Chicago Local News – Thursday, October 30th, 2025

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Thursday, October 30th, 2025

Good morning, Chicago. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Citibank will open a new branch at 1424 E. 53rd St. in early 2026, replacing the former Boston Market space and offering its full range of banking services with a community-focused open floor plan—complete with a 24-hour ATM. The branch is part of Citi’s plan to expand its presence in Chicago, following recent openings in Pilsen and near the University of Chicago. Hyde Park Herald

CULTURE NEWS

➤ The Hyde Park Art Colony ended when new owners sold its historic concession stands and set them for demolition in May 1962—marking the close of a community that had drawn artists and writers since the 1893 exposition. Hyde Park Herald

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