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Johnson’s ambitious $1.25B bond plan, $70M migrant proposal pass City Council
Their passage gives Johnson much-needed money to continue the daily churn of migrant caretaking while adding a sprawling pool of cash to spend on housing, job growth and cultural projects.
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Editorial: The CTA is broken. Agency President Dorval Carter Jr. must go.
A highly disturbing Block Club report on a CTA driver who collapsed at the wheel...
Business
Evergreen Park students leading the charge as MVCC seeks to fill industry demand for welders
Evergreen Park Community High School students "crushed it" at a recent Moraine Valley Community College welding competition, part of a program aimed at training people to work in the trades.
Politics
The House is on the brink of approving aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
The House is preparing to vote on approval of $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies.
Sports
As Jameson Taillon delivers a win in his season debut, Chicago Cubs rely on resiliency during challenging start
Right-hander Jameson Taillon made his 2024 debut in Friday's 8-3 win against the Miami Marlins as the Chicago Cubs look to build off resilient start to the season.
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Entertainment
Review: ‘Stereophonic,’ about a band under pressure, is a Broadway show not to be missed
A fictional British group is making a studio album in California between the summers of...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Earth Day is only once a year, these Chicago chefs upcycle ingredients every day
These days, with their bottom lines more razor-thin than ever, chefs are MacGyvering plenty of...
Crime and Public Safety
2-11 alarm fire damages three homes, displaces families in Avondale, no injuries
Two families were displaced Friday after an extra-alarm fire caused extensive damage to three neighboring...
Education
Country Club Hills District 160 starts work on fine arts center, to offer dance, music programs
A center in a south suburban school district meant to give disenfranchised students opportunities to...
Immigration
Chicago’s response to migrant influx stirs longstanding frustrations among Black residents
The speed with which migrant funds were marshaled has stirred widespread resentment among Black Chicagoans....
Investigations
Tribune’s ‘Stalled Justice’ series on Cook County court delays wins national award for journalistic fairness
"Stalled Justice," a Tribune series exposing dysfunction in the Cook County courts, has won the...
Local News
No argument that dam removal would help Fox River but big questions remain on its Elgin impact, mayor says
Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain couldn't argue with the points made by Art Malm, who supports...
History
Today in History: First Boston Marathon held
On April 19, 1897, the first Boston Marathon was held; winner John J. McDermott ran...
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Ask Amy: Boyfriend doesn’t want to ever marry
Dear Amy: When Anthony made his statement, he spoke as if we were just casual...
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Is popcorn healthier when you use a hot-air popcorn maker?
Popcorn doesn't need to be unhealthy. By air-popping your popcorn, you can cut out harmful...