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4th graders at Evanston school get a valuable early lesson in voting The young voters—for an in-class poll—were very excited to learn about the process firsthand. Their teacher set it all up in a most creative way too. 13H ago
Chicago high school teacher urges future voters in his class to think hard about issues The students talk about the issues and the candidates in class, and they have a lot to say. Oct 24
New Chicago school board sworn in after Mayor Johnson's controversial shakeup All seven previous board members resigned on the same day earlier this month. Oct 24
Ex-Illinois lawmaker testifies, wiretapped recordings heard at Madigan trial A large part of the testimony Thursday surrounded the relationship between Madigan and the other man named facing charges with him. Oct 24
Mayor Johnson appoints Rafael Yáñez to fill final school board vacancy Rafael Yáñez, a hate crime investigator with the Chicago Police Department, joins six other new board members Johnson appointed to replace the former board. Oct 23
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Woman sues McDonald's in Cook County, says she got sick from Quarter Pounder Dozens more lawsuits are expected. Oct 25
2 Chicago area family centers received shipments of recalled meat, poultry products, USDA says This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken. Oct 20
Chicago suburbs are the most competitive rental market in the U.S. The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction. Oct 19
Walgreens' plan to close 1,200 stores in 3 years prompts fears of growing "pharmacy deserts" Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores. Oct 15
Suburban Chicago woman's Ticketmaster tickets stolen by hackers This scam involves customers' purchased tickets disappearing before they could even be used—and landing in the hands of scammers. Oct 10
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Amid McDonald's, other outbreaks, IIT food safety lab studies causes of pathogenic foodborne illness Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick. 16H ago
Woman sues McDonald's in Cook County, says she got sick from Quarter Pounder Dozens more lawsuits are expected. Oct 25
Chicago area experts explain ramifications of continuing evolution of COVID virus Franciscan Health infectious disease physician Dr. Erica Kaufman West said she is not at all surprised that COVID variants are still evolving. Oct 24
McDonald's E. coli outbreak leads Burger King, others to pull onions from some menus Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. Oct 24
Northwestern among first to treat movement disorder patients with new procedure Researchers are making strides in therapy for Parkinson's and essential tremor, an even more common disorder that affects millions. Oct 24
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Woman sues McDonald's in Cook County, says she got sick from Quarter Pounder Dozens more lawsuits are expected. Oct 25
Walgreens' plan to close 1,200 stores in 3 years prompts fears of growing "pharmacy deserts" Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores. Oct 15
Appeals court reinstates Indiana lawsuit against TikTok The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information. Oct 2
Original building architects to redesign Signature Room space at former John Hancock Center Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back​. Oct 1
Jeep recalls nearly 200,000 plug-in hybrids because of fire risk Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off. Oct 1
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Justin Timberlake postpones Chicago concert planned for this weekend The concert, part of Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour, had been scheduled for this coming Sunday, Oct. 27. It will instead be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Oct 22
Former One Direction bandmates say they are "devastated" by Liam Payne's death Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Oct 19
Liam Payne, former One Direction singer, dies at 31 after falling from hotel Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said. Oct 16
Al Pacino on becoming Al Pacino One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy." Oct 17
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Latest Videos Victim identified in Belmont Harbor shooting The victim was struck in the head by gunfire and died at the scene. Another man was also hurt. 2H ago 00:22
On-duty Chicago firefighter injured by fallen tree limb on South Side Chicago Fire Department officials say they were responding to a fire on the second floor of a building when a tree limb fell on the firefighter, who was said to be in his 50s. 3H ago 01:12
Goose Island Salt Shed Pub now offers brunch Goose Island opened a pub next to the Salt Shed music venue, offering a revamped menu and an ever-changing beer list. Now the waterfront venue is serving something new. 3H ago 03:52
Israel launches retaliatory strikes against Iran For the first time, Israel has openly attacked Iran - in what it calls payback for previous attacks during the past year. 3H ago 01:32
Meet Isaiah, PAWS Chicago's Pet of the Week Isaiah is a sweet and affectionate 2-year-old lover boy, full of expression and sensitivity. Once he chooses his person, he becomes their devoted shadow. 4H ago 00:37
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COPA investigating shooting by officer in West Ridge They were called just before 11 a.m. to the 6800 block of North Washtenaw Avenue. 1H ago
Chicago rapper Lil Durk arrested in Florida, charged in murder-for-hire plot The plot targeted rapper Quando Rondo's cousin, who was killed in 2022. 13H ago
1 man killed, another hurt in Belmont Harbor shooting Chicago police said the two men, both 22, were standing in a parking area when someone inside a dark-colored SUV fired shots. 2H ago
1 suburban Chicago mayor withdraws village key from Lil Durk after arrest, 1 not ready yet Bellwood, Illinois Mayor Andre Harvey said he will not take the key back to his village until the legal process plays itself out. 16H ago
Sunny, cool fall weekend in Chicago Once the sun is up, temperatures will start warming towards the upper 50s. 6H ago
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Kevin Jackson's conviction overturned after insisting he had nothing to do with murder Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago​ 18H ago
Skull found in Batavia home in 1978 identified as teen who died in 1866 The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866. Oct 24
Troubled teen who has spent years in DCFS system escapes custody at Midway Airport In a court document, a DCFS worker predicted the teen would run—and so did the judge handling the case. Oct 23
Chicago doctor, Palestinian nurse urge cease-fire after working in Gaza The hospitals where both volunteers worked for were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes and raids, they said. Oct 23
Woman facing abuse fights back. Her win could help thousands of survivors. "Pay attention in the red flags, because there's always red flags," said Enidt Martinez. Oct 20
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Blackhawks blow 2-0 lead to lose to Predators Connor Bedard and Craig Smith scored to give the 'Hawks the early lead. 14H ago
Coby White scores 35, Bulls roll past Bucks to get in the win column Zach LaVine added 25 points, Nikola Vucevic had 22 and Josh Giddey scored 17 for the Bulls, who shot 21 of 47 from 3-point range. 13H ago
CBS Sports' Jim Nantz looks forward to Bears-Commanders rookie QB showdown Chicago has long had a reputation of where quarterbacks come to die. Nantz expects that to change with Caleb Williams. Oct 24
Montez Sweat to face Washington Commanders for first time since trade to Bears Meanwhile, the Bears still don't know who will be playing quarterback for the Commanders on Sunday—it could be Marcus Mariota, or Jayden Daniels, who is dealing with a rib injury. Oct 24
Bulls lose season opener to New Orleans Pelicans Zach LaVine scored 27 points, and Nikola Vucevic had 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulls. Oct 23
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Suspect apprehended in carjacking of 80-year-old man in New Lenox Andrew Horwath was being assisted into the front seat of his minivan, when a man got in the driver's door and started driving off with the minivan. 14H ago
Mother's grief strong as ever 2 years after daughter was shot, killed in Chicago Rickisha King-Tiggs was 24 when she was shot and killed, allegedly by a man who had been harassing and attacking her and her mother. 14H ago
1 suburban Chicago mayor withdraws village key from Lil Durk after arrest, 1 not ready yet Bellwood, Illinois Mayor Andre Harvey said he will not take the key back to his village until the legal process plays itself out. 16H ago
Man shot and killed by bystander who saw him fighting with woman in Washington Park, police say The younger man who fired the shot holds a Firearm Owners Identification Card and a Concealed Carry License. 22H ago
Rapper Lil Durk arrested in Florida, charged in murder-for-hire plot Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk has been charged in a murder-for-hire plot and is now in custody. The FBI said he was arrested Thursday night in South Florida as he attempted to flee the country. 13H ago
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