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All members of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s school board plan to resign, the latest turmoil gripping his administration as it struggles for control of the Chicago Public Schools system led by embattled CEO Pedro Martinez.
Chicago Board of Education President Jianan Shi, along with members Elizabeth Todd-Breland, Mariela Estrada, Mary Fahey Hughes, Rudy Lozano Jr., Michelle Morales and Tanya Woods informed the mayor’s office of their resignations, the mayor’s office announced in a statement today.
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Doctor pleads guilty in prostitution conspiracy case tied to politically connected Chicago businessman
A California doctor pleaded guilty today to charges he lied to federal investigators about arrangements with a politically connected Chicago businessman to have women travel out of state for high-paid trysts with himself and others. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- Helene’s reach was shocking, another example of how climate change ‘is here and now,’ scientists say
- Police helicopter, marine unit, K9 assists in gathering railcar burglars after attempt to escape in canal
Highland Park home once owned by former Bulls forward Scottie Pippen is listed for $2.7M, and under contract
A five-bedroom, 10,000-square-footer in Highland Park complete with an indoor basketball court is for sale for $2.699 million, and it’s under contract to sell to a buyer. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- New Harry Potter exhibit, along with Spanish clothing retailer, could work a little magic on the Mag Mile
- McDonald’s will roll out a chicken version of its Big Mac in the US this month
Kamilla Cardoso found her rookie footing with the Chicago Sky — and she’ll use the offseason to grow more
While Cardoso’s rookie season was relatively quiet in comparison to her title-winning senior year at South Carolina, she established a foundation of potential as a formidable post in a league dominated by bigs. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- Big Ten commissioner says conference has ‘positive feelings’ toward expanding the NCAA Tournament beyond 68 teams
- Can Northwestern knock off No. 23 Indiana? The Hoosiers are 5-0 and looking to keep rolling.
Review: ‘Ironbound’ at Raven Theatre follows an immigrant woman’s struggles to get by in America
Lucy Carapetyan plays a plucky, wryly funny woman in Raven Theatre’s Chicago premiere of “Ironbound” by Martyna Majok. Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
- Crepes, gelato and more among the sweet treats being served up Stop n Dip in downtown Elgin
- Bruce Springsteen says he’s voting for Kamala Harris
Israeli airstrikes rock southern suburbs of Beirut and cut off a key crossing into Syria
Israel carried out another series of punishing airstrikes today, hitting suburban Beirut and cutting off the main border crossing between Lebanon and Syria for tens of thousands of people fleeing. Read more here.
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