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Mayor Brandon Johnson says ‘no decision’ yet on moving NASCAR from 4th of July weekend
The contract for an annual NASCAR street race in Chicago was secured by Lori Lightfoot, who lost her reelection bid last year. The Johnson administration opted to keep the same schedule this summer.
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Editorial: On Monday, Joe Biden killed off any possibility of a graceful exit
Joe Biden is dug in. Democrats who want him gone will have to take away...
Business
Column: Personal date night business grew out of COVID-19 lockdowns
Richton Park resident Twanita “Twinkie” Burnett's Purrfect Date Nite in a Box offered during COVID-19 has blossomed into a live event business.
Entertainment
Windy City Smokeout 2024: Guide to this year’s bands, barbecue and more. And nobody follows Carrie Underwood.
Here’s a taste of what to expect for this year's Windy City Smokeout, which opens with headliner Thomas Rhett on Thursday. Bring your appetite.
Sports
Chicago Red Stars sign Canadian standout Julia Grosso, adding talent to their midfield
Midfielder Julia Grosso, 23, will join the Chicago Red Stars after the Paris Olympics.
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Politics
Russia’s heaviest bombardment of Kyiv in 4 months hits a children’s hospital
Russian missiles blasted cities across Ukraine on Monday, damaging the country’s largest children’s hospital and...
Crime and Public Safety
Skokie police sergeant files lawsuit alleging gender discrimination
A Skokie police sergeant filed a civil rights lawsuit against the village and two police...
Education
Simpson Academy graduates challenge stigma as teen moms
Daunted by childcare costs, Kamaria Noble wasn’t certain she’d be able to graduate from Chicago...
Immigration
A migrant family felt ‘blessed’ to be picked for a state rental program. They were given units that seemed unlivable — with a difficult choice.
Over an 18-month span through June, the state would pay more than $50 million to...
Investigations
Error in new lung transplant algorithm harmed sick and dying patients
A flawed new algorithm for distributing lungs to transplant patients wound up putting people with...
Local News
Blood drives, movies in park and more planned near Vernon Township area
A number of community events are planned throughout July in Vernon Township, with residents invited...
National News
Pretrial hearing sets stage for Alec Baldwin’s arrival in court in fatal shooting of cinematographer
A New Mexico judge is setting the table for the involuntary manslaughter trial of actor...
History
Today in Sports History: Simone Biles receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
In 2022, Gymnast Simone Biles aged 25, becomes the youngest person to receive the US...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
While texture might not be something you think about when it comes to cocktails, mixologists certainly do
When it comes to cocktails, texture can be trickier to grasp.
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Ask Amy: Exiting with some well-worn wisdom
Dear Readers: On my last day communicating with you in this way, I feel compelled...
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The best outdoor flameless candles
Flameless candles are designed to replicate the look of a candle’s natural flame.