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When the world was isolating in pandemic bubbles, Alex Hardaway was channeling his inner Bob McGrath — the late “Sesame Street” character who sang the “People…
The Chicago Police Department launched an investigation into how officers responded to violence that broke out late Saturday during a large gathering of young people in…
More than 150 South Side residents and community stakeholders gathered at St. Sabina Church in Auburn Gresham Wednesday to give feedback on the ongoing search for…
One crucial new element will be added Thursday in Chicago to public celebrations of 420, marijuana’s unofficial holiday: smoke.Cannabis has been legal in Illinois since 2020,…
Uttering haikus, shedding tears and sharing hugs and anecdotes, members of Chicago’s City Council on Wednesday paid tribute to exiting colleagues and Mayor Lori Lightfoot during…
Lori Lightfoot presided Wednesday over what is expected to be her final City Council meeting as Chicago mayor, receiving tributes from friends and foes who praised…
The Cook County sheriff’s office is moving to fire two correctional officers accused of punching inmates in separate beatings captured on jail cameras.Reginald Roberson, 52, was…
Police in neighboring suburbs Berwyn and North Riverside are warning of plans for a large gathering similar to the meetups in downtown Chicago last weekend that…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has temporarily extended women’s access to an abortion pill until Friday while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone…
Chicago aldermen on Wednesday unanimously approved a century-long agreement backed by outgoing Mayor Lori Lightfoot for the city to sell water to Joliet.Ald. Scott Waguespack, 32nd,…