Election officials tallied just 276 Democratic ballots in the race as the window for Clayton Harris III to overtake Eileen O’Neil Burke appears to be closing.
Day: March 28, 2024
DuPage County approves five-year strategic plan emphasizing economy and community
Over the 12 months, members of the DuPage County Board met to plot out a strategic plan meant to guide legislation to the end of the decade. The Strategic Planning Committee, chaired by board member Sadia Covert, elected to prioritize community services and economic development, with objectives to promote local business and workforce development, and create outreach programs for families, the elderly and people with disabilities. “This strategic plan marks a pivotal moment for our County, setting the blueprint to keep DuPage County thriving and prosperous for years to come,” County Board Chair Deborah Conroy said in a news release […]
Column: U.S. Political Turmoil Reflects Our Wider Society – in 2024 and Earlier Elections
“We have met the enemy and he is us.” The ironic statement is from the durable comic strip “Pogo” by cartoonist Walt Kelly, widely syndicated in newspapers from the late 1940s into the 1970s. The observation sums up the essence of our democracy, by definition. Our politics have always been fractious. However, about every 50 […]
On opening day, White Sox fans out in full force: ‘Baseball brings out hope’
Baseball is back in Chicago, and with it, a glimmer of hope for baseball fans on the South Side. Standing next to a portable grill outside Guaranteed Rate Field before the start of Thursday’s game and waiting for his burger to broil, Mike Dilger contemplated how many games his White Sox team might win this […]
Former Signature Room workers owed $1.5 million after abrupt closure, federal judge rules
A federal judge issued a default judgment against the restaurant’s management firm, Infusion Management Group Inc., after the company failed to respond to the lawsuit.
Northwestern seeks Evanston’s OK to use existing lakeside field on campus for 2024 football season
Northwestern University has submitted an application to Evanston in an attempt to use an existing campus field while the demolition and reconstruction of Ryan Field is completed.. The petition was submitted to the city’s Community Development Department on Tuesday, March 26 and requested a zoning analysis to determine if Martin Stadium could host football games, according to city spokesperson Cynthia Vargas. The field, located lakeside at 2235 Campus Drive, is used for competition by Northwestern’s men’s and women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse teams, per the university website. The city stated part of the application included temporary seating for up to […]
New acting HUD secretary uses Chicago appearance to tout Biden green energy plan
Adrianne Todman chose Chicago as her first public appearance since taking over for Marcia Fudge, who resigned Friday as HUD secretary.
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BetMGM is one of the eight operators with a foothold in the Tar Heel State following the March 11 launch of online sports betting. As such, you can use the BetMGM North Carolina bonus code TRIBUNENEWS to unlock a $150 bet and get in the state. You’ll have every market on the platform available at […]
Aldermen push for more transparency and tracking of migrants Chicago evicts from shelters
Call to track evicted migrants comes as volunteers say some end up being placed back into the same shelters they left.
Garrett Crochet shines, but bats are cold for the Chicago White Sox in 1-0 opening-day loss to the Detroit Tigers
Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet allowed 1 run on 5 hits and struck out 8 in his first big-league start, a 1-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers on opening day Thursday at Guaranteed Rate Field.