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Chicago won’t raise property taxes as much as it could under Mayor Lightfoot’s inflation-tied budget rule, but $42 million increase still planned
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Ald. Sophia King announces run for Chicago mayor as field challenging Lori Lightfoot grows
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Chicago won’t raise property taxes as much as it could under Mayor Lightfoot’s inflation-tied budget rule, but $42 million increase still planned
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Ald. Sophia King announces run for Chicago mayor as field challenging Lori Lightfoot grows
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New brewery passport encourages sipping Southland suds: A new passport program by Visit Chicago Southland offers prizes to people who check in at 14 south ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/new-brewery-passport-encourages-sipping-southland-suds/
Eddie Izzard brings her solo ‘Hamlet’ to Chicago Shakespeare Theater: The play was adapted from Shakespeare by Mark Izzard and comes to Chicago after an extended ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/eddie-izzard-brings-her-solo-hamlet-to-chicago-shakespeare-theater/
Editorial: Nostalgia may be sweet, but Blommer’s chocolate plant closure decision is sour
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/28/editorial-nostalgia-may-be-sweet-but-blommers-chocolate-plant-closure-decision-is-sour/
Edgewater and Logan Square could see new affordable housing towers as nonprofit developer spreads its wings
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/27/edgewater-logan-square-affordable-housing/
Letters: Ride-share companies need to be better regulated: Ride-share services are popular because they are easy and cheap. Why? Because they are less regulated ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/25/letters-vp-032524-uber-lyft/
How to View April’s Total Solar Eclipse, Online and In Person: Here’s some advice for safely experiencing the total solar eclipse on April 8 as the moon casts a ...
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Sleater-Kinney at the Riviera: How have you still never heard of this band?: After decades of anthemic shredding that flirts lovingly with classic rock bombast ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/22/sleater-kinney-chicago-riviera/
Barbara Brotman: Snowbirding spares me the torturous trials of Chicago traffic: As a newbie snowbirder in southern Arizona, I have discovered an amazing ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/21/opinion-chicago-traffic-stress-snowbirding-arizona-open-road/
What to know about the deadly Rockford, Illinois, stabbing spree: A 22-year-old suspect was arrested in the incident that left four people dead.
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Quick Glance: Four Fatalities and 7 Injured in Stabbings in Northern Illinois, Suspect Apprehended
- A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday in a northern Illinois community as a man embarked on a stabbing spree at various locations, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to seven others.
- Currently, a 22-year-old man is in police custody and undergoing questioning by Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd.
- Following a medical emergency call at 1:14 p.m., the Rockford Police Department received additional requests for police and paramedic assistance.
- The Mayor of Rockford expressed dismay over the violent incident and highlighted the ongoing investigations to clarify the event and prevent future occurrences.
Ask Amy: Daughter’s boyfriend broke up with her after begging for forgiveness: Dear Amy: Two weeks ago, Tony lowered the boom. He had cheated on our daughter ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/23/ask-amy-daughters-boyfriend-broke-up-with-her-after-begging-for-forgiveness/
Review: Mitski kicks off sold-out four-night stand at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/22/review-mitski-kicks-off-sold-out-four-night-stand-at-chicagos-auditorium-theatre/
New piece of pedestrian greenway from Chicago’s East Side set to be built in Michigan
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/25/chicago-new-buffalo-greenway/
Editorial: Chris Collins’ embrace of Boo Buie was a moving March Madness moment: If you missed some of the wonders Boo Buie provided during his Northwestern ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/editorial-boo-buie-chris-collins-northwestern-wildcats-ncaa-basketball/
Blommer Chocolate’s downtown Chicago factory to close: Operations at the old brick factory at 600 W. Kinzie St. were shut down as of Friday ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/22/blommer-chocolate-factory/
America First Credit Union responds to Utah Royals jersey controversy: Multiple NWSL teams' supporter groups are upset about the front jersey sponsor of the ...
sltrib.com/sports/royals/2024/03/26/why-nwsl-supporter-groups-are/
How long will it take to rebuild Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge following its collapse?
