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Army Corps resumes work at Brandon Road Project as invasive carp encroach on Illinois River
More than a month after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers halted work on the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, part of a $1.15 billion project to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes, the agency announced last week it would resume construction.
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Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson kicks off a reelection campaign with a speech full of bile
Mayor Brandon Johnson announces his reelection bid by demonizing his opponents.
Politics
Former federal prosecutor to take over as Illinois’ acting legislative ethics watchdog Oct. 1
David E. Risley has been chosen by the state's Legislative Ethics Commission to begin the job of acting legislative inspector general on Oct. 1, succeeding Michael P. McCuskey.
Entertainment
Review: Whimsy and wonder of ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ come full circle at Lifeline Theatre
James Sie's production captures the essence of the groundbreaking 1962 Madeleine L’Engle book that was unconventional for its time.
Sports
Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong hits another HR — and steals another base — in 7-3 win
The Chicago Cubs' offense was buoyed by another incredible performance from MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong — and the reliable defense of Alex Bregman.
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Week 1 photos: Chicago Bears 59, Carolina Panthers 37
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Orland Park 5-bedroom home with golf simulator: $2.5M
This five-bedroom home has four full bathrooms, two half bathrooms and a great room with...
Immigration
ICE arrested two during Carol Stream traffic stop, authorities say
Federal immigration agents on Thursday arrested two people on the heels of a routine traffic...
Education
12-year-old boy fires gun left on bus outside of Bridgeport school, police say
A 12-year-old boy fired a gun he found in an unattended bag during dismissal at...
Crime and Public Safety
Charges brought against man involved in Relax Spa armed robbery in Evanston
Police allege the incident occurred on July 18, when three suspects entered the spa, one...
Environment
Activists raise concerns with NIPSCO Jasper County water permit application
If approved, the permit would mix wastewater from the R.M. Schahfer Generating Station, a new...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
New report points to worsening hunger crisis in Chicago, with 1 in 3 families facing food insecurity
A new report released Monday by Chicago’s leading anti-hunger organization indicates a worsening hunger crisis...
Investigations
Illinois, Chicago, Cook County got $11B in pandemic aid but there were gaps in oversight and transparency
The Tribune and the University of Chicago's Mansueto Institute examined how Illinois, Chicago and Cook...
History
Today in Chicago History: Eisenhower’s Rasul ‘Rocky’ Clark paralyzed during high school football game
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 15, according...
Local News
Skokie in bloom with new wildflower mural from renowned Detroit-based artist
Detroit-based, Chinese-American artist Louise Jones has created a mural of flowers at Church Street and...
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Best 4k Tv Under $500
A guide to everything you need to know before purchasing a cheap 4K TV under...