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Disgraced former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke is seeking a new trial following his conviction on racketeering conspiracy and other charges related to using his elected office to secure private business.

The acknowledgement that approximately 500 people returned to city shelters after living there for at least two months raises new questions about plans by officials to start evicting families with school-age children from city shelters on Monday.

The box truck was parked beside a quiet sidewalk in the West Loop area of Chicago. A few people stopped, glancing curiously at the image flashing on its rear door: a young man, his expression resolute but tinged with sadness. Below his figure was a message in bold letters: “Chicagoan kidnapped by Hamas.”

Brunch News

Foxtrot co-founder and former CEO Mike LaVitola is planning to reopen about a dozen stores this summer, starting with the Gold Coast and Old Town locations.

Chicago police said 71-year-old woman was stabbed outside Union Station Wednesday afternoon. Her husband said she was walking her dog at the time.

Coffee News

On Thursday, tenants gathered outside First Western Properties' office to announce a lawsuit. Immediately afterward, a tenant was handed a notice of nonrenewal. Tenants say the firm ignored requests to address leaks, lack of heat and mold.

More than a dozen festivals are taking place in Chicago in june, with many set for this weekend.

The construction firm is leaving Fulton Market to be closer to the Loop.