Good afternoon, Chicago.
The city of Chicago, Cook County and the state of Illinois are appealing President Donald Trump’s denial last week of a disaster declaration that would have unlocked federal financial assistance for survivors and public repairs after heavy rains and flooding in the state in July and August.
In recent years, as climate change has fueled more intense events from flooding to wildfires, the federal government has taken on a larger financial responsibility for natural disaster recovery. But that approach is being curtailed under the Trump administration.
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Six Broadview protesters indicted, including congressional candidate Katherine ‘Kat’ Abughazaleh
Charged were congressional candidate and digital creator Katherine “Kat” Abughazaleh, Cook County board candidate Catherine “Cat” Sharp, 45th ward Democratic committeeman Michael Rabbit, and Oak Park Trustee Brian Straw, among others. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- Gov. JB Pritzker skeptical about House Democrats’ tax and fee plans to address public transit
- Judge rules expert witness can testify at Marni Yang hearing
Gene & Georgetti owner says the city is pushing her out at Midway to make way for Bally’s
Michelle Durpetti, whose grandfather started Gene & Georgetti nearly 85 years ago, said she received notice last week from Midway concessionaire SSP America that it was closing Gene’s Bistro outpost and abruptly ending a 20-year licensing agreement within 90 days. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Cook County Health, University of Illinois medical school expand partnership for patient care, training, research
- Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson sells home in suburban Detroit for $1.1M
Connor Bedard nets 1st career hat trick in Chicago Blackhawks’ 7-3 win: ‘A threat every time he’s on the ice’
The Blackhawks center scored his third goal of the game at the 3:46 mark of the third period yesterday, and hats rained down on the United Center ice for the first time this season. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- Chicago Bears expected to sign veteran C.J. Gardner-Johnson to bolster banged-up secondary
- Today in Chicago History: ‘Save my leg, please,’ Bears tight end Zach Miller tells surgeon after injury
Review: David Byrne has always made the totally original look head-slappingly obvious
David Byrne’s show at the Auditorium Theatre last night, the first of four this week in Chicago, began with the Earth rising behind him on a 180-degree wraparound screen, stretching the length of the stage, floor to ceiling. Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
- Review: ‘Liberation’ on Broadway is brave enough to ask, what does feminism mean?
- Review: ‘Romy & Michele: The Musical’ off-Broadway is like the worst class reunion ever
Paris prosecutor says 2 suspects in the Louvre heist ‘partially’ admit their participation
Two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have “partially” admitted their participation and are believed to be the men who forced their way into the world’s most visited museum, a Paris prosecutor said today. Read more here.
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