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Chicago School Board Delays Funding Boost for Arts High School
The Chicago School Board has delayed a proposal to increase funding for Chicago Arts High School, citing an ongoing review of financial support for the…
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Patriots Get First City-Funded Football Field in Humboldt Park
The Humboldt Park Patriots will start the 2026 season on their first city‑funded football field, a new facility that supports the team’s expansion after 22…
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Heat Dome to Push 90°F Index in Chicago Next Week
The National Weather Service warns that a large heat dome will bring 90°F heat indices and humid, storm‑prone conditions to Chicago during the first week of…
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CPS Board Approves Same-Day Enrollment for Homeless Students
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago School Board unanimously approved a policy that enrolls homeless or guardian‑less students on the day they arrive at…
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Kennedy‑King College to Launch Illinois' First Midwifery Degree
Kennedy‑King College will admit its first cohort of students to Illinois' inaugural midwifery degree program in spring 2027, featuring a high‑tech simulation…
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Eight Hospitalized After Danvers House Explosion
An explosion at a Danvers home on Aug. 25 ignited a fire that fully engulfed the house and sent eight people to hospitals with serious injuries. Firefighters…
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Amtrak's Bridgeport Yard Move Faces Resident Opposition
Amtrak's plan to move its South Loop maintenance facility to Bridgeport has drawn resident opposition over health and family impact concerns, while the…
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Oak Brook Police Halt Fleeing Van with Grappler Device
Oak Brook Police and multiple Chicago-area agencies used a grappler device to stop a van that fled police on Thursday night, safely ending the pursuit and…
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John H. Kinzie Elementary Closed for Mold Testing
Chicago Public Schools closed John H. Kinzie Elementary in Garfield Ridge for two days, August 27‑28, to conduct mold‑clearance testing after possible mold was…
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Chicago School Board President Candidate Jennifer Custer Withdraws
Incumbent board member Jennifer Custer announced she is dropping out of the Chicago School Board presidential race, citing the potential for special interest…
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Family Reunites with Dog Missing for 12 Years
A volunteer group led by Vanessa Antonino located Flor, a dog missing since 2014, reuniting it with its family in Evanston after twelve years.
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Fans Queue Early for BTS 'Arirang' Tour Night One at Soldier Field
Fans gathered early for a sold‑out night‑one concert of BTS’s Arirang world tour at Soldier Field on August 27, 2026, highlighting the group’s strong U.S.…
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Residency Questions Emerge for Chicago Mayoral Candidate John Kelly
Documents showing John Kelly’s Orland Park address and his wife’s Will County voter registration have sparked questions about his eligibility for Chicago’s…
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Heat Waves Drive Spike in Chicago ER Visits, Study Finds
A Chicago study links extreme heat to higher emergency‑room visits for dehydration, heat‑related illness and heart problems, highlighting added strain on the…
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Illinois Man Critical After Falling From Columbia Rooftop Bar
An Illinois man fell from the rooftop of Harpo’s Bar and Grill in Columbia, Missouri, on August 24, 2026, and is now in critical condition. Police are…
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Two Semi Trucks Collide on US‑41, Blocking North Chicago Road
Two semi‑truck drivers collided on US‑41 in North Chicago at 2 a.m., leading police and fire to close the highway while one driver was hospitalized and the…
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Illinois Supreme Court to Hear CPD Discipline Transparency Case
The Illinois Supreme Court will hear arguments on September 24, 2026, about whether serious Chicago Police Department disciplinary hearings must be public,…
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Meta's $17 Billion Settlement Encompasses Illinois
Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with twenty‑nine states, including Illinois, over claims that its platforms exploit young users; the deal awaits…
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Chicago Ethics Board Leaderless for a Year as Director Retires
The Chicago Ethics Board has been without a permanent leader for a year, and its executive director is retiring as municipal elections begin, creating a…
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Cook County Clears $1 B Medical Debt for 791,000 Residents
Since 2022, Cook County’s debt‑relief program has erased over $1 billion in medical debt for 791,000 residents, marking a significant reduction in unpaid…
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‘Moses the Black’ to be screened on Chicago’s South Side
The crime drama ‘Moses the Black,’ backed by 50 Cent and starring Omar Epps, will be shown at a South Side community center on August 27‑28 after being pulled…
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FDA Approves Rasonque for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
The FDA approved Revolution Medicines' drug Rasonque for advanced pancreatic cancer patients after a 500‑patient trial in Chicago, offering a new treatment…
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Study Finds Chicago TIF Helps Downtown, Neglects Poorer Areas
A Great Cities Institute study finds Chicago’s TIF program has boosted downtown development but not poorer neighborhoods, recommending reforms and the…