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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
Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck
Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks after it discovered that the accelerator pedal can become stuck, potentially causing the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally and increase the risk of a crash.
Politics
Steve Balich seeks to have uninitialed ballots thrown out in GOP race
Homer Township Supervisor and Will County Board Republican Leader Steve Balich said he believes he will be victorious in a recount of the March 19 election for Republican precinct committeeperson after losing the race by one vote.
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
Mandisa, Grammy award-winning ‘American Idol’ alum, dead at 47
Soulful gospel artist Mandisa, a Grammy-winning singer who got her start as a contestant on...
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
Cops: Woman killed, man injured by gunmen in two vehicles on West Side
A young woman was killed and a man was critically injured Friday afternoon when gunmen...
Education
Chicago Teachers Union asks for 9% annual raises as bargaining sessions are set to begin
The Chicago Teachers Union is asking for 9% annual raises or compensation equivalent to the...
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...