The Rundown: Gov. JB Pritzker joins other in condemning Hamas
Gov. JB Pritzker condemns Hamas’ recent attacks in Gaza. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johson to lay out his budget plan. New research looks at funding for public schools.
Gov. JB Pritzker condemns Hamas’ recent attacks in Gaza. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johson to lay out his budget plan. New research looks at funding for public schools.
Illinois lawmakers call for de-escalation in Gaza. The debate over replacing Columbus statues in Chicago’s parks continues. Transit officials claim staffing progress.
There is local reaction to the conflict in Gaza. People are celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day. Chicago Marathon fans were cheering runners on during Sunday’s race.
A new ‘Altar for the Unbanned’ encourages Chicago Public Library patrons to browse through about 500 banned books.
The head of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services resigns. Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will soon visit the southern border to assess the migrant situation himself as the number being brought to Chicago continues to grow. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle proposes a budget with no new taxes for next year.
Illinois saw a spike in hate crimes and speech over the last three years. Chicagoans can weigh in on a proposal to increase a tax on high-end property sales to fund homelessness prevention. Nurses want Illinois state lawmakers to regulate how many patients they treat at a time.
This past month, Chicago had fewer murders than any September since 2014. Cook County announces a Digital Equity Action Plan to expand internet access. Groups demand work permits for all undocumented immigrants – not just Venezuelans
Mexicans in Chicago who face wrongful convictions may now seek free legal aid from their local consulate. More than 5,000 employees at the Chicago Ford plant joined the auto workers strike on Friday. Chicago may have two baseball teams – but neither made it to the postseason.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker expresses concerns about a controversial security firm tapped to build tent shelters for migrants in Chicago. Chicago Public Schools lays out just how much it would cost to modernize its aging buildings. South Side artist Dorian Sylvain’s to unveil a new mural in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment is unveiled downtown.
Larry Snelling is now Chicago’s police superintendent after a unanimous vote by the city council Wednesday. A new study from North Shore University Health System is searching for treatment options for long COVID. A handful of Illinois colleges have committed to making their financial aid offers more transparent.