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Naperville District 203 School Board member Melissa Kelley Black was censured by the board for “unprofessional” and damaging actions, including disclosing private student information, spreading false information and releasing collective bargaining details.
Among the charges for which she was cited was releasing student information on social media, publicly releasing information about collective bargaining agreements, spreading false statements, disparaging the board and administration, and improperly using her board membership as a parent with regard to her child, a D203 student.
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Madigan testifies he ‘would not be involved in a quid pro quo’
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan testified in his corruption trial today that he was taken aback when then-Ald. Daniel Solis told him over the phone that the developers of a West Loop condo tower understood “the quid pro quo” of hiring Madigan’s law firm. Read more here.
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- CPS watchdog’s annual report rings alarm on sports and school board election campaigns
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Automakers face affordability challenge in 2025
Although automakers have emphasized cost reductions and increased incentive spending, they’ve also sought to prioritize profit margins to fund investments in electrification and other future technology. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- College tuition has fallen significantly at many schools
- Oak Brook 7-bedroom home with 2-story marble foyer: $2.3M
How big could the Chicago Bears candidate list become? Brad Biggs’ 6 thoughts on the end-of-season news conferences.
If the Chicago Bears don’t get their coaching hire right this time, no one will be able to say they didn’t consider enough possibilities. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- Chicago basketball report: Will Bulls go another year without an All-Star selection?
- Brian Matusz, who pitched for the Chicago Cubs in his final MLB appearance, dies at 37
The farm-to-fable musical ‘Shucked’ has arrived in Chicago — a show about sweetcorn?
In 2022, Broadway was mired in pandemic recovery and filled with serious works promoting social justice. And then along came a show about sweetcorn. Read more here.
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- ‘The Pitt’ review: Noah Wyle is back in scrubs in a medical drama about a very long shift in the ER
- ‘Wicked’ tops SAG Awards nominations where many big names are shut out
Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control and destroy homes across the Los Angeles area
Multiple massive wildfires tore across the Los Angeles area with devastating force, destroying more than 1,000 structures and killing at least two people as desperate residents escaped through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke. Read more here.
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