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José ‘Cha-Cha’ Jiménez, founder of political group formed from Lincoln Park Puerto Rican gang, dies at 76
The city activist was born on Aug. 8, 1948, the same month as Fred Hampton, the Black Panther leader killed at 21 in a Chicago police raid.
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Editorial: Cool Costco living project gives Chicago a blueprint on housing affordability
Costco has remained firm in its position not to raise the price of its hot...
Business
Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms Inc. joins a growing list of companies that are pulling back on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Entertainment
Professional bull riders will ‘Unleash the Beast’ this weekend in Rosemont
PBR’s Unleash the Beast stampedes into the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Jan. 10-11, starting at 7:45 p.m. Friday.
Sports
Column: Next 4 weeks could define Artūras Karnišovas’ tenure with the Chicago Bulls. Is he up to the challenge?
The next four weeks of the season leading to the Feb. 6 trade deadline will be the most pivotal period of Artūras Karnišovas’ tenure with the Chicago Bulls.
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Chicagoans of the Year in the Arts: All our names for 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, the critics and columnists of A+E reflect on...
Best of 2024
Top 10 Broadway shows of 2024: ‘Tommy,’ powerful plays and a sizzling ‘Sunset Blvd.’
This last year was busy on Broadway, with new musicals and several impressive plays featuring...
Politics
Harvey Park District director named to replace Monica Gordon on Cook County Board
Harvey Park District executive director Kisha McCaskill was chosen Friday to replace Monica Gordon on...
Education
Aspira votes to close charter operator’s Haugan Middle School as negotiations over Acero closures continue
Charter school operator, Aspira Inc. of Illinois, has opted to shutter the doors of one...
Environment
How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans
It began with millions of people across the U.S. shivering amid blizzard conditions and frigid...
Investigations
Purple Heart medal’s owner identified as ‘a man’s man’ who fought in WWII
A WWII veteran's sons hope to give his long-lost Purple Heart medal to his grandson,...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
The hunt for the bean pie street sellers of legend, and how this dessert is a symbol of liberation for many Black Muslims
For many, bean pie is a symbol of Black pride and healthy eating. The dessert...
Crime and Public Safety
Former high-level assessor’s office employee under Berrios charged with taking bribes from lawyer
A former high-ranking director in then-Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios' office has been charged with...
Local News
Orthodox churches in Aurora get together for ceremony to bless the Fox River
Representatives from two Orthodox churches in Aurora along with city officials and more met at...
History
Today in History: Grand Canyon proclaimed a national monument
On Jan. 11, 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt leveraged the Antiquities Act of 1906 to proclaim...
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Effortless cardio starts with these top recumbent bikes
You have a lot of options when it comes to recumbent exercise bikes. Look for...