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The production combines traditional sleight of hand, mind-reading and audience participation in an intimate setting designed to put spectators close to the performance. #goodman #magic

Village officials say the project is part of a broader effort to modernize Dixmoor’s water system and address aging infrastructure. #dixmoor #watermeters

According to organizers, the Halloween production will feature a series of fast-paced improv games, with the holiday serving as the backdrop for the evening's comedy. #tinleypark #halloween #improv

Aldermen voted 46-3 Tuesday to approve the transfer of Chicago Parking Meters LLC to New York-based infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak Partners, clearing the way for a $2.53 billion transaction after months of negotiations over concessions for the city. #parking #chicago

The Food Depository says SNAP enrollment has declined sharply since major changes to the program were enacted under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. #snap #foodstamps

The Federal Railroad Administration awarded Amtrak up to $572 million in August for the new maintenance facility and another $87 million for bridge and viaduct improvements in the area. #amtrak #local704

The storms that hit Will and Cook counties this summer caused widespread damage, power outages and difficult cleanup work for communities that, in some cases, had already been hit hard earlier this year. #senatorjoyce #patrickjoyce #oped

Amazon said the positions will have an average annual salary of nearly $100,000. The range of occupations also reflects the changing nature of manufacturing, with traditional production positions being combined with engineering, robotics, automation and technology-related roles. #amazon

The approved work adds to the county's efforts to address infrastructure needs before deterioration becomes more extensive and potentially more expensive to repair. #infrastructure

Measles is among the most contagious infectious diseases and can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also be transmitted through direct contact with respiratory secretions from an infected individual. #measles #vaccine