District 5a neighborhoods: Austin, Humboldt Park, West Town, Montclare Realtor LaPamela Williams unseated longtime education activist Aaron “Jitu” Brown to win a spot on the school board representing the West Side’s District 5a. Williams, who had the backing of groups …
In upset, LaPamela Williams wins in West Side District 5a Chicago School Board race Read MoreDistrict 1a neighborhoods: O’Hare, Norwood Park, Forest Glen, Jefferson Park, Dunning, Edison Park Retired police officer Margie Luczak unseated incumbent Ed Bannon Tuesday to become the Far Northwest Side’s new representative on the now fully elected school board. Luczak prevailed …
Margie Luczak elected in Far Northwest Side District 1a Chicago School Board race Read MoreChicagoans made history Tuesday as they cast their ballots for all 21 members of the city’s school board for the first time. The showdown for the school board was the marquee race on the ballot, with Gov. JB Pritzker easily …
Votes for Chicago’s first fully elected school board are in. What you need to know about all 21 races. Read MoreIt was March of 2025, and everything sucked. Finances had been tough for a few years for Chicago artist Phineas X. Jones, 53, and he was deeply troubled by the reelection of President Donald Trump. Even so, the times planted …
Maybe it will happen today, one Chicago pessimist hopes. Thousands of fans do too. Read MoreSeeing an August Wilson play on a small stage is always a unique experience. But the intimacy of City Lit Theatre, located on the second floor of an Edgewater church, makes the intensity of gritty drama “King Hedley II” feel …
Review: City Lit’s ‘King Hedley II’ puts August Wilson on a small stage, and audiences are better for it Read MoreThe Elizabethan padlock was discovered buried under sand with the rest of the Ann Francis shipwreck (Picture: Amgueddfa Cymru/Wales News Service) A padlock found in a shipwreck treasure trove remained uncracked for more than 400 years until one move solved …
Ancient padlock found in shipwreck treasure finally cracked solving 400-year mystery Read MoreJasmine Jenkins and Jasmine Smoak are both facing murder charges (Picture: Fulton County Sheriff’s Office) Two Georgia women have been arrested in connection with the death of a four-year-old boy whose body was found under a pile of clothes in …
Two women arrested after boy, 4, found dead under pile of clothes in closet Read MoreVoters delivered a heavy rebuke to President Trump at yesterday’s election (Picture: Getty/Metro) This Sunday will mark ten years since Donald Trump won his earthquake 2016 presidential election victory, promptly turning world politics on its head as a result. But …
What does the Democrat victory in the midterms really mean for Trump and the US? Read MoreSen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed, the Michigan Democrat who will be the first Muslim in the U.S. Senate, used his victory speech to answer the campaign Republicans ran against him. Fox News reported that he called it “one of the ugliest campaigns …
El-Sayed Calls Out Trump and Rogers, Says “Call Me Senator” and “You Chose Hate” Read MoreA man was in critical condition after being stabbed in Washington Park Tuesday afternoon, according to Chicago police. The man, 22, was stabbed in the neck in the 100 block of West Garfield Boulevard at 5:46 p.m., according to Chicago …
Man critically injured in Washington Park stabbing Read MoreGov. JB Pritzker sailed to a rare third term as Illinois’ chief executive Tuesday with his second consecutive reelection victory over Republican challenger Darren Bailey, lining up the incumbent to become the longest-serving Democratic governor in state history. But a …
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker beats Darren Bailey for 3rd term, leaving one question: Will he run for president? Read MoreJJ Gabriel is poised to leave Manchester United (Picture: Getty) JJ Gabriel has reached a verbal agreement with Real Madrid after indicating his desire to leave Manchester United, according to reports. Gabriel, who turned 16 on October 6, informed United …
JJ Gabriel reaches verbal agreement with Real Madrid after Man Utd transfer request Read MoreJesus Owono ‘would never intentionally hurt anyone’, says Andorra defender Lautaro Spatz (Picture: AP) Andorra star Lautaro Spatz has offered his ‘sincere condolences’ to Jesus de Miguel’s loved ones following the footballer’s tragic death, while also sharing a message of …
Jesus Owono’s team-mate defends goalkeeper after death of Jesus de Miguel Read MoreCarrick handed a lifeline with a big victory (Picture: Shutterstock) Michael Carrick was spotted telling Matheus Cunha to leave the pitch immediately after the final whistle in Manchester United’s comeback victory over AS Roma. The Brazil international scored twice as …
Michael Carrick spotted ordering Man Utd star to leave the pitch after Roma win Read MoreArsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks before tonight’s game against Slavia Prague (Credits: Mike Egerton/Press Association) Mikel Arteta has assured one of his out of favour stars that he remains a key part of his plans. The Gunners have made a …
Mikel Arteta sends clear message to £60million Chelsea transfer target Read MoreMaya Jama has emerged as a surprise contender for the next James Bond film (Picture: Ian West/PA Wire) Maya Jama could be trading the Scottish Highlands for the glamorous world of 007 after emerging as a surprise contender to star …
Maya Jama favourite for Bond role after winning over Netflix viewers Read MoreBargain bonanza (Sony Interactive Entertainment) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Sony has started Black Friday early …
007 First Light is 50% off in massive PlayStation Store Black Friday sale Read MoreZelda: Ocarina Of Time – the legend returns (Nintendo) One of the most celebrated titles of all time is remade for Nintendo Switch 2 but is Zelda: Ocarina Of Time still the best video game ever made? Reviewing a game …
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake review – a link to the future Read MoreMarathon runner Rachel Apa, 24, had played field hockey and was always active and healthy, her dad said (Picture: @rachelapa) A runner has died after collapsing during the 2026 New York City marathon two miles before the finish line. Rachel …
Runner, 24, dies after collapsing near finish line of New York marathon Read MoreA Lufthansa crew member has died after a freak swimming pool accident (Picture: Eckel/imageBROKER/Shutterstock) Two people have died after a suspected electrocution in a swimming pool, which left two more injured. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, which …
Two dead after being ‘electrocuted in swimming pool’ at five-star hotel Read More