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5 days ago | blockclubchicago.org | Jennifer Billock |Leen Yassine |Kelly Bauer

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5 days ago | asianamericans.einnews.com | Jennifer Billock |Leen Yassine |Kelly Bauer

CHICAGO — The city comes alive in the summer — which means it’s prime time enjoy its hundreds of patios. Block Club has mapped more than 200 spots where you can grab a drink or a bite to eat while soaking in the sunshine. Here are 200+ patios around Chicago: A Flourish table3912 W. Montrose Ave. • Website • 773-463-14075:30 p.m.-midnight Wednesday-MondayBoem is a Latin American family restaurant with a spacious outdoor patio in Albany Park. 4620 N. Kedzie Ave.

2 weeks ago | blockclubchicago.org | Gwen Ihnat |Kelly Bauer

CHICAGO — FBI agents on Thursday morning searched the Albany Park home of Elias Rodriguez, the man believed to have shot and killed two Israeli Embassy staff members in Washington, D.C.About 9 a.m. Thursday, agents could be seen working around the apartment building, and Chicago police cars and reporters dotted the block.

3 weeks ago | blockclubchicago.org | Kelly Bauer

CHICAGO — Ventra’s app appeared to be down for some commuters Monday morning — just as thousands of people were preparing to travel on the CTA and Metra. People on social media said the app wasn’t opening, would crash if it did open or wasn’t updating, among other issues. The app is used by millions as part of their day’s travel, with many relying on it to add money to their fare cards or, for Metra, using it as their card. It was not immediately clear how widespread the issue was.

1 month ago | blockclubchicago.org | Kelly Bauer

CHICAGO — Police are looking for a man who escaped the Cook County criminal courthouse immediately after a judge ordered him to be held in jail, according to reports. On Monday afternoon, Richard Donta Cotton, 32, appeared at a court hearing at the George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building, 2650 S. California Ave., because he is facing weapons charges, according to ABC7.