At least 64 people were shot, 7 of fatally, in weekend gun violence in...
Nine juveniles were among at least 64 people shot, seven of them fatally, in attacks across Chicago between Friday afternoon and Monday morning, authorities said.
View ArticleVeronica Wolski, QAnon supporter at center of ivermectin firestorm, dies of...
The QAnon adherent who was a cause célèbre for ivermectin died in the intensive care unit of AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center early Monday.
View ArticleRestaurants’ use of plastic utensils would be limited under proposed Chicago...
One critic said the measure is "masquerading as a pro-environment step."
View ArticleGov. J.B. Pritzker says he’ll sign sweeping energy proposal that bails out...
Illinois Senate sends sweeping energy policy legislation to Gov. J.B. Pritzker
View ArticleChicago Park District reverses position and installs life ring at Rogers Park...
Rogers Park residents had taken it upon themselves to place life rings — at least four — on the pier. Each time, the Park District had removed the rings.
View ArticleLow-income parents seeking employment can get free child care under COVID-19...
In an effort to help parents and childcare providers hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois announces it will offer three months of free child care for low-income parents who are trying to return...
View ArticleLife rings installed at pier where 19-year-old drowned
Miguel Cisneros Diaz, 19, drowned in Lake Michigan near Tobey Prinz Beach Park on Aug. 22, 2021, after jumping off the pier before lifeguards were on duty. There was no life ring on the pier. After...
View ArticleSome parents call CPS reopening ‘chaotic,’ demand a remote learning option...
More testing, contact tracing and remote learning access are among parents' demands.
View ArticleDaywatch: Pritzker says he’ll sign sweeping energy proposal that bails out...
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View ArticleCPS parents demand remote learning option
People rally near Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's home to demand an option for remote learning as the COVID-19 pandemic persists.
View ArticleMore charges coming in overtime-kickback case involving CPS principal,...
Prosecutors told a judge Tuesday they expect to file new charges in a case against a former principal at Brennemann Elementary School in Buena Park.
View ArticleChicago removes Connecticut and Washington, D.C., from COVID-19 travel advisory
California, Puerto Rico and Vermont could be removed from the advisory next week if they keep their numbers down.
View ArticleFrom booster shots to mixing and matching vaccines, 5 things to know for...
Health officials are still collecting data on possible boosters for those who got the J&J; vaccine. Here’s what people who got this vaccine should know now.
View ArticleChicago will pay $20.5 million to two men who say ex-detective framed them...
Cases tied to ex-Det. Reynaldo Guevara have cost the city about $60 million in lawsuits.
View ArticleProsecutors: Tapes capture R. Kelly threatening his victims
Prosecutors want a New York City jury at the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial to hear profane video and audio recordings they say demonstrate how he threatened his victims with violence.
View ArticleAld. James Gardiner under federal probe
Federal investigators have launched an inquiry into Ald. Jim Gardiner’s conduct in office, including whether he retaliated against constituents for political purposes, sources told the Tribune.
View ArticleFuneral for U.S. Marine Cpl. Humberto Sanchez
Marine Cpl. Humberto Sanchez was remembered Tuesday as a “gap filler and bridge builder” who gave his life to help American citizens and Afghan refugees trying to escape the Taliban.
View ArticleSeven more businesses cited for violating Chicago’s mask mandate
Chicago’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection cited seven businesses between last Thursday and Sunday for failing to follow the city’s indoor mask mandate, according to a Tuesday...
View Article‘A perfect Marine’: Pastor and politicians honor Indiana’s Cpl. Humberto...
He was remembered Tuesday as a “gap filler and bridge builder” who gave his life to help Americans and Afghan refugees trying to escape the Taliban.
View ArticleLightfoot proposes new ordinance targeting gang members for fines and...
Under pressure to crack down on Chicago’s homicide problem, Mayor Lori Lightfoot introduced an ordinance Tuesday that would slap gang members with fines and give police the authority to seize their...
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