The Chicago Teachers Union is working to use its newfound political power to win a broad set of “common good” demands while realizing a vision of world-class public education.
Voters in Iroquois, Perry, Clinton, Madison, Calhoun, Jersey and Greene counties will see similar non binding advisory referendum questions this November. Twenty-six counties have already passed similar referendums asking voters if they want to separate from Chicago.
Actor Mike Myers walked the red carpet at the Chicago International Film Festival, one man was killed and two others wounded in a shooting near the Howard Red Line station in Rogers Park, and the longest-serving exonerated man sued Chicago and its police officers.
The debate over whether Election Day should be a holiday could probably be placed on a ballot, but do Illinois officials treat the first Tuesday of November in that way?
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is reminding election officials about added safeguards put in place to ensure that only legally-qualified U.S. citizens can register to vote at the DMV.
Today, the Tribune Editorial Board publishes our third installment of endorsements for all contested Illinois House races in 2024. District 49 Voters are blessed with two appealing candidates in this west suburban district,
The Illinois Department of Transportation was awarded an $81 million federal grant for its Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency Program that will be put toward its 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project.
The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has begun. Madigan had been indicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges as a part of what federal prosecutors call "the Madigan enterprise,
Among the drug companies to contribute campaign money to U.S. Reps. Brad Schneider, Robin Kelly and Darin LaHood are several firms accused of helping to fuel the opioid crisis that's claimed more than 500,
Temperatures feel positively summer-like in the Chicago area this weekend, but winter is right around the corner, and an emerging pattern may impact our weather in a big way.
Illinois football will be donning a much more leathery look for its game against Michigan, as the Illini honor Red Grange's legendary game 100 years ago.
Opening statements in Madigan’s trial are expected to begin Monday afternoon after a grueling two weeks of jury selection finally concludes with the seating of the last two alternate jurors.
George O. Waring, IV, MD provides insights from an on-demand poster as part of the annual American Academy of Ophthalmology taking place in Chicago, Illinois. This poster shared data on the the 9-month FDA data of the recently approved excimer laser,
LAKE COUNTY (WLS) -- A school bus and a semi were involved in a crash in the north suburbs. Video captured by ABC7 Chicago shows as the yellow school bus is being towed with extensive damage. The crash happened near IL-137 and US Route 41 in North Chicago. Police have not released any information regarding the crash.
Despite tax debts, arrests and residency questions, judges running for retention in Cook County have drawn little attention and run a quiet — and at times evasive — campaign.
Before the Chicago Blackhawks’ loss, CHSN’s president bristled at Comcast’s talking points during stalled negotiations: “We don’t want people to cut the cord. It’s not in
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Among the notes from around Chicago outdoors are Paul Strand finding mushrooms in a very down fall with the dryness, some thoughts on lakefront northern pike and a quote on AI and mushrooms.
Week 8 of the Illinois high school football season is here around the Peoria area. Here is the full list of IHSA scores from Friday and Saturday, plus links to all Journal Star coverage. Click here for a recap and highlights from Week 8 games around the Peoria area.
The jury that will decide the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was still being chosen Wednesday after days of intensive and often lengthy questioning.
The worker-owned collective ChiCommons helps Chicago residents find local mutual aid-based organizations. By Damon Orion In July 2024, the Council Office
No one was injured during a shooting on the Bishop Ford Freeway late Wednesday. Around 11:40 p.m., state troopers responded to the Chicago Police Department for a report of a shoo
Houston’s Investigative team is not stopping anytime soon. The KPRC 2 Investigation into questionable Houston Housing Authority contracts has uncovered a bizarre business hired to help in Houston. Investigator Amy Davis has part three of the deep dive into contracts costing us millions of dollars.
