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CTU rallies in Springfield to demand greater funding for city’s schools
A couple of hundred Chicago teachers and school employees rallied in Springfield in a union-led effort to secure more funding for Chicago Public Schools.
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Editorial: America is distracted by Trump’s trials and campus encampments as Eastern Europe turns into a powder keg
The traumatic situations in the Ukraine, Georgia and the Slovak Republic are distinct and yet...
Business
Northwestern recruiting from within with free nursing training program for staff
Staff at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital and others in the system have access to a free program offering nurse training.
Entertainment
‘IF’ review: Ryan Reynolds and a truckful of sugar can’t help this medicine go down
Writer-director John Krasinski's maudlin fantasy is about imaginary friends separated from their human pals.
Sports
Will the Chicago Blackhawks keep their 2nd 1st-round pick? Here are 3 players they could target at No. 20.
While the Chicago Blackhawks have stockpiled draft picks like toilet paper in a pandemic, GM Kyle Davidson doesn't sound averse to dealing this year's No. 20 selection.
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Politics
Supreme Court orders Louisiana to use congressional map with additional Black district in 2024 vote
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered Louisiana to hold congressional elections in 2024 using a...
Crime and Public Safety
Family of assistant principal fatally shot in the Loop file wrongful death lawsuit
The family of an assistant principal who was shot and killed inside a residential building...
Education
St. Christopher School in Midlothian celebrating 100 years of community, nun who’s been there for 50 of them
St. Christopher School in Midlothian is celebrating 100 years as a community, along with a...
Immigration
Michigan farmers squeezed by wage hikes under migrant worker program
The H-2A temporary agricultural worker program brings in workers to staff farms during harvesting season.
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...
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Southtowners: Palos East students win art, writing contests, more
Southtowners: Palos East students win art, writing contests, Homewood names Acquah assistant village manager, JJC’s...
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Boat strike causes oil spill, partial collapse of bridge between Galveston and Pelican Island, Texas
A barge slammed into a bridge pillar in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday, spilling oil into...
History
Today in History: May 14, state of Israel is proclaimed
On May 14, 1948, according to the current-era calendar, the independent state of Israel was...
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Hiking for hops: Chicago couple’s new book uses nature and beer to explore the city
The ultimate takeaway, for the authors, was that just like a park or nature preserve,...
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Ask Amy: A wedding dilemma
Dear Amy: My sister and her new husband just sent an email to our immediate...
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What BestReviews is bringing to the Memorial Day cookout
Whether you’re hosting a cookout or visiting friends and family, there are several products that...