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Measure to create new state agency for childhood services now on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk
The Illinois House passed a measure to consolidate early childhood services under a single agency, paving the way for the creation of a new state Department of Early Childhood.
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Michael Schill: Here’s why I reached an agreement with Northwestern protesters
This resolution at Northwestern University was possible because we chose to see our students not...
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Transit-oriented housing proposed near Deerbrook Shopping Center in Deerfield: ‘A clever way … to tuck housing into this extremely challenging footprint’
The design plans are to construct a high density, transit-oriented development, since the vacant 10.7-acre property abuts the Metra tracks, a train station and Interstate 94.
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Skokie’s Holocaust Museum exhibit focuses on Kindertransport
“Kindertransport — Rescuing Children on the Brink of War” is an exhibition from May 19 to Nov. 17 at the Illinois Holocaust Museum.
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How a rare lefty splitter has helped fuel Shota Imanaga’s historic start for the Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga is one of only 16 left-handed starters in the last 17 seasons to throw a splitter, a pitch he is using to generate whiffs at an incredible rate.
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Barron Trump, 18, to make political debut as Florida delegate to Republican National Convention
Former President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, has been chosen to serve as a...
Crime and Public Safety
Lockport Township man, 70, charged in shooting of neighbor
John Shadbar, of the 16500 block of West 144th Place, Lockport Township, is charged with...
Education
Ingleside teacher wins Lake County Educator of the Year; ‘Always put the kids first’
Under the twinkling lights at the Lake County Fairgrounds, more than 140 teachers, administrators and...
Immigration
Biden administration will propose tougher asylum standards for some migrants at the border
The Biden administration plans to propose a new rule Thursday aimed at speeding up the...
Investigations
Tribune’s ‘Stalled Justice’ series on Cook County court delays wins national award for journalistic fairness
"Stalled Justice," a Tribune series exposing dysfunction in the Cook County courts, has won the...
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Nearly 30 tons of electronics dropped off for recycling at Aurora drive-thru event
According to officials, 2,000 Aurora residents came to the drop-off site at the Route 59...
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Harvey Weinstein won’t be sent back to California while he awaits New York rape retrial
Harvey Weinstein will remain locked up in New York as a court works out whether...
History
Today in History: South Africa adopts constitution guaranteeing equal rights
On May 8, 1996, South Africa took another step from apartheid to democracy by adopting...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
New Wrigleyville Billy Goat Tavern promises cheezborgers but no Cubs curse
The newest location of the legendary Billy Goat Tavern is coming to Wrigleyville by the...
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Ask Amy: Elderly relatives lurk and report intel
Dear Amy: A little over a year ago, working with my mother’s doctor, I decided...
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These surprisingly high-tech products will help you deal with pesky mosquitoes
While remarkably few high-tech products actually work to repel mosquitoes, Thermacell is leading the way...