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Cook County judges talk about their first week without cash bail. ‘The world is looking at us.’
Despite glitches in other courthouses, the first week of bail reform in Cook County went relatively smoothly.
The Damen Silos — now at the center of demolition drama — have a colorful history
Preservationists argue that the unique structure, vacant since the 1970s and a darling of gonzo artmakers, was the skyscraper of its time and deserves to be saved.
New census data finds 1 in every 5 Chicagoans identifies as Mexican
Mexican Independence Day celebrations offer a glimpse of the size and growth of the community in the Chicago area.
A former Fermilab physicist, U.S. Rep. Bill Foster is using AI technology, and he’s worried
As the only member of Congress with a Ph.D. in physics, Foster is using AI to learn more about a field that fascinates many and terrifies others, including federal officials.
Expect fall colors in Illinois to peak in mid-October, experts say
From the cotton-candy scented katsura to the classic red leaves of the maple, here is where you can find some of the best fall foliage in the Chicago area.
Acorns galore thanks to ‘mast year’ for oaks prompting massive seed production around Chicago
The abundance in acorns this fall is the result of a phenomenon that happens once every few years, in which oak trees produce far more acorns than normal.
Illinois lawmakers warn that a government shutdown would ripple through the state
If Congress doesn’t pass a federal spending bill by Oct. 1, agency closures will disrupt numerous routine functions for Illinois residents.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s pick for top cop appears at City Council committee hearing
The full council could confirm Larry Snelling as soon as next Wednesday.
Records show at least two Chicago City Council members aren’t accepting a pay raise
The city’s budget office wouldn’t confirm whether Mayor Brandon Johnson or the remaining 48 alderpersons will receive the annual raise.