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Who are the people who will vote in Chicago’s school board elections?

A majority of voters in the inaugural Chicago school board elections may not be CPS parents, or parents at all, a WBEZ analysis finds.

Sixth edition of Chicago Architecture Biennial is coming next September

Every Biennial has had a theme and the title for this one will be “CAB 6: Shift: Architecture in Times of Radical Change,” with projects from some 50 countries.

Yes, you can register to vote on Election Day in Illinois. Here's how

Illinois’ regular voter registration deadline has passed, but residents wanting to cast ballots still can take advantage of grace period registration.

Daywatch: Johnson’s CPD budget plan cuts constitutional policing

Johnson’s $17.3 billion spending plan for the city carves out $2.1 billion for the Chicago Police Department, a $58.7 million increase from this year’s allocation. However, it also includes 456 vacant positions being cut — 98 of them sworn and 358 civilian — saving more than $50 million in salary and other costs.

When civil rights are at stake, electing state judges is a risk

A state judiciary that has the ability to make tough decisions that uphold civil rights requires an independence that may be incompatible with being elected, a Legal Defense Fund attorney writes.

How Chicago’s Tech Boom is Changing the City

In the past few years, Chicago has seen huge growth in its tech industry, making it one of the most exciting places for tech in the U.S. This tech boom is not just creating jobs but is also reshaping Chicago’s neighborhoods,

Area Football Teams Learn Their Seedings And Opponents As IHSA Prepares To Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Playoffs

BLOOMINGTON - The Illinois High School Association announced their 2024 football playoff pairings in a statewide-televised show on Saturday evening, where

Johnstone nurtured McLean County agriculture

Lyle Johnstone was a tireless and innovative farmer, agribusiness organizer and teacher, and the Illinois Farm Bureau is just part of his legacy.

The first commercial carbon sequestration plant in the U.S. has a big problem. It leaks

If CCS operations leak, they can pose significant risks to water resources. That’s because pressurized CO2 stored underground can escape or propel brine trapped in the saline reservoirs typically used for permanent storage.

Olivia Herron Sets MVC Record as Southern Illinois Sweeps UIC

Olivia Herron set a Missouri Valley Conference record among four program marks as Southern Illinois swept University of Illinois Chicago.

Bears DB Should Have to Walk Back to Illinois After Taunting Fans Before Game-Losing Hail Mary

If you missed it in the 4 p.m. window, the Commanders beat the Bears on a Hail Mary, and a guy in the crowd got video of Chicago DB Tyrique Stevenson taunting the crowd before batting the pass backward and into the end zone: Crazy video I got of #Commanders vs #bears walk off pic.

Wolves Weekly: Chicago Drops 2-Game Set, Prospects Are Alright & Slavin Named Captain

The Chicago Wolves named Josiah Slavin the captain of the team. They also faced the Milwaukee Admirals in a back-to-back set, dropping both.

Illinois voters are being asked whether to leave Chicago behind

Voters in Madison County and other places around Illinois will be asked whether a new state should be formed out of downstate and leave Cook County by itself.

Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for the 2024 general election

Illinois voters head to the polls again on November 5 for the election, with candidates appearing on the ballot for president, Congress, Illinois General Assembly, Illinois Supreme Court and local races.

AP Top 25: Notre Dame enters top 10; Illinois falls to No. 24

Notre Dame, knocked out of the top 10 after its Week 2 loss to Northern Illinois, moved up four spots and is No. 8 following its 51-14 win over Navy. No. 9 BYU went on the road and beat UCF to go 8-0 and has its highest ranking since 2020, when the Cougars ...

One Dead, Another Critically Wounded in Belmont Harbor Shooting in Chicago

A shooting at Belmont Harbor in Chicago left one man dead and another critically injured; no arrests have been made.

Former Illinois Black Panthers celebrate a new heritage trail commemorating their legacy

A self-guided online tour is in the works for the 12 sites in Chicago and one in Peoria that are listed on the inaugural trail.

CPS School Board: The race in the Loop, South Side's 6th District

The 6th District is unique as it includes the Loop and also parts of Englewood — two of the most economically different neighborhoods in the city.

