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Discover the top-rated businesses, services, and attractions that make our city special.

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Best in City

U.S. Primary Elections Deliver Unexpected Outcomes and Voter Shifts

In Iowa, a first-time candidate with a shoestring budget unseated a three-term incumbent by just 27 votes.

Hannah Pierce· Jun 28· 3 min read

Soil testing begins for Bronzeville Trail elevated bike path construction

Environmental soil testing has just begun for Chicago's Bronzeville Trail, a project estimated to cost $100 million and not expected to be fully completed until 2033, according to Block Club Chicago a

Hannah Pierce· Jun 23· 3 min

A mysterious, locked door on a grand building at dusk, symbolizing the unknown contents of the 6 U report.

6 U Report: Why Its Contents Remain Unknown

As Sophie Nguyen, a journalist for City & Local, I often find myself diving deep into reports that shape our community.

Sophie Nguyen· Jun 8· 6 min

Analysis & Trends

Quality of Life and Livability: Top City Rankings for 2026

Hannah Pierce · Jun 26

Local Businesses Earning Top Workplace Honors

Hannah Pierce · Jun 25

Conventional Top 5 Universities: A Critical Look

Hannah Pierce · Jun 24

U.S. Primary Elections Deliver Unexpected Outcomes and Voter Shifts

Damen Silos owner violated city code with unauthorized parking lot

Austin nonprofit buys Frank Lloyd Wright's J.J. Walser House

Chicago sues Airbnb over illegal short-term rentals

Traveler with measles arrived at O'Hare Airport