Surge of International students from India prompts University of Illinois to...
A soaring number of international students are arriving at the University of Illinois, prompting the university to make plans to to open a liaison office in New Delhi and Bengaluru by next year.
View ArticleGOP contends census results invalidate Illinois legislative maps; Democrats...
Illinois Republicans say census data released last week invalidates the state legislative maps drawn by Democrats based on earlier population estimates
View ArticleIllinois Commerce Commission announces new area code for south and west...
The 464 area code will be assigned to new customers requesting local phone, cellular and paging services as well as alarms. Those who already have a 708 prefix will retain their numbers.
View ArticleNew daily COVID-19 cases in Chicago top 400, a metric cited a year ago when...
The city passes the benchmark with the new school year starting Aug. 30.
View ArticleColumn: Welcome to Chicago, you’ve been ticketed for speeding, blinking and...
Chicago programmed its speed cameras to ticket anyone going 6 mph over the speed limit and made $11.3 million in the first two months. So now it's time to erase a budget shortfall with more fines!
View ArticleDaywatch: Chicago Park District workers disciplined after sexual misconduct...
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View Article2 men killed in North Austin shooting
Two men were killed after both suffered gunshot wounds to the head in the North Austin neighborhood Monday afternoon, Chicago police said in a media notification.
View ArticlePower outage on Metra trains cause significant delays
A power outage on Metra train lines caused significant delays Tuesday morning.
View ArticleProsecutors in ComEd bribery case orbiting Madigan offer no hints on new...
Federal prosecutors said Tuesday the grand jury investigation into the alleged bribery scheme involving former House Speaker Michael Madigan remains active, but offered no hints on whether new charges...
View ArticleKenosha sheriff, city police gave armed civilians license ‘to wreak havoc and...
A federal lawsuit filed in Wisconsin seeks damages against Kenosha authorities for allegedly allowing armed civilians including Kyle Rittenhouse to operate freely during last summer's unrest, resulting...
View ArticleHugo Sonnenschein, oversaw building and enrollment expansion as U. of C....
Former University of Chicago president Hugo Sonnenschein has died
View ArticleRead the lawsuit filed by Anthony Huber’s parents against Kenosha authorities
The parents of Anthony Huber filed a federal lawsuit alleging Kenosha sheriff and city police gave armed civilians license "to wreak havoc and inflict injury" during last summer’s unrest. Read the...
View ArticleWhen is it a HIPAA violation to disclose proof of vaccination? More COVID-19...
When is it a HIPAA violation to disclose proof of vaccination? How can you still catch COVID-19 if you’re vaccinated?
View ArticleCoalition of Chicago theaters, CSO and Lyric Opera will require vaccinations...
A large number of Chicago-area theaters and performing arts companies, led by the League of Chicago Theatres, announced Tuesday morning they will require COVID-19 precautions including proof of...
View ArticleChicago pharmacist faces federal charges for allegedly selling COVID-19...
A Chicago pharmacist was arrested for allegedly selling authentic COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay.
View Article70-year-old woman killed
Yvonne Ruzich, 70, was shot as she sat in her vehicle in the Hegewisch neighborhood in the 13300 block of South Baltimore Avenue about 4:30 a.m. Monday. Two men approached her and opened fire,...
View ArticleWilmette teen charged in fatal Lincolnwood hit-and-run
A Wilmette teenager has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in Lincolnwood last month.
View ArticleWatch live: Dr. Arwady provides update on COVID-19 in Chicago
Chicago’s public health commissioner provides an update on COVID-19 as new daily cases in the city top 400. Watch live here.
View ArticleDeerfield man is first human case of West Nile virus reported this year in...
Lake County health officials are asking residents to take precautions to protect themselves from mosquitoes after a Deerfield man in his 70s became ill from West Nile virus in late July.
View ArticleNorthern Illinois faculty gets greenlight to pivot to remote instruction if...
Faculty and staff at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb will be allowed to pivot to remote instruction for students if on-campus COVID-19 rates hit or exceed 8% this fall, union officials said...
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