Good afternoon, Chicago.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously today that states including Illinois lack the authority to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot under the “insurrection clause” of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The court’s ruling was a direct reversal of a December order by the 4-3 Democratic majority of the Colorado Supreme Court that found the former president engaged in insurrection for his actions in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol that was aimed at blocking the Electoral College count making Democrat Joe Biden president.
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70-degree weather predicted across Chicago area before late-night storms move in
Predicted highs range from 69 to 75, with southern winds gusting up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- Mayor Brandon Johnson endorses U.S. Rep. Danny Davis in crowded primary
- In Norridge $250,000 of water going down drain; village continues pipe replacements
‘Chicago Fire’ actor Jesse Spencer sells Fulton Market District loft for $1.4 million
The Australian-born Spencer, 45, starred on the Fox medical drama “House” from 2004 until 2012, when he signed on with “Chicago Fire,” which is filmed in Chicago. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- What to watch for as China’s major political meeting of the year gets underway
- JetBlue and Spirit are ending their $3.8 billion merger plan after a federal judge blocked the deal
Chicago baseball report: Pitchers are ramping up, managers are eyeing roster construction — and Eloy Jiménez is hot
Camp cuts should begin this week as the organization begins evaluating who they want to open the season on the 26-man roster. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- Onuralp Bitim finds joy in his new Chicago Bulls role after taking a leap — and ‘gamble’ — coming from Turkey
- Eagles center Jason Kelce retires after 13 NFL seasons and 1 Super Bowl ring
Join the fun at suburban Chicago, northwest Indiana St. Patrick’s Day parades
Irish eyes will be smiling when many towns will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a parade. Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
- Joffrey Ballet’s 2024-25 season opens with ‘Atonement,’ plus ‘Alice’ and a return for ‘Nutcracker’
- Anjal Chande’s ‘The Next Cup of Tea’ dance-theater show indulges in the little performances of our daily lives
Texas has never seen a fire this big. Here is what we know.
The Smokehouse Creek fire, the largest on record in Texas, is still largely uncontrolled across the state’s Panhandle. Read more here.
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