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Chicago is the third-largest city in the United States and the seat of Cook County. A global center for finance, culture, and commerce, it is home to world-class architecture, diverse neighborhoods, and a robust public transit system.

Population2,707,648
Median Home$315,200
Area234.0 sq mi
TIF Districts124

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NewsFEB 27, 2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in state at the South Carolina State House in Columbia

Rev. Jesse Jackson will lie in state at the South Carolina State House, Monday, March 2. A public memorial service will follow.

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NewsFEB 27, 2026

Chicagoans honor Rev. Jesse Jackson at public viewing: 'He stood for everybody'

Chicagoans of all generations said they felt a responsibility to pay homage to Rev. Jesse Jackson, as he lied in repose at Rainbow PUSH headquarters in Kenwood on Thursday. The inspiration they found in the leader was rooted in personal memories of meeting him, stories they heard from family memb...

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NewsFEB 27, 2026

MLB umpire Bruce Froemming, who called Milt Pappas' no-hitter for the Cubs, dies at age 86

Bruce Froemming, a major league umpire for 37 consecutive years who worked the third-most games in big league history and a record 11 no-hitters, died Wednesday, his son said. He was 86.Froemming fell just after midnight Tuesday and hit his head on the hardwood floor at his home in Mequon, Wiscon...

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