16-Year-Old Charged with Felony for Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking in Chicago

A 16-year-old has been charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking in Chicago after an October 24 incident involving a chemical irritant and car theft.

Fallout 76 Has the Perfect Location for a Future Expedition

As Fallout 76 continues to move into new locales, one prominent United States metropolis should be the next up on the schedule.

Person shot, suspect also shot after exchanging gunfire with police on North Side, CPD says

Shootings in Chicago this weekend have left at least 11 people shot, two fatally, police said. Here are the latest live news updates.

Dillon Gabriel leads No. 1 Oregon to a rout of No. 20 Illinois

Gabriel threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as the Ducks routed the Illini 38-9 to remain undefeated.

Melita M. Garza: There are lessons to learn from the news ghosts of journalism’s past

In a new age of journalism, journalists today and tomorrow need to revere the past, learn from mistakes and work to build legacies of truth. Melita M. Garza is the Tom and June Netzel Sleeman Scholar in Business Journalism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a public voices fellow with The OpEd Project.

Editorial: Illinoisans, vote ‘no’ on the millionaire’s tax ballot question

Should the Illinois Constitution be amended to create an additional 3% tax on income greater than $1,000,000 for the purpose of dedicating funds raised to property tax relief?” This statewide ballot question,

Networking Strategies for Success in Illinois’s Tech Scene

Illinois, especially Chicago, has fast emerged as a vibrant tech hub, attracting entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators. As technology companies of all sizes compete in this space, effective networking is essential to staying ahead.

Upcoming Ribbon Cutting for Chicago Hotdogs and More Carbondale

Chicago Hot Dogs, Carbondale will offer a variety of menu items inspired by the classic Chicago-style hot dog. This freshly steamed buns, all-beef franks, and the iconic combination of mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, pickles, sport peppers, and celery salt. In addition to hot dogs, they will serve a range of other Chicago-inspired fare.

Pilsen Is Changing. Can A ‘Mom-And-Pop’ Landlord Make A Difference?

Pilsen is rapidly gentrifying, driving out longtime families. But landlord Lionel Bottari has long offered rental units at below-market rates to Latino families, hoping to help neighbors stay in the area they know and love.

Illinois officials call out illicit sales, THCA for eating into legal cannabis sales

Illinois’ cannabis industry hit new heights in fiscal year 2024, with adult-use sales eclipsing $2 billion and dozens of new dispensaries opened their doors. But the latest annual cannabis report from the state also reveals a market still wrestling with persistent illicit sales and an emerging threat from unregulated hemp-derived products.

Chicago to see final sunset of 6 p.m. as daylight saving time approaches

Enjoy it while it lasts, Chicago: sunsets after 6 p.m. will soon be a thing of the past. According to NBC 5 Storm Team meteorologist Kevin Jeanes, Monday will be the final 6 p.m. sunset of 2024, with sunsets only getting early from there.

New Northwestern study explores how incarceration impacts health, risk for dementia

The study is the first to investigate how health is affected by the length of time and frequency someone is incarcerated, at what age, what type of detention center they were in and how recently they were imprisoned.

Big Pharma gives big to campaigns of several Illinois members of Congress

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,

Chicago’s 78 Project Loses $285M Anchor Tenant

Developer Related Midwest is left without an anchor tenant for its massive 62-acre parcel after the University of Illinois bailed on its project.

Vandals spray paint, break window of Lincoln Park bank

Around 12:15 a.m., officers on patrol were waved down by witnesses in the 2000 block of North Halsted Street who told them three people had vandalized a bank, Chicago police said.

La Niña expected to impact Chicago winter forecast, but what does that mean?

The NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released its winter weather projections for the Chicago area, with La Niña expected to impact conditions in the Great Lakes this season.

Chicago Fire owner is considering building privately-funded, soccer-specific stadium in the city

Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto said the team is considering building a soccer-specific stadium in Chicago, calling it the “last piece of the puzzle with this club.” On Thursday, Mansueto said the club, which currently plays at Soldier Field, has started to tour potential sites in the city.

Former President Trump Addresses Economic Club of Chicago as Election Season Heats Up

Former President Trump spoke at the Economic Club of Chicago, amidst heightened security and local political criticism.

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