Good afternoon, Chicago.
Voters in Chicago’s suburbs went to the polls in yesterday’s election to decide primary races from governor to Cook County Board. Here’s what happened in races around Chicago’s suburbs.
And see our full election results from races across Illinois, as well as special looks at how Illinois voted in the Republican primary for governor, U.S. Senate race and the 9th Congressional District race.
Here’s what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit chicagotribune.com/latest-headlines and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson poised to veto freeze to tipped worker pay if aldermen enact it
Chicago aldermen are set to vote today on a plan to freeze wage increases for tipped workers, a move that could set off a veto showdown with Mayor Brandon Johnson. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- CPS Local School Council elections are underway: Here’s what you need to know
- Notre Dame announces free tuition for families earning under $150,000
- Trump vows to fight invasive carp in Great Lakes, but Illinois federal funds remain frozen
Hyundai Translead to bring truck trailer manufacturing, 2,500 jobs to two shuttered Will County plants
Hyundai Translead, a leading manufacturer of truck trailers and flatbeds, is firing up two shuttered industrial plants along the Des Plaines River in Will County, with a commitment to bring thousands of jobs to the region. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- BP to lock out USW employees as still no deal reached in negotiations
- Marquee Sports Network reaches agreement with Hulu and Amazon Prime to stream Chicago Cubs games
Chicago White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami comes back swinging with HR in return to Cactus League play
Murakami’s first home run of spring training came during his return to Cactus League play in a 6-4 Sox victory at Camelback Ranch. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- Northern Illinois hires former Northern Michigan men’s basketball coach Matt Majkrzak
- Tracking the Chicago Bears in NFL free agency: James Lynch the latest DT to join the roster
Column: For 40 years, Newcity has been delivering the city’s cultural scene
Newcity’s current February/March issue marks its 40th anniversary, and as Brian Hieggelke writes, “(This is) the biggest edition we’ve ever published at 180 pages, and includes 66 pages dedicated to exploring the art scene we know best, right here in Chicago.” Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
- Review: Theo’s ‘Drowsy Chaperone’ has a fabulous narrator to invite us along for the ride
- ‘The Fugitive’: 16 filming locations to visit around Chicago
US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war
U.S. companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, today as the Trump administration looks for ways to boost world oil supplies during the Iran war. Read more here.
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