Amy Coney Barrett’s Students And Colleagues Weigh In On Possible Supreme Court Nominee
Former Notre Dame law students describe their professor as brilliant, fair and fun. But will that make her a good Supreme Court justice?
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Chicago’s Homeless Add COVID-19 To Their Winter Worries
Chicago’s homeless already worry about where to safely sleep when the cold arrives. COVID-19 is making that harder.
School Attendance In The COVID Era: What Counts As ‘Present’?
With millions of students logging in from home, the pandemic has disrupted the traditional school function of making sure students are “in school.“
Protesters Gather In Chicago After Decisions In Breonna Taylor Case
Protesters gathered Wednesday night in Auburn-Gresham, Bronzeville and Palmer Square: “We are tired of police killing us and getting away with it.”
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ComEd Executive Will Kick Off Special Hearing Into Springfield Bribery Scandal
The top state House Republican will question executives of the power company, which is at the center of a federal corruption case.
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New River Trail Offers Black History Sites And Nature
From an Underground Railroad site to “the most historic Black town in America,” see local Black history on a new heritage water trail.
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Early Holiday Decorating, Vitamin D And Other Tips To Stay Sane During A COVID-19 Winter
Many Chicagoans were already feeling isolation during the summer. Here are tips to survive the COVID-19-stymied winter that’s coming.
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Ginsburg, Role Model And ‘Rock Star,’ Lies In Repose At Supreme Court
In a ceremony inside the court’s Great Hall, Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt eulogizes Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a “path-marking role model for women and girls of all ages.“
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House Passes Short-Term Funding Bill To Keep Government Running
The measure includes a last-minute agreement with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Republicans over aid for farmers. The Senate needs to vote on the resolution and send it to President Trump.
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Why Tens Of Thousands Of People Are Key To Testing A COVID-19 Vaccine
Volunteers getting the shot help determine if a candidate vaccine works. But what with social distancing and masks, scientists must discern if it’s the shot or these other measures preventing illness.
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Voting Begins This Week In Illinois
From in-person early voting to drop boxes, here’s the latest on what you need to know about voting in this election.
