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From her townhouse in Lincoln Park, Ella Jenkins traveled the world, playing for generations of kids who never forgot listening to and performing with her. She received a Grammy Award and her music is in the Library of Congress.
Activists, elected officials call on Mayor Brandon Johnson, who said he’d fire cops linked to extremist organizations, to take action against avowed Oath Keepers in the CPD and form a task force to address the problem.
Hosted by CHIRP 107.1 FM in Plumbers Hall, the annual fundraiser features about 100 tables of vinyl records, CDs and more. Customers say they will miss unique gems offered by the independent record dealers.
Donald Trump’s win forges a path for the Illinois governor to run for president in 2028. But first he’ll have to decide whether he’ll seek a third term.
Organized by two City Hall departments, the second annual event offered panel talks and networking.
The litigation over Illinois’ assault weapons ban is viewed as likely to reach as high as the U.S. Supreme Court.
Raylon East, a 36-year-old South Shore resident, faces two counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony unlawful use of a weapon, police said. He was ordered detained pending trial.
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Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is exiting. But Lake County’s Eric Rinehart, after beating a tough Republican, is preparing for his second term.
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