Protesters’ demands have focused on divestment — demanding universities cut ties with Israel and businesses supporting the war in Gaza.
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The city has offered no substantial plan to either purchase the station or propose an alternate site before Greyhound’s lease ends in October, according to the report by DePaul University’s Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development. “There could be a real mess for our city if no action is taken,” said Joe Schwieterman, one of the authors.
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At the behest of Planned Parenthood and local Ald. Bill Conway (34th), the Committee on Public Safety agreed to establish a “quiet zone” around Family Planning Associates, 659 W. Washington Blvd. A slightly broader version was approved last fall, but then held in committee over legal questions. The revised ordinance is intended to shield women from intimidation and abuse from bullhorn-bearing protesters.
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In a series of incidents in April, the offenders exit a dark car and wear all-black clothing and black ski masks, police said.
Marable Timile, 58, was arrested Monday in the 700 block of East 111th Street in Pullman. He was being sought in connection with the shooting death Saturday of a woman.
In a vote Monday, 98% of more than 1,000 residents at UChicago voted in favor of representation by the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR/SEIU), which represents staffers at Northwestern.
Parachute, their beloved dining gem in Avondale, is dead. But the pioneering duo have set their sights on what comes next.
The game, originally slated for Saturday in Minneapolis, was moved to Friday to accommodate a possible Game 7 between the Timberwolves and Suns. That, however, had nothing to do with the nonexistent broadcast or streaming options.
At 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Hawks will find out which of the top four picks in the NHL Draft will be theirs.
Raymond Link, 47, was walking with his unleashed dog in Peterson Park on Sunday when police say his dog attacked a 59-year-old woman who was walking her dog.
Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) said he was briefed by police on the Cinco de Mayo shooting at 59th Street and Western Avenue, a wide street that he said has now seen at least two takeovers this year.
The boy was at the restaurant EL G-FE at 4253 W 47th St. about 2:30 p.m. when a man approached and started firing, police said. He was hospitalized in fair condition. A nearby elementary school was temporarily placed on lockdown.
Según la policía de Chicago, alguien habría disparado a través del parabrisas delantero de su vehículo mientras conducía por Gage Park.
El Departamento de Bomberos de Chicago dijo que no transportó a ningún herido. Los asistentes al desfile disfrutaron de la oportunidad de celebrar y honrar la cultura, la historia y la comunidad mexicanas bajo un cielo soleado.
As the presenting sponsor, it marks the first time an NCAA-sanctioned bowl game will be presented by an alcohol product.
Según los informes, en el campus de Lincoln Park de DePaul los contra manifestantes intentaron enfrentarse a los manifestantes, pero los pro palestinos utilizaron tácticas de desescalada para mantener la paz. En todo el país se ha detenido a más de 2,500 manifestantes desde el 18 de abril.
Colin Lund earns Fish of the Week for a big flathead catfish (first one sent in this year) caught from the Kankakee River on Monday.
A complaint filed Monday in the Illinois Court of Claims details disturbing accounts from 95 men and women housed at youth centers as children.
Researchers said if state officials don’t curb utility spending, “Illinois is on course to maintain its entire gas system indefinitely.”
If the Department of Natural Resources opened up waterways, riverbanks would be ripped up for piers and docks. Lights and porta-potties would be needed.
“Things people don’t have to prep for and don’t think are a big deal are real-life issues for us,” said Laura Florek, a Northbrook mom of two young adults with autism.
The University of Chicago Faculty for Justice in Palestine on Monday reaffirmed support for the “peaceful, welcoming and educational space” students had created and called on school leadership to return to “good-faith” negotiations.
An official familiar with Israeli thinking says Israeli officials are examining the cease-fire proposal approved by Hamas. But the official warns that the plan “is not the framework Israel proposed.”
The rare fossil of a birdlike creature said to be the missing link between dinosaurs and birds went on display Monday.
The state’s consensus No. 1 junior announced late last month that he’s committed to defending national champion Michigan.
Brady encountered more blitzes and pressure than he did during an average NFL game as an impressive lineup of comedians, former teammates and opponents took the stage. Host Kevin Hart said before the event that no topic was off-limits.
After a successful foray into Wisconsin in 2022, the Hawks will return to Fiserv Forum this fall, hosting the Blues in an exhibition game Oct. 5.
The shells are turned into GastroPops, a treat used to lure predators so researchers can study their behavior. The students will travel to Miami later this month to test the treats in the field.
Louis Morgan bagged a big tom turkey on public land in northern Illinois to earn Turkey of the Week.
Why do lawmakers want to risk increasing the cost of prescription medications, a small business owner asks.
He calls his dad a cheapskate but won’t contribute toward a bigger gratuity.
Current driver’s license requirements for seniors are not making roads safer. Older drivers get in fewer accidents than other age groups, studies show.
Barbara Glusak warned two of Washington Federal Bank’s board members about loan fraud, but the two did nothing to stop it — and were later convicted of participating in it. Glusak is now scheduled to testify at the sentencing hearing for Janice Weston and George Kozdemba.
A rougher allergy season and the prevalence of wildfires will make the summer especially tough for people with asthma.
She disregards requests to stop giving electronic gifts to the 77-year-old, who finds them more frustrating than enjoyable.
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“I don’t want to be scared to speak,” Ramos said.
Clevinger, who had a 3.77 ERA in 24 starts last season, re-signed with the Sox in April.
Steele held the Padres scoreless in 4 2/3 innings.
Cardoso has not fully participated in practice since the Sky’s preseason game against the Lynx on Friday.
Notes: Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer discussed how to improve the bullpen, and right-hander Kyle Hendricks is headed to Triple-A Iowa for his next rehab start.