Chicago Federation of Labor President Bob Reiter urged City Council members on Friday to not rule out a property tax increase, arguing that there are ways to protect Black homeowners hit hardest by what he called “out of whack assessments.” …
Labor leader Bob Reiter urges City Council to not rule out property tax increase Read MoreWhen Bret Bielema was in contract negotiations with Illinois before formally accepting the coaching job, someone thought it necessary to point out to him, “You know, we aren’t just trying to win six games and get to a bowl around …
Illinois, Bielema head back up to Wisconsin and — whoa — how the tables have turned Read MoreCrane basketball is ready to play the role of the overlooked sleeper, both in the city and throughout the state in Class 2A. “We feel like we can compete for a city and state title,” said coach Mekiel Posey, whose …
Seven teams outside of the preseason Super 25 to keep an eye on Read MoreThe Chicago Transit Authority says it plans to buy up to 150 hybrid buses after receiving a $121 million federal grant this week. The Federal Transit Administration on Thursday announced $1.1 billion in awards through its Low or No Emission …
CTA to buy up to 150 hybrid buses with $121 million federal grant Read MoreShe’s worked at multi-Michelin-starred restaurants and at renowned pastry shop Pierre Hermé in Paris. But when it comes to Thanksgiving desserts, pastry chef Leigh Omilinsky is all about comfort and familiarity. “I like anything that gives you that warm and …
Tap into fall flavors with Daisies’ malt maple pie Read MoreThe quarterly progress update on the ongoing efforts to reach zero-emissions operations at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will be presented at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Banning’s Landing Community Center in Wilmington. The meeting also …
LA, Long Beach ports to give quarterly pollution updates Read MoreANAHEIM –– As the Ducks geared up for Saturday’s swordfight with the Vegas Golden Knights, they had one lottery pick solidifying his standing and another on precarious footing. Beckett Sennecke scored a goal in Thursday’s 3-2 loss to Ottawa that …
Ducks have a pair of lottery pick going opposite directions Read MoreBy LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press The fallout from Jeffrey Epstein’s transgressions spans oceans and continents, from the vulnerable girls he exploited to the privileged people and institutions that chose to associate with him, cover up his activities — or look …
The fallout of Epstein’s crimes span the globe. Here’s a look at some of those paying the cost Read MoreLOS ANGELES — Tyler Higbee’s designation to injured reserve came as a surprise on Wednesday. The Rams tight end had rolled his ankle against the Seattle Seahawks, but was able to get off the field on his own and the …
Tyler Higbee injury could open opportunity for Rams rookie Terrance Ferguson Read MoreBy Jenna Jarrah Every Christmas Allison Seward gets into the holiday spirit by adorning her Woodland Hills home with decorations that include more than 100 Christmas trees, and lights, ornaments, inflatables and wreaths. As part of the celebration she hosts …
One woman’s Christmas magic, and three teens’ hard work, saves abandoned cats Read MoreBy ALI SWENSON, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. personally directed the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to update its website to contradict its longtime guidance that vaccines don’t cause autism, he …
RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC’s new guidance on vaccines and autism Read MoreBy JULIE WATSON, Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration has sued California for providing in-state college tuition, scholarships, and state-funded financial aid to students who aren’t legally in the United States. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the …
Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally Read MoreLOS ANGELES — To call No. 3 UCLA’s roaring start to the season impressive would, unobjectively, be an understatement. Five wins, two being double-digit victories over top-15 programs, have comfortably placed the Bruins (5-0) in the upper echelon of the …
No. 3 UCLA women’s basketball taking ‘aggressive first’ approach Read MoreTwo were critically injured in the attack (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A grizzly bear has attacked a group of schoolchildren on a hike in Canada. At least one person has died and 11 people injured after the incident in Bella Coola …
At least one dead and 11 injured after grizzly bear attacks schoolchildren Read MoreTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page We’ve probably all done it. You know the deadline’s coming. You haven’t done the preparation. Then …
Pope Leo tells kids: ‘Don’t let AI do your homework’ Read MoreTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page Zohran Mamdani met Donald Trump in the White House this evening after winning New York’s mayoral …
Trump tells Zohran Mamdani ‘it’s OK’ to call him a fascist during White House meeting Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO — Riordan quarterback Michael Mitchell Jr. has decommitted from Vanderbilt, according to reports from The Tennessean and 247 Sports. The news comes hours before Riordan plays in one of the most important games in school history when the …
Riordan quarterback Michael Mitchell Jr. decommits from Vanderbilt: reports Read MoreANTIOCH — A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle, and police said they arrested the person driving on suspicion of felony hit-and-run. The collision happened Wednesday at the intersection of A Street and W. 18th Street about 6:15 …
Driver suspected of leaving fatal East Bay hit-and-run Read MoreBy Ali Swenson | Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. personally directed the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to update its website to contradict its longtime guidance that vaccines don’t cause autism, …
RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC’s new guidance on vaccines and autism Read MoreThe Hotline mailbag publishes weekly. Send questions to wilnerhotline@bayareanewsgroup.com and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line. Or hit me on the social media platform X: @WilnerHotline Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity. I don’t understand why the …
Mailbag: Diving into the Big Ten’s private capital deal (USC and Michigan dissent, the Enterprises factor, the rights lockup) and more Read More