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Some Chicago alderpersons want Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration to explain how the city responds to extreme weather, such as the recent heat wave that saw temperatures in the 90s and very warm nights. Advocates for seniors, low-income residents, the homeless …

The CTA, Metra and Pace boards have approved a new day pass allowing commuters to access unlimited rides on the three systems on a given day. The Pace Board of Directors unanimously voted to approve the combined day pass during …

Chicago firefighters and paramedics will march on Michigan Avenue during an action-packed NASCAR weekend to press their three-yearslong demand for a new contract that includes adding 20 ambulances, their union president said Thursday. Pat Cleary, president of Chicago Fire Fighters …

A federal judge handed a two-year prison sentence Thursday to a Manteno man who admitted shoving a police officer and throwing a metal travel mug at a police line during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot but has since …

Hey Kasama, another Chicago eatery is prepping for “The Bear” effect — again. Last season, Kasama experienced an increase in patrons eager to check out the restaurant that Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) visited for inspiration. SPOILER ALERT! If you’ve not yet streamed …

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SAN FRANCISCO – The Cubs pitching staff took another injury hit Thursday, as right-hander Javier Assad landed on the 15-day IL with a strained right forearm extensor. The Cubs also signed reliever Vinny Nittoli, who was in major-league spring training …

Walgreens is finalizing a plan to fix its U.S. business that could result in closing hundreds of additional stores over the next three years. CEO Tim Wentworth told analysts Thursday morning that “changes are imminent” for about 25% of the …

Matteson residents were allowed to return to their homes Thursday afternoon, hours after a train derailed and officials worried about a possible chemical leak from the wreckage. “Everything has been mitigated and there is no danger to the public,” Mayor …

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The American Academy of Pediatrics, headquartered in suburban Chicago, has historically positioned itself as an advocate for all kids, including LGBTQIA+ (also referred to as gender-diverse) youth. It is, therefore, unacceptable that this organization, with more than 67,000 members, would …

In the 10-minute prologue for “A Quiet Place Part II,” we learned the Abbott family from the original movie were at a Little League game in their idyllic hometown of Millbrook, New York, on the first day of the alien …

An 18-year-old from North Lawndale was charged with first-degree murder for fatally shooting a man in West Ridge earlier this month, Chicago police said Thursday afternoon. Nicolas Novak was also charged for not having a Firearm Owners Identification card and …

Access Contemporary Music is halting plans to open its fourth music school in Lake View, after reaching an impasse with its prospective landlord. The nonprofit wanted to open a space for both music classes and performances at 4116 N. Clark …

AUSTIN, Texas — Singer, songwriter, satirist and novelist Kinky Friedman, who led the alt-country band Texas Jewboys, toured with Bob Dylan, sang with Willie Nelson, and dabbled in politics with campaigns for Texas governor and other statewide offices, has died. …

Shortly after ex-Ald. Edward Burke was indicted on corruption charges in 2019, church officials said they would wait to see if he got convicted before deciding whether to return a $10,000 donation one of his campaign funds made to a …

LAS VEGAS — The Blackhawks won’t announce who they’re selecting with the No. 2 pick until general manager Kyle Davidson walks on stage at the NHL draft Friday, but they have already made the decision internally. “We feel pretty confident with …

A teen boy was critically hurt after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound Thursday in Kenwood. The 14-year-old shot himself in the leg about noon while in the 1300 block of East Hyde Park Boulevard, Chicago police said. It wasn’t clear …

A Chicago police officer faces dismissal for allegedly attacking his pregnant girlfriend and abusing her throughout their tumultuous relationship. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability found earlier this year that Officer Jose Moreno should be fired, insisting that his alleged …

NBC executives know darn well that their vast coverage of the Tokyo Summer Olympics in 2021 led to vast confusion. Though the 13-hour time difference was beyond its control, NBC didn’t help itself with a confusing interface on its nascent …