Group to help Chicago clear pot arrests during legalization
A nonprofit with the technology to analyze criminal records nearly automatically will help the county that includes Chicago clear tens …
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2-year-old girl killed at Orland Park Mall near Chicago
Authorities are investigating the death of a 2-year-old girl at a suburban mall south of Chicago Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 27. The girl …
Chicago area schools taking steps to prevent teens from vaping
High schools in Chicago’s suburbs are taking steps to discourage students from vaping. The measures come amid rising rates of …
Chicago Weather: Rain moves through area Monday
Rain showers moved through the Chicago area Monday, but the possibility of severe storms was very low. Rain fell during …
Chicago police introduce Gun Offender Dashboard, new online tool to track suspects
A new online tool seeks to call attention to what officials have identified as a cause of gun violence in Chicago, where …
Washington Nationals sweep Chicago Cubs with 7-5 win in extras in the finale in Wrigley
Tied at 2-2 in the seventh, the Washington Nationals loaded the bases with two down and got back-to-back hits by Juan Soto, who …
Chicago Park District issues swim ban for 25 area beaches
The Chicago Park District has issued a swim ban for 25 Chicago area beaches. The ban is in effect for …
Chicago center tied to Gilbert stroke rehab takes to local radio airwaves
As Detroit billionaire businessman Dan Gilbert returned home after more than eight weeks of rehabilitation from a stroke he suffered …
United Airlines suspends service between Chicago and Hong Kong
United Airlines is suspending daily service from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport to Hong Kong starting next month, the company confirmed to CNN …
Chicago White Sox: Yoan Moncada comes back with a bang
The Chicago White Sox got an impressive win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday night, and their star player came …
Burke no longer partner at his law firm
Alderman Edward M. Burke, 14th, is no longer a partner at the law firm he helped start and which plays …
Facing Massive Budget Deficit, Lightfoot Imposes Chicago City Government Hiring Freeze
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has imposed a hiring freeze across all departments in city government until further notice, according to …
Powerhouse Chicago lawyer tapped to investigate Jussie Smollett case
A new chapter has opened in the Jussie Smollett saga, as a Chicago judge appoints one of the most prominent attorneys …
Lightfoot Launches Task Force to Combat Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise across the nation. To combat the increase in STIs locally, Mayor Lori Lightfoot …
Chicago Bears: Clifton Duck making it tough for team to cut him
Chicago Bears cornerback Clifton Duck came into camp as an unknown player doubtful to make the team. After two preseason …
Amtrak restores route from Chicago to New Orleans
A summer filled with train disruptions for New Orleans visitors has reached its end as Amtrak has restored full service …
Checks worth millions written by Chicago remain uncashed
The city of Chicago has been sitting on $11.5 million in uncashed checks since 1987. More than 22,000 checks have …
Cubs blow 2 leads, rally for ‘season-defining win’
They’re calling it a signature victory. And why not? The Chicago Cubs blew two leads but came back to win 12-11 over …
Chicago police officer shoots at possible burglary suspect in Hyde Park
A Chicago police officer fired shots at a possible burglary suspect in Hyde Park Wednesday afternoon. Police said at around …
Champion Boxer Fights Off Would-Be Muggers in Bucktown
Two would-be robbers got more than they bargained for after they tried to mug a Golden Gloves champion boxer on …
Chicago police to test phones that access high-tech tools
Chicago police officers may soon be able to access the city’s approximately 35,000 surveillance cameras through phones provided by the …
United States tests medium-range cruise missile after its withdrawn from INF Treaty
The US withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty on August 2. It has tested a medium-range cruise missile weeks …
New engraved pavers install in front of the Montgomery Village Hall
There are almost 200 engraved pavers in front of the Montgomery Village Hall previously. Twenty new engraved pavers have been …
Chicago’s Museum inaugurates floating public art “Cultural Transit Assembly”
Floating Museum collective revealed its public art initiative known as Cultural Transit Assembly last week. This can convert the CTA …
Women and minorities in construction get guaranteed access to capital
In a new initiative, minority and women-owned professional services and construction businesses will get guaranteed access to capital. The program …
Worse shortage of teachers in Illinois gets worser
Mark klaisner, the president of the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools, suggested the short-term fixes for long-term solutions. …
The Captured Iranian Tank leaves Gibraltar
The Iranian oil tanker, which was captured on July 4, has been released and it has been departed from the …