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Independent school board candidates notched one victory and are expected to win another two of the 10 races in which voters cast ballots to elect Chicago Board of Education members for the first time Tuesday.
While the Chicago Teachers Union and school choice-endorsed candidates saw limited success, a trio of candidates untethered to either group won the centrally located District 6, and led in South Side Districts 9 and 10 as votes were still being tallied.
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Hundreds rally in Chicago to oppose Donald Trump and express disappointment with Democrats on heels of election
Hundreds of people gathered in Chicago’s Federal Plaza last night less than a day after former President Donald Trump won his reelection bid to affirm their support for progressive policies like abortion access, immigrant rights and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel. Read more here.
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- ‘They are offended when people ask for favors. Hello?’: Jurors in Madigan trial hear wiretap about pressure in political hires
- Man accused of killing CPD officer Enrique Martínez ordered detained
Grayslake mansion listed for nearly $10M
Built in 1989, the estate’s main, 8,974-square-foot brick mansion has six full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, a movie theater, a game room and a sauna. Read more here.
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- Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertainty
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5 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-1 loss to Patrick Kane and the Detroit Red Wings — their 4th straight at home
As much of a letdown as the early home record is, the Hawks also squandered a chance to win their third game in a row, something they haven’t done since a five-game winning streak in February 2023. Read more here.
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- The Caleb Williams File: Why addressing the disconnect with DJ Moore is a top priority for the Chicago Bears QB
- Bo Richter’s unlikely road from Naperville to Minnesota Vikings will bring him to Soldier Field. ‘We knew he had a shot.’
‘House on Mango Street’ is becoming an opera, with Sandra Cisneros’ help
In a rare case of an author adapting her own work for the stage, Cisneros is the librettist of this piece: a bilingual “House on Mango Street” opera. Read more here.
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- Southwest Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-25 season features three music director finalists
- Bob Gaudio on how he channeled Neil Diamond’s music to make ‘A Beautiful Noise’
President Joe Biden gets blamed by Kamala Harris allies for her resounding loss to Donald Trump
Joe Biden’s name wasn’t on the ballot, but history will likely remember Kamala Harris’ resounding defeat as his loss too. Read more here.
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