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Women’s pro soccer team wants to play at new Ryan Field

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 19:48

Will file “unique usage permit” request with city.

Pritzker signs energy reform bill

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 18:41
Incentivizes battery storage to bolster electric grid reliability.

Illinois Dems: Impeach Kristi Noem

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 17:36
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly seeks ouster of Homeland Security head after fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.

Leon will stay in the race, reviving House bid 

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 16:36

Candidate says he had been “negotiating” with lobbying group seeking to get him off the ballot.

Picture of the day

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 16:14

A dramatic view of the lake.

Hundreds gather for Evanston vigil after federal agent kills woman in Minneapolis

Thu, 01/08/2026 - 05:27

Political leaders respond to shooting, including a Senate candidate vowing articles of impeachment against Noem.

Potential D65 about-face on school closings

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 21:30

Special meeting set to consider shutting Kingsley this year, and Lincolnwood later.

City suit claims Albany Care creates public nuisance

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 20:53

Barring reforms, city seeks permanent injunction forcing shutdown.

‘Cats land starting QB from transfer portal

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 20:35

Signal caller coming here from Michigan State.

Finance panel settles PPRT tussle, for now

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 20:30

But shrinking reserves mean fully funding pensions will continue to be a challenge.

Erik Luijten named NU provost

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 14:49

Now leads doctoral program in NU’s McCormick School of Engineering.

Schakowsky backs Biss, draws rebukes from his foes

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 10:51

Fine says Schakowsky is “wrong about Daniel Biss.”

Trump freezes child care funding

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 10:30
Illinois and four other blue states targeted.

Spring start seen for housing project

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 05:20

Long-delayed development at 1811-15 Church St. would provide 33 affordable housing units.

Welch: Bears funding pitch ‘insensitive’

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 04:45

House speaker says legislature needs to focus on bringing down the cost of living.

County tax mess cost D65 more than $1 million

Tue, 01/06/2026 - 16:45

And cost may grow if county doesn’t resolve tax payment snafu.

Schakowsky will endorse Biss as successor

Tue, 01/06/2026 - 15:30

Evanston’s longtime congresswoman is backing the city’s mayor in a crowded field to replace her.

Major data breach at human services unit

Tue, 01/06/2026 - 14:10
IDHS admits protected health information was stored on publicly accessible website for years.

Jazz club, cocktail bar planned downtown

Tue, 01/06/2026 - 09:22

Owner plans an “intimate, seductive, immersive experience” for Sherman Avenue space.

Election 2026: Dates to watch for

Tue, 01/06/2026 - 09:16

Early voting begins in Chicago in one month, but in two months in Evanston.

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