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BUSINESS

Chicago Opens HomeGrown Grants Offering Up to $70,000 Toward a First Home

Chicago Opens HomeGrown Grants Offering Up to $70,000 Toward a First Home

Chicago began accepting applications on June 8 for the HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Program, a $21 million initiative that offers eligible buyers up to $70,000 toward down payments and closing costs. The Department of Housing program, announced by Mayor Brandon Johnson on June 1, targets the obstacle that keeps many otherwise

SPORTS

The Lakefront Trail Maintenance Crew That Keeps 18 Miles Pristine

The Lakefront Trail Maintenance Crew That Keeps 18 Miles Pristine

The lakefront trail maintenance team works year-round to keep Chicago’s most popular recreational path safe and smooth for millions of cyclists, runners, and pedestrians. The crew manages pavement repairs, surface cleaning, winter clearing, and structural inspections along the entire route from the northern city limits to the southern edge. Who