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Daywatch special edition: What’s next after the Democratic National Convention
Day: August 25, 2024
Move-in day for new students exciting, emotional at Aurora University
Friday marked the start of a new chapter in life for many students as they moved into the dorms at Aurora University.
Column: Development not always synonymous with progress
There’s also a well-worn phrase about change being inevitable, but it’s not always synonymous with growth – or progress.
On the team: Predicting how the Bears roster will look after Tuesday’s cuts are made
Training camp is officially in the books. The preseason is over.
Manhattan real estate agent to host HGTV lifestyle show ‘The American Dream’
Randi Quigley’s first episode hosting “The American Dream” will feature listings in Mokena and a tour of Frankfort’s downtown area.
Editorial: Chicago and the Democrats both rebranded together in a dazzling show of DNC strength
Chicago just had one of the best weeks in its history.
Members of Midwest farming community connect with shrimper, researchers in Gulf dead zone visit
The trip aimed to increase understanding of how agricultural runoff in the Midwest affects ecosystems a thousand miles away.
Make your garden a friendly rest stop for migrating birds
More than 200 species of birds fly through the Chicago area every autumn, following Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River south for the winter.
Clarence Page: Tim Walz helps Democrats offer voters a better reflection of themselves
After years of Democrats being cast as out-of-touch cultural elites, Tim Walz and his family offer a persuasive alternative.
Letters: Congratulations to Chicago for a job well done at the DNC
Congratulations to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson, police Superintendent Larry Snelling and others behind the scenes for a successful Democratic National Convention.