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Daywatch: Big money floods Illinois campaigns
Day: September 2, 2024
‘Edgy’ Tim O’Halloran: Local recruits hoping Week 1 video attracts colleges
“Edgy” Tim O’Halloran says local recruits are hoping their Week 1 video attracts college attention.
Energy savings from solar panels at high schools in Blue Island, Crestwood unclear months after installation
Solar energy savings at Eisenhower High School in Blue Island and Delta Learning Center are unclear due to delays and billing issues.
Editorial: This Labor Day, our job market needs a push. Federal Reserve needs to cut rates as soon as it can.
Through the inflationary period post-pandemic, the U.S. job market thankfully wasn’t a concern. Now it is, though, and central bankers need to act.
Laura Washington: Kamala Harris’ turn in 2019 debate signals a potent performance to come
During the 2019 debate, Kamala Harris prosecuted then-presidential candidate Joe Biden’s record. Donald Trump faces the same on Sept. 10.
Top 10 dance for fall 2024: U.S. premieres at Joffrey and the Harris, plus Hubbard Street does Fosse
Most of our critic’s picks are for Chicago companies who have stood the test of time. But also look for these visiting artists.
Two years after migrants began to arrive, many have settled in Chicago even as some continue to struggle
More than 47,200 — mostly from Venezuela — have passed through Chicagoland, and tens of thousands have settled here.
Letters: We need to see more serious thought from Kamala Harris on her economic policies
I hope Kamala Harris will give more serious thought to her proposed economic strategies.
Today in History: Japan formally surrenders
On Sept. 2, 1945, Japan formally surrendered in ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, ending World War II.
Asking Eric: We’re in mother-in-law grudge territory
Dear Eric: Recently, my 7-year-old daughter told my mother, “Dad doesn’t like you.” I know why that statement is true, but I personally feel like there is no good reason to be socially rude and disrespectful. If this continues, maybe he should not visit when the children and I go.