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ShotSpotter to vie for another Chicago deal as Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks new first responder technology
Mayor Brandon Johnson is asking businesses to offer up new violent crime response tools just as his administration ends the ShotSpotter police technology deal.
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Editorial: Chicago’s school board has a duty to taxpayers to back Pedro Martinez against Brandon Johnson
The stakes are remarkably high as Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez resists Mayor Brandon...
Business
Landmarks: Pulaski Road cousin of Golden Gate Bridge earns historical status
The Crawford Avenue span over the Cal-Sag Channel was built by the same company as the Golden Gate Bridge and NYC's Washington Bridge.
Entertainment
Whereya from? Whaddaya do for a living? Comic Moshe Kasher and the art of crowd work
In his audience at the Den Theatre, there was a woman who ran “a Jewish-themed OnlyFans account" and a man who insures cannabis dispensaries. Watching Kasher work played like an argument for the need for comics to really listen.
Sports
Caleb Williams took a step forward, but Chicago Bears did too much wrong: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Week 3 loss
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams took a pretty good step forward, but the Chicago Bears did far too much wrong in losing to the Indianapolis Colts.
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Crime and Public Safety
Police: Man fatally shot in Washington Park early Sunday
Officers found the man on the ground. He was unresponsive and had a gunshot wound...
Environment
Gary environmental group explains benefits of green steel at sustainability conference
Northwest Indiana is the nation’s largest steelmaking region, said Gary Councilwoman Lori Latham, and area...
Immigration
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes first-in-the-nation attempt to employ undocumented students
California’s public university campuses will not be opening campus jobs to undocumented students after Gov....
Politics
Texas jury clears most ‘Trump Train’ drivers in civil trial over 2020 Biden-Harris bus encounter
A federal jury in Texas on Monday cleared a group of former President Donald Trump...
Local News
Political newcomer challenging 3-term incumbent in State House District 59; ‘I’m fed up no one is willing to step up’
The district includes all or part of Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Northbrook, Riverwoods,...
Culture of Corruption
Our culture of corruption: Read the series on Illinois’ notorious political legacy
What makes Illinois so corrupt? Tribune explores and attempts to explain why corruption continues to...
Investigations
Chicago never ready for reform: Code of silence, aldermanic prerogative fuel dozens of corruption convictions
In the half-century since Mayor Richard J. Daley presided over Chicago’s notorious Democratic machine at...
History
Today in Sports History: Trump withdraws invitation to the White House for Golden State Warriors
2017 — U.S. President Donald Trump withdraws invitation to the White House for NBA champions...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Restaurant news: Nafsi reclaims the South Shore Cultural Center with elevated soul food
The finer dining soul food restaurant Nafsi just opened inside the historic South Shore Cultural...
Asking Eric
Asking Eric: I’m rich but have no one I’m close to
Dear Eric: I am a widower in my mid-70s. No family, no kids. Multimillionaire; drive...
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The best magazine holders to organize your favorite reads
Magazine holders are great tools to organize reading material. Check out these tips for picking...