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2+ week, 4+ day ago  (861+ words) With Chicago's curfew rules still very much a matter of political debate in the city, eight young people were arrested late Wednesday and two dozen violations were issued after another chaotic "teen takeover" popped up downtown, the first of the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (254+ words) Chicago Tribune Judge orders Trump administration to allow clergy access at Broadview immigration facility for Easter holy days Column: The Jaden Ivey debacle is another embarrassing failure for Art'ras Karni'ovas and the Chicago Bulls Terry Savage: Social Security Fairness Act…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (764+ words) The influential teachers union, an ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson, wants educators to participate in protests in the nation's third-largest city on May 1, coinciding with workers' rights rallies worldwide. But the newly named leader of Chicago Public Schools has rejected…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (120+ words) On the Democratic ballot are 10 candidates: Robert Peters, Eric France, Donna Miller, Yumeka Brown, Willie Preston, Jesse Jackson, Patrick Keating, Toni Brown, Sidney Moore and Adal Regis." A crowded field seeks to replace outgoing U. S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who is running…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago  (1321+ words) The Chicago Board of Education voted Monday to install interim CEO Macquline King as the district's next permanent leader, tapping a former teacher and principal with deep local roots to helm the nation's fourth-largest school district. In an 18-1 vote, board…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (444+ words) January 26, 2026 / 10: 30 AM CST / CBS Chicago It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects. Long COVID affects millions of people…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (263+ words) Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve Mc Michael has been diagnosed with Stage 3 (of 4) chronic traumatic encephalopathy, according to the Concussion & CTE Foundation. Mc Michael, who died last year at age 67 following a five-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),…...

8+ hour, 4+ min ago  (1479+ words) Illinois is seeing a surge in data center development, especially in the Chicago area. Consumer advocates say energy demand tied to data centers is already raising electric bills. Residents and experts worry about long-term impacts on water use and affordability....

7+ hour, 48+ min ago  (258+ words) Dave Mc Ginnis, who nearly became Chicago Bears head coach in 1999, died at age 74. He was also Bears linebackers coach from 1986-95. Suit filed against Mc Donald's by Black former execs will head to trial as political winds surrounding DEI shift…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (391+ words) Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson has identified at least one area where quarterback Caleb Williams can improve in the offseason: passes to the left side of the field. Terry Savage: Social Security Fairness Act windfalls can surprise some seniors with…...