14/01/2024
Bitter cold descends over Chicago; wind chill advisory to remain in place until Wednesday
Temperatures are predicted to be at their lowest Sunday, with highs ranging from minus 6 to 3.
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14/01/2024
Illegal bribe or legitimate ‘gratuity’: How a $13,000 payment to an Indiana mayor could alter political corruption cases in Chicago
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to take up an Indiana mayor's appeal and render a decision that could change the face of public corruption prosecutions across the country, including Chicago
14/01/2024
After conviction, ex-Ald. Ed Burke gets pension bump; former Speaker Mike Madigan now in line for hike before new trial date
The Burke and Madigan cases spotlight how the public pension spigot takes a while to shut off when public officials face legal troubles.
13/01/2024
Second City teachers reach tentative contract, suspend planned strike
After an 11-hour bargaining session Friday that resulted in the tentative contract agreement, the strike planned for Tuesday has been officially suspended, according to a social media post Saturday by the union.
13/01/2024
Two dead, two injured after car crashes into tree in Hazel Crest early Saturday, police say
Police did not say whether the accident was related to weather. At the time of the crash, a heavy snow system was falling across the Chicago area and northern Illinois with high winds.
13/01/2024
One person dies in crash during snowstorm on I-94 early Saturday, police say
The National Weather service said around the time of the crash there was a combination of snow falling and blowing. It was not immediately known whether the accident was weather-related.
13/01/2024
More flights canceled at O’Hare as another 5 inches of snow falls overnight; brutal cold to set in Saturday afternoon
Wind chills as low as minus 30 degrees will hit Chicago through Tuesday night, the weather service predicted.
13/01/2024
We Rise Together program building a rising tide of economic recovery in Black and Latinx communities
We Rise Together is making significant investments in long-disinvested communities whose success will strengthen the entire Chicago area.
13/01/2024
Police: Teen tied to carjack shooting attempt that left an Uber driver critically injuring in Austin
The teen was charged with the Jan. 3 attack that left the rideshare driver hospitalized.
13/01/2024
Schiller Park has first cold-related death of season, medical examiner says
The cold death came as strong winter weather moved into the area.
12/01/2024
Racial equity activist must pay at least $38,000 after judge dismisses her lawsuit alleging harm from Awake Illinois leader
A Skokie racial equity activist is facing a judge’s deadline to pay $38,000 in attorney fees for an Awake Illinois leader whom she sued unsuccessfully for defamation.
12/01/2024
Judge bans Cook County prosecutors’ new Conviction Review Unit boss from courtroom, alleging conflict of interest
A Cook County judge has taken the unusual step of seeking to ban a Cook County prosecutor from his courtroom, alleging a business-related conflict of interest
12/01/2024
Former North Chicago officer receives $475K settlement in suit against city
Sabet, who joined the North Chicago police department in 2007, faced “relentless harassment” on the job based on his Iranian background and Muslim religion, according to CAIR.
12/01/2024
Mayor Brandon Johnson will delay enforcing immigrant shelter evictions policy
The first migrants set to be kicked out of the city shelters next Tuesday — about 50 of them, who have been in the system since 2022 — will no longer need to leave by then.
12/01/2024
Multiple North Shore schools close for severe winter weather
Students across the North Shore will get to enjoy a four day weekend after classes were canceled Friday, Jan. 12 as Winter Storm Gerri brings snow and icy temperatures.
12/01/2024
West suburban school districts switch to remote learning as heavy snow, blizzard-like weather conditions grip the area
School's in Friday, just online for tens of thousands of students from Oak Park to Franklin Park.
12/01/2024
Watch live: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses snowstorm
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will hold a news briefing regarding Friday’s snowstorm.
12/01/2024
Field Museum covers some Native American displays as new rules take effect
The Field Museum in Chicago has covered up several display cases that feature Native American cultural items in response to new federal regulations that require museums to obtain consent from tribes before exhibiting objects connected to their heritage.
12/01/2024
Snowstorm moves in: ‘Wind-whipped,’ near-blizzard-like snow will continue Friday, weather service advises to reconsider travel
Near-blizzard snow conditions hit Chicago early Friday morning, leaving hundreds without power, driving on dangerous roads or experiencing a flight cancellation out of the city’s two major airports.
12/01/2024
Forecast of blizzard-like weather conditions pushes school districts to e-learning, canceled school day ‘to ensure the safety of our students’
A winter storm warning is issued for the area calling for hazardous conditions through the weekend.
12/01/2024
Rule change allows craft cannabis growers in Illinois to expand more quickly, but it may not be enough to save many of them
But the increase may not be enough to save many of them who still have not be able to open.
12/01/2024
Dean’s Dugout in Naperville flooded with community support after New Year’s Eve robbery: ‘I believe in helping people’
On New Year’s Eve, Dean’s Dugout in Naperville was robbed. Though the incident left owners shaken, it has also inspired an outpouring of community support.
12/01/2024
First lady Jill Biden, Halle Berry stop at UIC to promote women’s health research
During an election year where aspects of reproductive health are hot-button issues, first lady Jill Biden and actress Halle Berry spoke about the historical lack of investment in women’s health research.
11/01/2024
Chicago rapper G Herbo sentenced to three years probation for fraud involving private jets, a Jamaican villa and ‘designer puppies’
G Herbo, whose whose real name is Herbert Wright III, was ordered to pay restitution and forfeiture of $139,968 each, as well as a $5,500 fine
11/01/2024
Frankfort police say worker has minor injuries after fall at The Grainery
A worker who fell on the roof of The Grainery off North White Street and Kansas Street in Frankfort received minor injuries Thursday afternoon, police said.
11/01/2024
Officials call for splitting Chicago police 8th District to better serve residents
More than a half dozen local and state officials gathered on the Southwest Side Thursday to call for the Chicago Police Department’s Chicago Lawn District to be split
11/01/2024
Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren says building a ‘magnificent’ downtown stadium remains a possibility
Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren emphasized a glass-half-full mindset with his dream of building an iconic stadium in the heart of the city.
11/01/2024
Choose Chicago CEO stepping down from tourism role as city prepares for DNC and return of NASCAR
The decision leaves a void at the top of the organization vested with promoting Chicago as a travel destination, as the city prepares to welcome the Democratic National Convention and the return of NASCAR this summer.
11/01/2024
Carpentersville teen who drowned after driving into Vernon Hills pond was drunk, consumed cannabis before death
A Carpentersville teen who drowned after driving into a Vernon Hills retention pond in December was intoxicated and had consumed cannabis prior to her death, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office said.
11/01/2024
Chicago braces for heavy snow, near-blizzard conditions Friday followed by extremely cold wind chill Sunday
The first burst of snowfall across Northern Illinois and much of the Midwest is expected early morning Friday.
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Truck wanted in Sunday, Oct. 22, homicide. Police video
Chicago police Friday evening released surveillance video of a truck that rammed another pickup and pushed it two blocks before causing it to hit a tree, killing the driver. The driver of the black Ford F250 or F350 intentionally rammed the pickup truck driven by a man identified by authorities as Eduardo A. Pena, 21. Full story here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-video-man-killed-pickup-rammed-20171027-story.html
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