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A pair of Chicago developers want to replace a vacant lot in Fulton Market’s innovation district with a new mixed-use to...
10/08/2025

A pair of Chicago developers want to replace a vacant lot in Fulton Market’s innovation district with a new mixed-use tower, after previous plans fell through.

Parq Development and Luxury Living plan to build an 18-story tower that offers more housing than the site's previous proposal by developer Newcastle Investors.

A federal judge in Chicago extended restrictions on ICE's warrantless arrests until February 2026, finding that the agen...
10/08/2025

A federal judge in Chicago extended restrictions on ICE's warrantless arrests until February 2026, finding that the agency violated a settlement agreement by arresting 22 people without warrants.

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings found that ICE arrested 22 people early this year without a warrant, and in violation of what’s known as the Castanon Nava settlement agreement.

Federal prosecutors in Chicago moved early Wednesday to dismiss criminal charges against a Chicago couple found lawfully...
10/08/2025

Federal prosecutors in Chicago moved early Wednesday to dismiss criminal charges against a Chicago couple found lawfully carrying loaded pistols last month outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview.

A defense attorney says a grand jury refused to indict in the high-profile case.

The Hawks put forth a respectable effort in a daunting matchup Tuesday, but new coach Jeff Blashill identified plenty of...
10/08/2025

The Hawks put forth a respectable effort in a daunting matchup Tuesday, but new coach Jeff Blashill identified plenty of learning moments in their 3-2 defeat.

The Hawks put forth a respectable effort in a daunting matchup Tuesday, but new coach Jeff Blashill identified plenty of learning moments in their 3-2 defeat.

Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. will officially launch his campaign for the 2nd Congressional District on Wednesday...
10/07/2025

Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. will officially launch his campaign for the 2nd Congressional District on Wednesday to honor his father’s 84th birthday.

In a video, Jackson Jr. says he chose the date to honor "a man who inspired my life to public service. A man who blessed me with his name." He also references Rev. Jesse Jackson's 1984 Democratic National Convention speech — and says his father's historic speech made him want to run for office.

As the government shutdown continues for a seventh day, many of the nation’s busiest airports are reporting ground delay...
10/07/2025

As the government shutdown continues for a seventh day, many of the nation’s busiest airports are reporting ground delays or temporary closures as many federal employees are furloughed or working without pay.

As the government shutdown continues for a seventh day, many of the nation's busiest airports are reporting ground delays or temporary closures as many federal employees are furloughed or working without pay.

The suburban natural gas supplier says a massive hike is needed for critical infrastructure work.
10/07/2025

The suburban natural gas supplier says a massive hike is needed for critical infrastructure work.

The suburban natural gas supplier says a massive hike is needed for critical infrastructure work.

The unanimous voice vote by the City Council’s Committee on Workforce Development means $185 million in retroactive payc...
10/07/2025

The unanimous voice vote by the City Council’s Committee on Workforce Development means $185 million in retroactive paychecks could soon be in the mail to 4,800 rank-and-file firefighters and paramedics whose pay has been frozen for more than four years.

The unanimous voice vote by the City Council's Committee on Workforce Development means $185 million in retroactive paychecks could soon be in the mail to 4,800 rank-and-file firefighters and paramedics whose pay has been frozen for more than four years.

The mayor is one week away from unveiling a 2026 city budget that somehow manages to erase Chicago’s $1.15 billion short...
10/07/2025

The mayor is one week away from unveiling a 2026 city budget that somehow manages to erase Chicago’s $1.15 billion shortfall after two straight years of deficit spending.

The mayor is one week away from unveiling a 2026 city budget that somehow manages to erase Chicago’s $1.15 billion shortfall after two straight years of deficit spending.

Clinée Hedspeth, Chicago’s cultural commissioner and an ardent ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson, has resigned from her post...
10/07/2025

Clinée Hedspeth, Chicago’s cultural commissioner and an ardent ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson, has resigned from her post at the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

An ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson, Hedspeth’s 18-month tenure was marked by internal turmoil, with high staff turnover and bullying accusations.

Gov. JB Pritzker said the Trump administration is keeping him in the dark about immigration enforcement and National Gua...
10/07/2025

Gov. JB Pritzker said the Trump administration is keeping him in the dark about immigration enforcement and National Guard deployments.

The governor said the Trump administration is keeping him in the dark about immigration enforcement — and National Guard deployments.

An immunologist born in west suburban Elmhurst is among the trio of researchers awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine Mond...
10/07/2025

An immunologist born in west suburban Elmhurst is among the trio of researchers awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for their research on how the human immune system determines its targets.

Fred Ramsdell, 64, shared the award with two researchers for their discovery of how the human immune system knows not to attack the body's healthy cells.

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