Lightfoot, who has since apologized and admitted the tactic was “clearly a mistake,” has faced heavy criticism for the misstep and is under scrutiny by the inspectors general for both the school district and the city.
No legislation has been filed and no sponsors have been named for a measure that would create a new class of tax incentive that would allow the Bears to pay to Arlington Heights a negotiated sum for the property taxes on the 326-acre site of the old Arlington International Racecourse.
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No legislation has been filed and no sponsors have been named for a measure that would create a new class of tax incentive that would allow the Bears to pay to Arlington Heights a negotiated sum for the property taxes on the 326-acre site of the old Arlington International Racecourse.
The chances of either leaving weren’t great, but the drawn-out process had fans concerned that another misstep by the organization was occurring.
Lyric Opera reheats a fun, sometimes surreal production that skips the storybook quaintness.
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Even without an ill Jonathan Toews, the Hawks played a well-structured game, capitalized on their chances and cruised to a 5-1 win.
It wasn’t quite blowing a 21-point lead and losing like they did to Indiana on Tuesday, but leading the struggling Hornets by 10 in the third only to again fail? Something has to change quickly or the front office will have to make the change themselves.
If the recommendation is approved, a Division 1 football and other programs could start at Chicago State University as soon as fall of 2025, the school said.
Carlos Harris drove the lane and drained the game-winning floater with just a bit fewer than two seconds left to play.
Sham diet book author Kevin Trudeau won’t face jail for now, but U.S. authorities demand that he start paying down a $37 million fine.
While DeRozan would like having injured players like Lonzo Ball and Javonte Green back in uniform, he’s not dwelling on it. DeRozan is from the school of out of sight, out of mind.
A woman crossing the street in the 300 block of South Laramie Avenue was struck by a vehicle. The driver fled the scene, police said.
Five Memphis police officers are accused of beating motorist Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop Jan. 7. Nichols later died. The officers, who are all black, have been fired.
U.S. officials and foreign partners said the targeted syndicate, known as Hive, is among the world’s top five ransomware networks and has heavily targeted health care.
Alex Acevedo, his brother Michael Acevedo and their father were each charged with cheating on their taxes in separate indictments handed down in February 2021. Edward Acevedo pleaded guilty in December 2021 to tax evasion, was sentenced to six months behind bars and was released last month.
Some snapshots from opening day at the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo, which runs through Sunday at the Schaumburg Convention Center.
Chipotle says it wants to ensure outlets are staffed ahead of the busy March-May period. Restaurant employment is still 3.6% lower than before the pandemic, or 450,000 workers.
Schools are not telling parents that their children are transitioning to the other sex during the school day and that teachers and others are referring to the student by a different name and permitting him/her to use the bathroom and locker room of the opposite sex.
The Chainsmokers, Miranda Lambert, the Black Crowes and Charley Crockett are set to appear at the event July 1-2 in Grant Park. Tickets go on sale Feb. 2.
A Chicago woman’s lawsuit alleges that the smaller bottles of Fireball Cinnamon malt beverage sold in convenience stores look the same as those that do contain whisky.
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Joseph Sikora from ‘Power’ stars in a wonderfully nasty film that revels in its lack of originality.
The brief is the attorney general’s office opening argument as it seeks to overturn a judge’s ruling that found parts of the controversial SAFE-T Act unconstitutional.
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The attorneys said their brief is ready but they are still waiting on a ruling on whether they can submit a longer filing than is typically allowed.
A more robust, capable, and intelligent power grid is essential to helping our region stay competitive in attracting new businesses — and the jobs that come with them — to northern Illinois,
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Tony Mason posted “designer athletic shoes” for sale on the platform Offer-Up using his personal email address and was then contacted by a 17-year-old boy to purchase them, Cook County prosecutors said in court Thursday.
The man, 34, was speeding when he lost control of his vehicle and hit a pole and tree early Tuesday morning at 59th Street and Western Avenue, police said.
The 61-year-old Reich joins Carolina after spending the past four-plus seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, where he went 40-33-1 as head coach before being fired on Nov. 7 after a 3-5-1 start.
Voters will elect a mayor and alderpersons Feb. 28.
Robert E. Crimo Jr. was charged in December with seven counts of reckless conduct for sponsoring his son’s FOID application.
The left-hander ranks eighth on the Sox’ all-time strikeout list and was AL Rookie of the Year in 1963.
Aurora Christian’s game against Chicago Christian earlier this month was a night of celebration. But it was also one that brought a whole lot of emotion.