Articles for Downtown Chicago

Democrats compete with ultimate Trump billboard during national convention
4 months ago

Democrats compete with ultimate Trump billboard during national convention

Raw Story  

CHICAGO — As the Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday, Republican nominee Donald Trump — not Democratic nominee Kamala Harris — arguably has the most permanent and grandiose billboard in town. Heading north on Interstate 55, drivers first encounter billboards welcoming visitors to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention about 45 miles outside of the city near the far southwest, …

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Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in that
6 months, 1 week ago

Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in that

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — With Pride Month in full gear, U.S. shoppers can find the usual merchandise many stores stock for the June celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and rights. It generated occasional opposition, but the reaction turned “volatile” ahead of last year’s Pride Month, the company said. Teen retailer American Eagle Outfitters plans to offer a year-round Pride collection to “promote …

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Fury as Palestinian protester waves a SWASTIKA at anti-Israel rally in New York City's Times Square as thousands of demonstrators take to the streets across the US - while rockets and gunfire flies in
1 year, 2 months ago

Fury as Palestinian protester waves a SWASTIKA at anti-Israel rally in New York City's Times Square as thousands of demonstrators take to the streets across the US - while rockets and gunfire flies in

Daily Mail  

Pro-Palestinian protesters took over New York City's Times Square on Sunday - just one day after terrorist organization Hamas callously attacked Israel, leaving hundreds of civilians dead. New York is the city with the largest Jewish population in the world Pro-Israeli protesters joined the counter-protest on Sunday in New York City There was a heavy police presence in New York's …

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Buying a One-Bedroom in Downtown Chicago for About $200,000
1 year, 11 months ago

Buying a One-Bedroom in Downtown Chicago for About $200,000

New York Times  

After their son was accepted into Columbia College in Chicago last year, Brian McCutcheon and Donna Sink started looking for ways to cut down on expenses and make everyone’s life easier. They studied student housing costs and local rental prices, and decided that buying a modest condominium in the city could be the best bet — the mortgage payments would …

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NASCAR to hit the streets of Chicago with downtown race
2 years, 5 months ago

NASCAR to hit the streets of Chicago with downtown race

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Ben Kennedy is thinking big. Kennedy played an instrumental role in NASCAR bringing an unprecedented street race to downtown Chicago next year during its 75th season in yet another radical change to its once staid schedule. “We want to be bold and innovative as we think about new venues and new concepts that we’re going to,” said Kennedy, …

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NASCAR’s Chicago street race comes with big risks, but it’s worth it: Bianchi
2 years, 5 months ago

NASCAR’s Chicago street race comes with big risks, but it’s worth it: Bianchi

New York Times  

The idea carries risk, no doubt. NASCAR’s proposed layout for the Chicago street race goes along South Lake Shore Drive and passes near Soldier Field. On top of several new venues added over the past three years, the addition of the Chicago street course represents the third time NASCAR introduced a race that could be considered “outside the box,” joining …

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