A federal trial set to begin Sept. 16 in East St. Louis poses the latest test for Illinois’ sweeping gun ban.
Downstate federal trial poses latest test for Illinois gun ban
Day: September 16, 2024
Developers propose 27-story apartment tower for downtown Evanston
GW Properties, which acquired Church Street Plaza in 2021, along with its partner, Chicago-based Luxury Living, submitted an initial zoning application to the city, but plans could change as they seek approvals from city officials, community residents and other stakeholders.
Get out your old antenna, sports fans. Chicago Sports Network to launch Oct. 1 on DirecTV and free TV.
The Chicago Sports Network is supplanting NBC Sports Chicago, the 20-year-old regional sports network whose broadcast rights expire after the current White Sox season.
Richard Boykin: The Tyreek Hill police encounter is a teachable moment
The Miami officers must understand the dehumanization of Hill further erodes trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Martin Rivera: Puerto Ricans deserve to decide their political future
The Puerto Rico Status Act is a win for all Puerto Ricans, offering multiple paths to end its unincorporated territory status.
Mayor Johnson slow on push to put civilians in CPD jobs
Mayor Johnson pledged to create 398 civilian Police Department jobs in his 2024 budget, but only 51 of those roles have been filled.
University researchers: How can we engage parents so their kids show up for preschool?
Research shows that the school-parent interaction is where opportunity to address chronic absenteeism in preschool lies.
Today in History: Settlers race to claim land in Oklahoma
On Sept. 16, 1893, the largest land run in U.S. history occurred as more than 100,000 white settlers rushed to claim over more than 6 million acres of land in what is now northern Oklahoma.
Asking Eric: Stepdaughter has never spoken to me directly
Dear Eric: I tried talking to her about the situation. Her father was there with us. She denied she was snubbing me and lied several times, including about not inviting me to her father’s milestone birthday. When she couldn’t lie anymore, she ran out of the house.
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams says he’s ‘a little bruised up’ after 7-sack game against the Houston Texans
The Houston Texans sacked Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams seven times on “Sunday Night Football,” hit him 11 times and constantly harassed the rookie.