The morning after the shooting of two members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night, university protests in Chicago against the Israel-Hamas war continued.
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CTU report faults charter school oversight, cites abrupt closures and financial mismanagement
A new Chicago Teachers Union report released Thursday criticizes the lack of oversight of the district’s over 100 charter schools.
Chicago Stars soccer team to “test run” Evanston stadium at Northwestern as they consider move there
The Chicago Stars pro women’s soccer team will “test run” at Northwestern in Evanston, exploring a move there in 2026 from Bridgeview.
Police: One killed, one injured in Pleasant Township crash
One male died and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Pleasant Township, police said.
Changes planned for Lewis Avenue corridor in Lake County; ‘It’s going on a road diet’
The Division of Transportation unveiled its proposed plan for the Lewis Avenue corridor at an open house Tuesday in Waukegan.
Lake Zurich’s residents lead the state in green energy use because of clean energy program
In May, Lake Zurich announced its residents are the top green energy customers in the state thanks to a specialty clean energy program available to ratepayers there.
Gary council to vote on city fund creations
The Gary Common Council will look at creating funds for parking meters in the city and for green urbanism.
Indian Prairie District 204 board OKs applications to state board of education for funding waivers for three schools
The waivers allow federal funding allocated by the state to be used for programs for all students in the school, regardless of income level.
Hard Rock to donate $1 million to Gary police in 2025
The Gary Common Council, on Tuesday, approved a gift from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana that will help the city’s police department. The council approved a $1 million donation from the Northwest Indiana casino for 2025, with the city of Gary putting forth $500,000 in matching funds. The money will go towards the Gary Police […]
Feds say Palos Hills man swindled investors in precious metals scheme
Federal authorities say 41-year-old Awad Odeh, of Palos Hills, swindled investors of at least $3.6 million.