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Body of diver who went missing exploring shipwreck in Lake Michigan recovered by specialized team
19+ hour, 19+ min ago (249+ words) The body of a diver who went missing while on a shipwreck diving trip off the shore of Chicago last weekend was recovered by a specialized team earlier this week, a search and recovery company said. Wisconsin-based Bruce’s Legacy Search…...
El Grito celebration of Mexican Independence Day draws crowds to Grant Park
15+ hour, 21+ min ago (176+ words) The annual El Grito festival returned Saturday, drawing crowds to Grant Park on Saturday for a celebration of Mexican heritage. Michelle Baik reports. The weekend-long festival features live music, food and art in the days leading up to Mexican Independence…...
Woman dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Grant Park
17+ hour, 34+ min ago (124+ words) Suburban woman dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Grant Park NBC 5 Chicago A suburban woman was pronounced dead after she was pulled from Lake Michigan near Chicago's Grant Park on Friday evening, police said. Around 8:30 p.m., Chicago police marine…...
Chief Keef concert, tour kickoff in Chicago postponed 30 minutes before showtime
23+ hour, 26+ min ago (177+ words) Chief Keef's tour kickoff performance in Chicago was postponed just 30 minutes before the South Side native was set to take the stage on Saturday. Chief Keef concert, tour kickoff in Chicago postponed 30 minutes before showtime "All previously purchased tickets will…...
Friends describe teen shot and killed at popular skate park near Soldier Field
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (29+ words) NBC 5 Chicago Friends describe teen shot and killed at popular skate park near Soldier Field...
Men carrying 220 pounds of pot in a rental minivan arrested after traffic stop in northwest Indiana
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (212+ words) Two men from California who were allegedly transporting 220 pounds of cannabis in a rental minivan were arrested after a traffic stop in northwest Indiana on Thursday, authorities said. A 34-year-old man and a 27-year-old man, who were not named by…...
Overnight DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge closures set for coming days
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (211+ words) The bridge carrying DuSable Lake Shore Drive over the Chicago River will close for two nights for maintenance and testing. According to the Chicago Department of Transportation, the bridge will be closed on Thursday night beginning at 10 p.m., with that closure…...
Thousands in Michigan get drivers licenses with the wrong picture
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (23+ words) NBC 5 Chicago Thousands in Michigan get drivers licenses with the wrong picture...
Popular metal water bottles banned at NW Indiana schools
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (21+ words) NBC 5 Chicago Popular metal water bottles banned at NW Indiana schools...
16-year-old dies after being found shot near busy area of Grant Park
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (106+ words) 16-year-old dies after being found shot near Grant Park skate park NBC 5 Chicago A 16-year-old was shot and killed Wednesday night near a busy area of Grant Park, prompting a large police response just as hundreds of fans were leaving…...