Column: California recall election was ‘rigged’ until it wasn’t. Trump’s...
Larry Elder was ready to call the California recall election "rigged," but Gov. Gavin Newsom's victory was so large it derailed the con.
View ArticleGov. J.B. Pritzker hails energy plan with ambitious climate goals, nuclear...
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a sweeping energy package that includes clean air goals and a nuclear bailout.
View ArticleCOVID-19 testing in schools
Most area schools have not started regular COVID-19 testing even though the school year began weeks ago.
View ArticlePedro Martinez named as next CEO of Chicago Public Schools
San Antonio schools Superintendent Pedro Martinez was named as the next CEO of Chicago Public Schools on Sept. 15, 2021.
View ArticleWith respiratory illness cases on the rise, doctors offering earlier virus...
Chicago hospitals seeing early rise in RSV cases among young children.
View ArticleDan Cronin, longtime chairman of DuPage County Board, won’t seek fourth term
Dan Cronin, the Republican who has led the DuPage County Board for more than a decade even as Democrats made dramatic gains in the longtime G.O.P. stronghold, says he will not seek reelection when his...
View ArticleUChicago Medicine’s Emily Sharp-Kellar to compete on ‘Jeopardy!’ episode shot...
The show's 38th season began Monday hosted by Mike Richards, who stepped down as Alex Trebek’s replacement on the popular game show on Aug. 20 and was fired as the show’s executive producer a week and...
View ArticlePets at Chicago Heights’ South Suburban Humane Society wait to be adopted as...
Animal shelters across Chicagoland — and the country — are overcrowded, with some shelters seeing more returns and lower adoption numbers than usual. At Chicago Heights’ South Suburban Humane Society,...
View ArticleChicago aldermen pay: How much money each City Council member makes
Aldermen's salaries range from less than $110,000 to more than $123,000.
View ArticleTwo men dead after shooting and stabbing in Humboldt Park
A 44-year-old man stabbed a 38-year-old man in the back with a knife after being shot by the man, police said.
View ArticleChicago aldermen raises: Six council members reject 5.5% pay increase, other...
With the raise, the highest aldermanic pay will top $130,000. Three indicted aldermen took the increase.
View ArticleLawsuit against Dennis Hastert involving hush-money pact settles before trial
Lawsuit against Dennis Hastert involving hush-money pact is settled before trial.
View ArticleMan charged with DUI after crashing into school bus in Crystal Lake,...
Students were evacuated safely and one minor injury was reported.
View ArticleCelebrating Mexican Independence Day, Chicago-style, with car caravans and...
For decades, people have shown their pride in Mexican identity and culture by driving in caravans, waving flags and honking through the neighborhoods shaped by Mexican immigrants.
View ArticleChicago Sky owner Michael Alter fined by city ethics board for seeking Mayor...
The board voted to impose a $5,000 fee.
View ArticleCPS logged 245 COVID-19 cases, with nearly 5,500 students and staff...
Taft High School logged eight cases through Saturday, with 555 close contacts identified.
View ArticleInaugural Englewood Music Fest is Saturday. Organizers’ goal is to celebrate...
First annual festival in Englewood meant to empower community members and showcase "Englewood excellence."
View ArticleNearly 450 Illinois school districts and private schools have signed up for...
Logistics have slowed the rollout of COVID-19 SHIELD Illinois testing in schools
View ArticleA scheduling conflict at Soldier Field with the Bears forces the Chicago Fire...
Sharing Soldier Field with the Bears comes with a price for the Chicago Fire. Here’s how much they have to pay Bridgeview to return to SeatGeek Stadium for one match.
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