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Cook County Dems trying for blue sweep in board races, GOP hopes to keep one seat, make gains
The Cook County Democratic Party has its eye on flipping the only GOP-held seat on the county board in Tuesday's elections.
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Editorial: The Illinois Lockbox was always a lousy idea. 10 years later, it’s hitting Cook County’s budget.
Here's a good rule of thumb for Illinois voters: When Springfield politicians eagerly offer you...
Politics
Tangle with Springfield forms crux of school board president debate on CPS finances
Chicago school board president candidates disagree on solutions for the district’s precarious finances.
Entertainment
Improv teams old and new celebrate 45 years of iO Theater
iO Theater, Chicago's home for longform improv, is turning 45 this year and throwing a three-day party to celebrate: IO45, which runs Nov. 5-7.
Sports
What we learned about new Chicago Bears DT Jeffery Simmons, a ‘terrifying guy to go against’
Jeffery Simmons on Friday explained his emotional reaction to his trade to the Chicago Bears and addressed his “painted nails” comments about Caleb Williams.
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Requiem for the American Dream: A nation in search of its past, with fragile hopes for its future
There are a lot of ghosts here, but they’re the kinds of hauntings that we live with, day by day. They’re the ghosts who remind us the past really is prologue. But the future is unwritten. -
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Today in History: Lincoln Highway dedicated
On Oct. 31, 1913, the Lincoln Highway, the first automobile highway across the United States, was...
Immigration
An ICE officer is charged with assault for striking a man with a car in Houston
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer accused of intentionally ramming his car into a...
Education
Glenview, Evanston, Wilmette schools win prestigious Governor’s Blue Ribbon award
The Blue Ribbon School award was reinstated at the state level by Gov. JB Pritzker...
Crime and Public Safety
Crisis Center official reflects on expanding nature of domestic violence response
"The elderly are a very vulnerable population," said Katherine Brown, a director at The Crisis...
Environment
Duke Mallard ‘boogies down’ as Oak Lawn Park District mascot
Duke Mallard, the official mascot of the Oak Lawn Park District after taking over for...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Halloween 2026: 39 Chicago restaurants and bars with family-friendly bashes, dance parties, drag brunches and more
Chicago’s bars and restaurants go all out for Halloween, so no matter what your favorite...
Investigations
Illinois plastic surgeon with 8 patient deaths faces another license suspension
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs temporarily suspended Dr. Ayoub Sayeg’s medical license,...
History
Today in Chicago History: 68 people killed when American Eagle plane bound for O’Hare crashes in Indiana field
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 31, according...
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IHSA football playoffs: Lamar Osterhues carries Barrington to 24-17 road win over Sandburg
Lamar Osterhues finished with 214 rushing yards on 30 carries, and Barrington went down to...
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Best RC Planes
Radio-controlled airplanes cut the cord and replace it with radio waves, sending flight instructions from...