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Jim’s Original, famous for its Maxwell Street sausages and hot dogs, is relocating to Pilsen to make space for UIC redevelopment • Chicago woman sues luxury residential managers for not allowing her to break lease after an alleged assault
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform

The company that operates online learning system Canvas said it struck a deal with hackers to delete the data they pilfered in a cyberattack that created chaos for students, many of them in the middle of finals.

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Jim’s Original, famous for its Maxwell Street sausages and hot dogs, is relocating to Pilsen to make space for UIC redevelopment

Now in its third generation of ownership, Jim’s Original has been feeding diners on or near Maxwell Street at all hours of the day for decades.

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Chicago woman sues luxury residential managers for not allowing her to break lease after an alleged assault

The woman said she’s ready to speak out to spread awareness of the challenges faced by those who report they’ve been sexually assaulted.

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Chicago’s Legion Park encampment was cleared out. Residents and activists question the city’s next steps.

Twelve former Legion Park encampment residents have been matched with housing. But activists say the closure represents problems with encampment policy.

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La Grange Park officials vote to decry state housing initiative

Officials in La Grange Park are uniting in opposition to a state initiative that aims to address housing shortages in Illinois.

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Oak Brook 6-bedroom house with skylight-covered indoor pool: $3.6M

This Oak Brook house has a primary suite with dual vistas overlooking the indoor pool and the living room.

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Orland High School District 230 to expand digital pass system that tracks students

High School District 230 will expand use of Raptor Technologies’ Smart Pass system after a pilot program at Andrew High School.

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Ice cream, ‘tavern fare’ highlight new offerings at Burr Ridge Village Center

Burr Ridge Village Center recently saw openings of Bridewell Tavern and Kilwins Burr Ridge, as well as a day spa and business center.

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