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What does an elected school board mean for Chicago? More politics, experts say.
The Chicago school board campaign has become typical rough-and-tumble politics and candidates are throwing punches.
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Editorial: Kennedy Expressway mess demands approval for the O’Hare Flyer
Pols and NIMBYs should not be allowed to sabotage the O'Hare Flyer.
Politics
Lake County Council Districts 1 and 2 seats up for grabs to newcomers
The first two seats on the Lake County Council won’t be filled by an incumbent this election cycle. In District 1, Democrat Christina Signorelli, of Hammond, will face Republican James Lietz, of Munster, while in District 2, current Gary At-Large...
Entertainment
Magician, comedians and rock band to perform as part of winter lineup at Aurora Hollywood Casino
The winter lineup includes rock band Umphrey’s McGee on Jan. 16, comedian Michael Blaustein on Jan. 30 and magician Rob Lake on Feb. 21, according to casino officials.
Sports
Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw’s Top 25 for the 1st round of the playoffs
Providence is the only ranked team that needed to come through with an opening-round win in the expanded IHSA playoffs.
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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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Business
Wendy’s, struggling with beef prices and growing competition, gets a buyout offer
Shares of Wendy’s jumped 15% at the opening bell Wednesday after noted investor Nelson Peltz...
Immigration
Hammond council urged to protect residents targeted by ICE
Federal immigration enforcement agents are arresting people on the streets of Northwest Indiana and their...
Education
Munster High School resource officer injured
Munster High School's School Resource Officer was injured Monday during an incident with a student,...
Crime and Public Safety
‘A phenomenal person’: Family of autistic Bridgeview man seeks justice in September fatal shooting
Family and friends gathered in Bridgeview to plead for answers in the September shooting death...
Environment
Clocks fall back this weekend, reigniting debate over daylight saving time: ‘You never fully catch up’
For a Chicago drive-in operator, the end of daylight saving time means more movies, but...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
‘Chicago, do better’: Vendors, food activists demand reforms to city’s restrictive street vending laws
Chicago street vendors and food worker activists from across the country rallied Monday at the...
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 History: Statue of Liberty dedicated
On Oct. 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France,...
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Portage raising elected officials’ salaries after 8-year freeze
Portage City Councilman Collin Czilli persuaded the council to amend the budget to include 3.5%...
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