Good morning, Chicago.
Chicago Public Schools canceled its upcoming monthly board meeting — previously slated for Thursday — and is rescheduling its next meeting for Dec. 12, more than a month after 10 candidates will be elected to make up half of a new, partially elected, partially appointed school board.
Mayor Johnson’s deputy mayor for education, youth and human services also stepped aside yesterday, as was first reported by Crain’s Chicago Business, adding to the turmoil between the mayor’s office and school district that has been brewing in recent weeks.
So what’s next?
And here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.
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Democrats looking for another clean sweep of Cook County races
The down-ballot races for Cook County clerk and Circuit Court clerk could spell big changes to the county’s administrative hinterlands. Each office is known either for its paper pushing, its reputation for political patronage hiring, or some combination of both.
Corrupt political boss or defender of his constituents? Madigan trial begins in earnest
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan may have spent decades at the pinnacle of Illinois politics, but at his core he was simply a soft-spoken, nonconfrontational Southwest Side guy trying to advance his party’s blue-collar agenda, Madigan’s lawyer told a federal jury Monday.
It’s been five years since Madigan, the nation’s longest-serving legislative leader and the kingpin of the state’s Democrats, landed in the crosshairs of a sprawling federal corruption investigation. On Monday, as opening statements in Madigan’s historic trial got underway, his defense team finally began laying out its case.
Will glucose monitors become the next wellness accessory? Abbott Laboratories moves beyond diabetes with new device
In recent years, smartwatches and smart rings have grown increasingly popular, adorning the wrists and fingers of consumers who use them to monitor their exercise, sleep and heart activity.
Now, medical device companies, including north suburban-based Abbott Laboratories, are hoping health enthusiasts will embrace a new type of wellness accessory: wearable sensors to track glucose levels.
Bid to lower Chicago’s speed limit to 25 mph advances in City Council
An effort to drop Chicago’s citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph advanced in the City Council Monday.
The legislation aimed at reducing traffic crashes and fatalities passed in an 8-5 vote in the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee.
Mayor Brandon Johnson to shut down migrant shelters, combine with existing homeless system in 2025
Speaking at a news conference in City Hall, Johnson cast the shift to a unified shelter system covering both asylum-seekers and homeless Chicagoans as a victory for fiscal prudence, coordination of resources and Chicago’s values as a pro-immigrant city.
“We fought back and showed the world just how welcoming we can be,” the mayor said.
Sizing up the Caleb Williams-Jayden Daniels duel: 15 eye-catching numbers as the Chicago Bears come out of the bye week
The Chicago Bears enjoyed their bye week on a high, fueled by a 35-16 blowout of the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6 in London.
But as they returned to Halas Hall on Monday, the Bears did so with an understanding of the steep climb ahead. Even with a 4-2 record, they’re in last place in the NFC North and must remain sharp to keep their playoff drive on track.
Column: No matter who is to blame, the CHSN-versus-Comcast debacle could diminish interest in the Bulls and Blackhawks
An urgent email from CHSN arrived in Paul Sullivan‘s inbox at 6:30 a.m., awakening him with a welcome ping.
Finally, Sullivan thought, the newly created sports network for the Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox would be announcing its agreement with Comcast, just in time for Wednesday’s Bulls’ opener.
Open now at Hull-House, ‘Radical Craft’ is a tribute — and a corrective
The Hull-House courtyard is usually a place of conspicuous silence. It sits on the site of the former settlement complex founded by social reformer Jane Addams — at least, until it was almost entirely razed in the 1960s to make way for the campus of the University of Illinois Chicago. Across Halsted Street sat the country’s very first juvenile justice court, established at Addams’ behest. That’s gone too, now a parking lot.
But on Sept. 30, the spirit of the original Hull-House settlement flared alive again.
Emily Hooper Lansana, William Estrada and Riva Lehrer are among the 2024 winners of $50,000 Next Level Awards from the Chicago-based nonprofit 3Arts. (3Arts and Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
This year’s 3Arts Awards go to painter Riva Lehrer, teacher William Estrada and others
The Chicago-based nonprofit 3Arts has presented this year’s 3Arts Awards, with a total of $620,000 in unrestricted funds going to 26 local artists.
Pizza roundup: Lynn’s Chicago Pizza and Novel Pizza Cafe reviews
No matter where you stand on the eternal tavern style versus deep-dish pizza debate, we can all agree that crust, sauce, cheese and toppings must come together in equilibrium to create the perfect, crowd-pleasing pie.
