The Chicago Board of Education approved a small increase to its property tax levy on Monday that will allow the district to collect about $40 million more than originally planned. For taxpayers, that means someone with a $250,000 home will …
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Man fatally shot in West Garfield Park Read MoreA woman died three days after she was shot in the head on the Lower West Side earlier this month. Itzel Gomez, 24, was a passenger in a vehicle in the 2200 block of West 23rd Place around 7:20 p.m. …
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From the Capitol to the clubhouse, a Sun-Times politics reporter took a swing at covering baseball Read MoreCharges were pending for a motorist who crashed into a police car on its way to a call late Monday in the Avalon Park neighborhood on the South Side. The officers were in the squad car that had it’s sirens …
Car slams into police car with lights and sirens activated in Avalon Park Read MoreThe aurora borealis (in the Northern Hemisphere) or aurora australis (in the Southern Hemisphere) is a stunning natural phenomenon, famous worldwide for its breathtaking display. The eighth edition of The Northern Lights Photographer of the Year brings together the most extraordinary aurora …
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Woman behind infamous ‘Monkey Christ’ restoration dies aged 94 Read MoreA Thai court has sentenced former Miss Universe pageant co-owner Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajutatip to two years in prison for financial fraud stemming from a sketchy corporate bond investment scheme, though authorities will have to find her first. Bangkok South Kwaeng …
Former Miss Universe co-owner gets 2 years in prison for fraud Read MoreSAN JOSE – It’s only the end of December, but already the San Jose Sharks can match last season’s win total of 20 by beating the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday afternoon at SAP Center. The last time the Sharks had …
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South Bay car chase ends in arrest of two East Bay men Read MoreIt’s no wonder President Trump last summer laughed off entrepreneur Elon Musk’s attempt to start a new third political party as revenge for Trump persisting in pushing his “big, beautiful bill,” which promises to increase the national debt by at …
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South Bay car chase ends in arrest of two East Bay men Read MoreIt’s no wonder President Trump last summer laughed off entrepreneur Elon Musk’s attempt to start a new third political party as revenge for Trump persisting in pushing his “big, beautiful bill,” which promises to increase the national debt by at …
Elias: Musk’s bid to create rift with ‘America Party’ going nowhere Read MoreAs Tachiya Bryant’s work as a multimedia artist in San Jose began to gain momentum, she knew she needed a dedicated studio to take the next step in her career. But renting a workspace in the pricey South Bay was …
Wish Book: Local Color fosters community for San Jose artists Read MoreShortly after the year began, the 5-year-anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdowns brought a stark reminder of the lows the industry had hit not so long ago. While many restaurants that were around before the pandemic are seeing brighter days, dozens …
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