Mount Prospect police patch out
Mount Prospect trustees voted 4-3 to eliminate the patch on the uniforms of village police officers that feature the controversial “thin blue line” flag.
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The board of trustees for the village of Mount Prospect voted 4-3 Tuesday night to eliminate the patch on the uniforms of village police officers that features the controversial “thin blue line” flag.
View ArticleClermont City Center closed, deemed unsafe due to ‘settling’
Clermont City Center has been closed for two weeks now, and the employees relocated to the arts and recreation center. The reason: The building is settling.
View ArticleAfter 18 months of COVID-19 interruptions, students across suburban Chicago...
Students across suburban Chicago began returning to the classroom Wednesday for full in-person learning amid tightened COVID-19 rules, the third school year with pandemic restrictions in place.
View ArticlePolice Superintendent David Brown says it’s ‘an outrage’ judge ordered...
Chicago police Superintendent David Brown late Wednesday issued an angry statement against a federal judge’s decision to release the man accused of making a straw purchase of the gun used to kill...
View ArticleIllinois State Fair promises family fun after a COVID year off
The Illinois State Fair kicks off Thursday. Here's what you need to know before heading to the fairgrounds in Springfield.
View ArticleCommunity members gather in Morgan Park to pray for peace and strength in...
Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday at the 22nd District Chicago Police station in the Morgan Park neighborhood, where many police officers, other first responders and city workers live.
View ArticleBud Billiken Parade 2021: A modified route and free COVID-19 vaccinations are...
Bands, drill teams and dancers will march in the 10-block parade down King Drive this Saturday, Aug. 14 in Bronzeville.
View ArticleColumn: As COVID cases surge, the unvaccinated-by-choice should know they’re...
As the delta variant causes a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths among unvaccinated people in states like Florida and Texas, the vaccinated have every right to be angry.
View ArticleFourth day of severe weather for Chicago area, forecasters say: ‘Nicer...
After a fourth consecutive day of "unsettled" weather, Friday and the weekend should be dry and sunny, forecasters say.
View ArticleDaywatch: Chicago cop’s death continues to roil city, CPS rejects remote plea...
Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.
View ArticleWatch live: Dr. Allison Arwady discusses the impact of Lollapalooza on...
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady is scheduled to hold a press conference at 9:30 a.m.
View ArticleTwo 16-year-old boys shot — one fatally — when bullets fly into a home;...
A 16-year-old boy was killed as he sat inside his home Wednesday afternoon, and another 16-year-old also was wounded, Chicago police said.
View ArticleIllinois launches online site for residents to check COVID-19 vaccination status
Illinois launches site for residents to check vaccination status
View ArticleMan killed in Cottage Grove Heights crash, 2 others injured, Chicago police say
One man was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash late Wednesday, Chicago police said.
View ArticleO’Hare Airport travel tips: How to navigate one of the world’s busiest airports
Traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic carries extra stress, but an O'Hare airport volunteer has tips for navigating the Chicago airport.
View ArticleChicago’s population grew slightly over last decade, according to 2020 census
The 2020 U.S. Census shows Chicago's population grew slightly over last decade after a sharp decline in the previous ten years.
View ArticleRockford woman killed when tree crushes mobile home during severe weather....
A person was killed when a tree fell on a mobile home in Rockford and two other people had to be rescued from the residence, officials said.
View ArticleWith COVID-19 delta variant surge, here’s what to know about dining around...
Chicago restaurants are requiring vaccination and masks as COVID-19 cases rise. Here's what to know about dining indoors amid the delta variant surge.
View ArticleNorthwestern and Amita hospitals have yet to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for...
A growing number of Illinois hospitals have announced COVID-19 vaccine mandates for their workers in recent weeks, but some of the Chicago area’s highest-profile health systems remain missing from that...
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