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Chicago tipped worker raises hold after Mayor Brandon Johnson wins veto fight
Aldermen voted 30 to 19, short of the needed 34-vote majority needed to beat Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto.
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Editorial: No, United’s Scott Kirby, you should not be able to swallow American Airlines
A merger between United and American Airlines must never be allowed to happen.
Politics
Chicago moves to buy Greyhound station, but key alderman demands more details
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration took a major step Tuesday toward buying the downtown Chicago Greyhound station.
Entertainment
International Jazz Day is right around the corner: 16 picks for the global event taking over Chicago
Chicago would seem to be a no-brainer to host International Jazz Day, and the April 30 day itself spills out into events and concerts all over Chicago for the next few weeks. Our 16 Jazz Day recommendations.
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Chicago Bears Q&A: Odds they pick a left tackle at No. 25? Is Keldric Faulk’s sack total a problem?
Is it a certainty the Chicago Bears will draft a defensive player in the first round, or is a left tackle a possibility? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions.
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Photos: Cherry blossoms near full bloom at Jackson Park in Chicago
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Business
Allbirds soars 373% after sneaker firm rebrands as AI stock
Allbirds Inc. shares more than quadrupled after the former shoemaker, just days away from ceasing...
Immigration
ACLU says Tinley Park police traffic stop may have violated state’s TRUST Act
The Illinois ACLU says a Tinley Park police officer may have violated the Trust Act...
Education
Hampshire College, which counts filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, is closing later this year
Hampshire College, which includes award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, announced on Tuesday...
Crime and Public Safety
Man released from prison after murder sentence faces related charges in Porter County
Fred R. Pewitt spent more than 30 years in prison for a Jasper County murder,...
Environment
Chicago Park District balances weather, proximity to public areas during controlled burns
Between December and April, Park District officials regularly carry out controlled burns across the city...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Restaurant review: Seedo’s Levantine Bakery makes bold pastries and a cheeky ‘sandweesh’ in Chicago
The Palestinian owned business launched two locations in the Loop with roots in the Middle...
Investigations
As Indiana extends coal and builds data centers, Illinois may be on the hook for neighbor’s AI boom
Postponing the closure of the Schahfer coal plant also means continued exposure to toxic emissions...
History
Today in Chicago History: First McDonald’s franchise opens in Des Plaines
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 15, according...
Local News
Name that tune: Stickney Township program provides musical memories for seniors
Melissa Howard's music therapy at the Stickney Township Louis S. Viverito Senior Center honors Artemis...
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The best ice cream makers for easy summer entertaining
The best ice cream makers can help you create your own chilly treats so you’ll...