Sexual abuse of juvenile detainees was rampant in youth centers across Illinois for more than two decades, according to a sweeping lawsuit filed Monday.
Sexual abuse was rampant at Illinois youth facilities, lawsuit claims
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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting season
Victor Wembanyama had a year like no rookie in NBA history.
UChicago Medicine residents, fellows vote to unionize
The doctors hope to soon negotiate their first contract with UChicago Medicine.
‘Taking care of people’: Nurse opens downtown Wheaton home decor shop
The wood floors are original. There’s an antique hutch against the brick wall. The tables were built by her husband. And the Midwestern-made candles smell fresh, like lilac and jasmine.
Secretary of state’s office urges residents to get a Real ID as federal deadline is a year away
The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is urging residents to get a Real ID, which will be required to board flights beginning May 7, 2025.
Dino-might: Field Museum’s Archaeopteryx may be the ‘most important fossil ever’
The Field Museum’s iconic T. rex, Sue, may be a little jealous.
Niles approves $127 million budget; revenue, expenses up 8%
The Niles village board approved its $127 million budget for the 2025 fiscal year, which begins May 1, at the board of trustees meeting on April 23. The figure includes tax increment financing operating expenses and capital improvement projects for the village. The board approved the budget with an 8% increase in revenue and an 8% increase in expenses. The budget includes $30 million in capital improvement projects and $10 million in grants from the state and federal government. Revenue The budget expects a 1% increase in sales tax from the 2024 fiscal year to the 2025 fiscal year, which […]
New Metra station to open in Edgewater
Another new Metra station in Auburn Gresham remains under construction.
Chicago author Jonathan Eig wins Pulitzer Prize for his groundbreaking biography of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Eig said he was home alone in Lakeview when he heard the announcement. “It’s kind of hard to top the year I just had.”
‘Overwhelmed with gratitude’: Elk Grove teacher wins Golden Apple
Julianne Collier of Stevenson Elementary School in Elk Grove Village joined the 2024 class of Golden Apple Award recipients for excellence in teaching Monday by impressing colleagues with her approach to helping the youngest students catch up with their peers in reading and math.