Joe Biden Selects California Sen. Kamala Harris As His Running Mate
The move fulfills the wish of Democrats clamoring to see a woman of color on a major party’s presidential ticket for the first time in history.
Top Stories
Big Ten Pulls The Plug On Fall Football Amid COVID-19 Concerns
All fall sports in the conference have been called off and a spring season will be explored.
Coronavirus Cases Top 20 Million Worldwide As Russia Approves A Vaccine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the vaccine underwent the necessary tests, but scientists have warned that rushing to start using it before Phase 3 trials could backfire.
Powerful Derecho Leaves A Path Of Devastation Across The Midwest
A rare wind storm swept across the region on Monday, blowing over trees, flipping vehicles, causing widespread property damage and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power.
Editors’ Picks
More Headlines
Power Players
The federal investigation into ComEd and Illinois politicians.
Madigan Refuses Calls That He Resign As Illinois House Speaker Amid ComEd Bribery Scandal
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says he heard positive feedback and support from fellow Democrats after facing calls that he resign in the wake of a corruption scandal.
-
Illinois Businesses Now Face Fines For Failing To Require Masks
Pritzker’s new rule, approved by a 12-member state board Tuesday, would allow retailers to be fined up to $2,500 if they don’t require masks to be worn.
-
Racial Healing Circles Seek To Make Space For Listening
“It’s important for us to … get in the practice [of] not just listening to respond, but listening to connect and listening to understanding.”
-
Your Questions About Recycling And Composting In Chicago, Answered
A panel of experts and policymakers discuss the city’s struggling recycling program — and how to make it better.
-
Native Mascots Are Still A Sticking Point In High School Sports
While advocates have made strides in getting Native American symbols and names changed, they say there’s still work to do.
-
Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of A Police Officer Was Shot In The Back By CPD, Defense Attorney Says
The shooting of Latrell Allen, who police say fired first at officers, was followed by looting and mayhem downtown.
-
Nerdette Recaps ‘Clueless’ With Peter Sagal
The Nerdette Recaps crew is back together! Join Tricia, Greta and Peter as they revisit classic ’90s cinema. First up: 1995’s ‘Clueless.‘
-
Officers Disrespected Englewood Residents Following Police Shooting, Activists Say
“You got police officers that I watched with my own eyes pull people toward them just to beat them,” said activist Joseph Williams.
-
Chicago Public Schools Proposes Cutting Police Spending In Half
Police spending is part of the school district’s larger budget blueprint, which calls for boosting spending by $600 million this year.
-
Police Say They Arrested More Than 100 People During Mag Mile Looting
“This is not legitimate 1st Amendment-protected speech. … This was straight-up felony, criminal conduct,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
-
Trinity Hospital Will Resume Deliveries Of Babies After Halting Because Of The Pandemic
The South Side hospital stopped delivering babies in March, when COVID-19 cases rose, leaving women with fewer choices to give birth in the area.
-
Chicago Police Unveil Plan To Catch Up On Reform Mandates
A new CPD plan calls for the department to accomplish more than 100 consent decree-linked tasks by end of the year.
