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Day: July 24, 2024
Column: GOP chair’s dream of making ‘Illinois red again’ ignores political realities
Democrats hold super-majorities in both chambers of the Illinois legislature. They occupy all state offices, along with 14 of the state’s 17 congressional districts.
Afternoon Briefing: Students return home after canceled flights stranded them in Puerto Rico
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.
Olympic soccer gets off to violent and chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field vs. Argentina
The Olympic men’s soccer tournament got off to a violent and chaotic start Wednesday with Morocco’s shocking 2-1 win against two-time gold medalist Argentina.
DuPage County sheriff’s office investigating slaying of man near Lombard
The DuPage County sheriff’s office is investigating the murder of a man who was shot to death in the driveway of his suburban home in unincorporated Lombard on Monday night. At approximately 9:30 p.m. Monday, deputies responded to a reported shooting near the intersection of 16th Street and Meyers Road. Alaa Ghnimat, 38, was found unresponsive inside his parked car with a fatal gunshot wound. The vehicle was towed by law enforcement for further examination, and Ghnimat’s body was transferred to the DuPage County coroner, authorities said. “The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences to the family and […]
Ask Anna: Can you be friends after a crush?
Dear Anna, My boyfriend (26M) is still friends with a woman (25F) he had feelings for a few years ago.
Terry Savage: It’s scholarship time
Announcing free money! Did that get your attention? If you have a high school child or grandchild, don’t let them miss out on free money for college — not based on need — that is being handed out starting now!
Aurora City Council approves $325,000 loan for planned West Side grocery store
The loan will help to open a new El Paso Grande Super Mercado location at 2134 W. Galena Blvd.
John Mark Hansen: The Democratic Party’s backward induction problem in the presidential race
Everybody who wants an open competition for the nomination or a nominee other than Kamala Harris has a difficult task ahead.
FAA agrees with air traffic controllers’ union to give tower workers more rest between shifts
The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will increase minimum rest time between shifts for air traffic controllers after highly publicized close calls between planes that were following orders from controllers.