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Jurors returned to the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on Wednesday morning to continue deliberations in the trial of R. Kelly and two former associates on charges they…
At Illinois’ largest high school district, Black and Latino students were suspended more often than white students, disciplined more often for subjective reasons such as dress…
Donning protective gear. Juggling child care. Giving each other space during the exhaustion of treating patients with a lethal virus.These were some of the challenges faced…
Michael Lightfoot is 66 years old. He survived prostate cancer. He has grandchildren and great-grandchildren who love him. He has health problems and doesn’t think he…
As hybrid working becomes the norm in the post-pandemic landscape, several major companies have opened new Chicago offices they hope will give employees a reason to…
At least four people were shot Tuesday night in Washington Park, a Chicago Fire Department official said.About 8 p.m., paramedics responded to East 51st Street and…
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change in prices over time in a fixed market basket of goods and services. The…
Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey has created more controversy with Illinois’ Jewish community after a weekend visit to a Palestinian group where he spoke in front…
Forestine Williams stood in the South Shore location Tuesday morning where her daughter, Martina Standley, was struck by a Chicago police SUV almost three years ago.…
Electric air taxis could one day whisk commuters from downtown Chicago to O’Hare International Airport or to the suburbs, high above expressway traffic, in a fraction…