Good afternoon, Chicago.
To improve water quality and habitat by restoring the river to its natural state while lowering the risk of flooding, the state and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have recommended removing nine dams along the Fox River through the far western suburbs.
But residents who want to keep the river the way it is have pushed back against the Army Corps plan. Local officials have raised concerns about how it would affect drinking water, sewage treatment and recreation.
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Landmarks: Marshall Field’s Christmas automatons heading to auction block
A Chicago tradition since the 1940s, the window displays at Field’s State Street flagship store became a holiday ritual for many families. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- No bathrooms planned for Winnetka’s Centennial Beach; plans for two beaches continue
- Segregation-era Gary Black neighborhood Means Manor listed on National Register
Duncan Keith, Vladimir Gusev and Nikolai Khabibulin greet fans before a preseason game at the United Center. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)
Retired Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin lists River North condo for nearly $2M
The Russian-born Khabibulin, 51, signed a four-year, $27 million deal with the Blackhawks in 2005 but struggled to stay healthy and post consistent results. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Tru Country Bar and Grill to fill vacant TJ’s space in New Lenox
- This invitation-only luxury resort in Woodstock is now open to the public as a way to help charities
True or false: The Chicago Bears’ 4-0 preseason is significant? Caleb Williams is on the fast track to NFL stardom?
Tribune writers Colleen Kane and Dan Wiederer begin their first game of “true or false” of the season, addressing four key topics facing the Bears. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- Roster cuts loom for the Chicago Bears — and that means one thing: the ‘Turk’ is lurking
- Column: Will Pete Crow-Armstrong ever move to the top of the lineup? Questions galore after the Chicago Cubs’ 7-2 loss to the Miami Marlins.
Manhattan real estate agent to host HGTV lifestyle show ‘The American Dream’
As a prominent luxury real estate agent from south suburban Manhattan, Randi Quigley has built a reputation for selling Chicago-area homes ranging from $119,000 to $5.51 million. Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
- New hot sauce festival brings the heat to Aurora
- Artists make their mark on downtown Valpo; murals popping up in four new places
Russia’s deadly overnight barrage of missiles and drones hits over half of Ukraine, officials say
The barrage of over 100 missiles and a similar number of drones began around midnight and continued through daybreak in what appeared to be Russia’s biggest onslaught in weeks. Read more here.
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