In first comments on police shooting of Dexter Reed, Supt. Larry Snelling criticized watchdog for releasing scathing letter about the officers' conduct before interviewing them.

'This isn’t something that should play out in the court of public opinion.'
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State officials say native plants are coming to the embankments along the Eisenhower Expressway. buff.ly/4aRvpwj

Neighbors are rallying to help a group of West Humboldt Park housemates who lost everything in a fire.

The fire started after a former roommate was kicked out of the home following a machete attack, displaced residents said. buff.ly/49yDKnJ

A West Side peace march is calling for a gang truce — and no murders this summer. buff.ly/3TO8knu

It’s been a tough week for Chicago — but there is still good news to be found as neighbors open businesses and look for ways to help each other.

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The Chicago River open swim has not yet been approved by the city. buff.ly/3vPxytC

What is this? Windy city??

Weather report a la the Vienna Beef-colored pennants of Nicky V's... it's windy as heck out today! #ILWX

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The Chicago River Swim has not received permits yet. Downtown alderpeople questioned why it was being promoted before local officials approved it.

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We’re looking for millennial homebuyers on the South & West sides for a story a/b the challenges of finding a home in the current market. If you are currently looking to buy a house or if you bought a house within the past year or so, email [email protected]

DePaul is moving forward with efforts to demolish century-old homes to make way for a new sports facility, but it has added to its plans to appease preservation-minded neighbors. buff.ly/3TQEDlP

Here is the new artwork coming to the overhauled Red Line stations in Uptown and Edgewater: buff.ly/49Azl3J

Nearly a decade after leaving Humboldt Park, Riot Fest continues to face tension from neighbors surrounding Douglass Park.

Can the festival win over West Siders? Leen Yassine on todays Block Club Chicago podcast:

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Obama Center construction can continue as judges deny a park group’s latest bid to block the project. buff.ly/43Yg5vU

🎧 New episode alert! Amy Boyle talks with Precious L. Williams, pitch mastermind behind The Perfect Pitch Group. 🌟 Essential listening for entrepreneurs!🔗 #Entrepreneurship #PerfectPitch
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Chicago, Morgan Farley has been missing for a week. If anyone has seen her, please get in touch with her family. You can find details on this flyer.

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I’m working on a story about how rising housing costs have made it harder for millennials to buy homes in Chicago. If you are currently looking to buy a house or if you bought a house within the past year or so, please email [email protected]!