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When Richard Irvin became mayor of Aurora five years ago, he named Michael Pegues — a close childhood friend — as one of his most trusted…
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle delivered a bit of good news ahead of Tuesday’s primary election: her administration’s budget gap forecast is the lowest it’s…
As the bodies of fellow faith leaders lined the hot white pavement outside Chuck’s Gun Shop, Ernest Gray led in prayer through a bullhorn.“We’re tired of…
Starting next school year, dress code policies at Chicago’s public schools can no longer ban head coverings tied to race, ethnicity or hair texture, a change…
Oak Park police are investigating the early morning shooting death Wednesday of a woman found in the parking lot of a local gas station that nearby…
The Shedd Aquarium’s “Amazon Rising” exhibit offers a glimpse into the many animal and plant species native to the faraway rainforest, including the emerald tree boa,…
A South Side man was sentenced Wednesday to 34 months in federal prison for setting fire to a Chicago police SUV in the Loop while wearing…
A 19-year-old man was critically injured after being shot multiple times at a gathering at North Avenue Beach Tuesday night, Chicago police Superintendent David Brown said…
Glenview has new commercial property annexed to the village, which will generate lost tax dollars for schools.The Glenview Village Board of Trustees on June 21 concurred…
Delivery drivers for the wholesale alcohol distributor Breakthru Beverage remained on the picket line Wednesday as their strike continued into its second week.Between 100 and 120…