door at the back of the brewery.






