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University of Chicago prepares to ‘intervene’ to remove pro-Palestine encampment from campus
The University of Chicago is preparing to “intervene” to remove the pro-Palestine encampment from the school’s Main Quadrangle, president Paul Alivisatos said Friday, claiming student protestors have created a “systemic disruption” on campus. Meanwhile, tensions heightened when counter-protesters marched to the encampment carrying American flags, chanting “USA, USA!” as Muslim students gathered for Friday prayers. A line of cops formed...
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Editorial: Red-hot Rockford celebrates its upswing even as its rise flashes a national warning
Long-troubled Rockford has posted a 52% gain in home prices year-over-year and, as of last...
Business
Chicago area’s independent bookstores see revival
The book industry as a whole, once viewed as on the verge of collapse, has largely bounced back since the COVID-19 pandemic, with hundreds of new members in the American Booksellers Association.
Politics
Black leaders weigh in on Rainbow/PUSH chief’s resignation less than 3 months into role
Mystery still surrounds the resignation of Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes III from the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. But the group is moving forward.
Sports
Chicago Sky’s Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese embrace ‘finally’ being teammates — and they want to set a new tone on the boards
Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso are confident in their newfound partnership as rookie teammates with the Chicago Sky.
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Entertainment
What to do around Chicago: Cinco de Mayo Parade, Comic Book Day and season opener for Green City Market
Also this weekend, a new play at Northlight Theatre, 10-minute plays in Wicker Park and...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Swadesi Cafe offers Chicago a Western coffee shop experience that’s distinctly Indian
Swadesi Cafe in the West Loop offers customers the sense of sipping chai at home...
Crime and Public Safety
3 men sentenced to federal prison on charges of robbing UPS driver at gunpoint in Oak Park
Two men from Chicago and another from the west suburbs have each been sentenced to...
Education
CPS agrees to raise wages of ‘lowest paid workers’, in a new, four-year agreement with SEIU Local 73
Chicago Public Schools agrees to raise wages of lowest paid workers or support staff in...
Immigration
Biden administration says 100,000 new migrants are expected to enroll in ‘Obamacare’ next year
Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll...
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...
Local News
Gary man charged with murder in Portage slaying
A Gary man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting Monday in Portage.
History
Today in History: Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose becomes NBA’s youngest MVP
On May 3, 2011, Chicago’s Derrick Rose became at age 22 the NBA’s youngest MVP.
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Ask Amy: Don’t cling to your heartbroken feelings
Dear Amy: Should we ask that they reconsider and pick another date?
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Travel essentials to help you pack for a vacation cruise
If you need help figuring out how to pack for an upcoming cruise, here are...