Chicago nonprofit fights to keep Head Start funded
— July 10, 2025When individuals who take care of pets bring home more money than individuals taking care of kids, something is wrong, according to a former first lady of Illinois. “In some states,…
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Pritzker selects former deputy governor as running mate
— July 10, 2025Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced July 1 that former Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell will be his running mate for the 2026 campaign. Pritzker’s selection, made just days after announcing…
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Two killed in Eden Expressway accidents
— July 8, 2025Two people were killed in accidents on the Edens Expressway. A three-unit fatal crash occurred at 12:30 p.m. Monday on southbound Interstate 94 at Dundee Road in Northbrook. One person…
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Woman charged with killing boy, injuring other kids
— July 6, 2025A Chicago woman has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a 4-year-old boy on the city’s Northwest Side. Wendy Tolbert, 45, a resident of the 3600 block of…
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USA’s 249th birthday celebration marked by food, local festivals and fireworks
— July 2, 2025Independence Day fireworks shows are as old as the nation itself. According to historical accounts, the first such shows came in 1777, one year after the 13 American colonies declared…
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Illinois to roll out direct admission to most state universities
— July 10, 2025CHICAGO — Illinois students won’t need to fill out applications for most state universities to be admitted — if they have high enough grades. With his signature, Gov. J.B….
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Grant Park race showcases repeat winner Shane van Gisbergen
— July 6, 2025Shane van Gisbergen won the Grant Park 165 NASCAR Cup Series Race today in downtown Chicago for the second time. Van Gisbergen, 36, drove the No. 88 WeatherTech Chevrolet to win just…
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Man killed on CTA platform
— July 6, 2025A 56-year-old man was killed Saturday night on a CTA platform in Chicago’s Loop. Police said the man was involved in a physical altercation with an offender at 10:25 p.m. Saturday…
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