Good afternoon, Chicago.
More than half of the 51 prospective candidates for Chicago’s first fully elected school board are facing ballot challenges.
The objections, filed Tuesday with the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, contest the validity of signatures candidates submitted last week. Candidates for district seats had to turn in between 500 and 1,500 signatures from residents in their voting district, while candidates for board president had to submit 1,500.
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Inspired by piping plover enthusiasts, a Lockport couple protects killdeer eggs at construction site
Shelly Romolt said she first suspected chicks were on the way when she spotted “some big shenanigans going on” between two adult birds in the neighborhood in late May. Read more here.
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- Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg’s kids sue his widow over alleged mishandling of trust
- Federal judge orders release of man detained outside Erie Family Health while pregnant wife was inside
Indiana Gov. Braun extends gas tax suspension for the second time
The governor announced he will extend the suspension of the 7% gasoline usage tax and the gasoline excise tax, which were set to expire June 7, through July 7. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Gold Coast vintage mansion listed for nearly $9M
- Batavia City Council OKs $1 million TIF incentive for proposed 72-unit affordable housing development
4 things we learned on Illini Night at Wrigley Field, including Bret Bielema’s CFP expansion preference
Illinois safety Matthew Bailey never had been to a Major League Baseball game before Tuesday night. The senior from Moline had quite the first experience. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- How a better 1st step has taken Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki’s defense to another level
- Jalen Brunson — from Stevenson High School — comes up with late-game heroics in New York Knicks’ Game 1 win
Pizza with Indian toppings? Give it a try, Naperville shop owner says.
“The process of making the pizza is the same as the Italian way. The only difference is the sauces, the protein and the base sauce,” said owner and managing partner Drew Patel. Read more here.
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- Review: In ‘Masters of the Universe,’ Nicholas Galitzine is the He-Man for the job
- These 10 north suburban farmers markets offer treats, music, fun, plus veggies
What to know about the growing opposition to Trump family-linked resort in Albania
A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump, is facing growing resistance from protesters in Albania. Read more here.
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