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/27/how-long-to-rebuild-key-bridge/
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Gen Zer moved from US to Portugal for cheaper life, better career: Kylie Adamec, 26, found that rent, taxes, and healthcare are cheaper and easier to navigate in ...
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Quick Glance: Gen Zer Moved from US to Portugal for Cheaper Life, Better Career
- Kylie Adamec moved to Portugal in 2022 after struggling to establish her career in the US.
- Unable to afford cities like Chicago or New York City, she took a chance on herself and moved to Portugal, discovering new possibilities.
- Adamec started two real-estate businesses in Portugal and highlights the affordability of healthcare as a major benefit.
- She plans to explore other countries like Spain, Malaysia, Turkey, Belize, and El Salvador, indicating a shift away from permanently returning to the US.
Sheldon H. Jacobson: NCAA basketball coaching carousel creates more chaos than calm
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/21/opinion-ncaa-basketball-coaches-march-madness/
Chicago’s best wine destinations, according to the experts, from wine bars to fine dining
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/27/where-do-the-wine-pros-go/
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins births a Chicago political drama at Steppenwolf with ‘Purpose’
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/21/branden-jacobs-jenkins-purpose-steppenwolf/
Review: How this for atmosphere? ‘Far Away’ is staged on a real factory floor: I've never before picked up my ticket at a box office under a sign offering ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/review-how-this-for-atmosphere-far-away-is-staged-on-a-real-factory-floor/
Nominate your organization for the Chicago Tribune’s 2024 Top Workplaces: The deadline for Chicago Tribune's 2024 Top Workplaces nominations is May 3.
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/25/top-workplaces-nominations/
Column: As Illinois seeks to end its Sweet 16 drought, it must squelch the storybook ending for Duquesne’s retiring coach
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/22/illinois-duquesne-ncaa-tournament-preview/
Cristina Henriquez and the secret to writing a (good) historical novel: “The Great Divide” is set a century ago during the digging of the Panama Canal ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/20/cristina-henriquez-great-divide/
Aldermen push for more transparency and tracking of migrants Chicago evicts from shelters
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/28/aldermen-push-for-more-transparency-and-tracking-of-migrants-chicago-evicts-from-shelters/
Column: Slack effort by Chicago Blackhawks is coach Luke Richardson’s cue to get firm
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/chicago-blackhawks-slack-effort-luke-richardson/
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $977 million after no one wins Tuesday’s drawing: The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $977 million for Friday night’s drawing ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/20/mega-millions-jackpot-reaches-977-million-after-no-one-wins-tuesdays-drawing/
Quick Glance: Where Lottery Success Stories Thrive - Is Your State Among Them?
- New York leads in the highest share of national lottery winners compared to other states, with 43 Mega Millions and 12 Powerball jackpots.
- California secures the second spot in combined Powerball and Mega Millions lottery wins.
- Collectively, New York has achieved the most Mega Millions wins nationwide, while Indiana has secured 39 Powerball pots.
- The five boroughs accommodate a significant number of retailers selling Powerball and Mega Millions tickets statewide.
First-time film event Sundance Institute x Chicago 2024 is coming in June: The event will be a partnership between the Sundance Institute and Choose Chicago and ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/first-time-film-event-sundance-institute-x-chicago-2024-is-coming-in-june/
‘3 Body Problem’ review: Can Netflix adapt an unadaptable sci-fi novel?: "Game of Thrones" creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss team up with Alexander ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/21/3-body-problem-review-can-netflix-adapt-an-unadaptable-sci-fi-novel/
'Shiver down the spine' total solar eclipse to stun Illinois again in 'very rare' event
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Quick Glance: Officials caution public to prepare for solar eclipse
- US officials have warned locals to stock up on food and supplies ahead of a spectacular astronomical event.
- The solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to attract a large number of tourists to the continent, potentially straining local resources and causing traffic disruptions.
- Schools in Texas districts are closing due to concerns about traffic and emergency response times.
- The total solar eclipse will darken the sky, providing a spectacular show visible from Canada to Mexico.
Editorial: Brandon Johnson offers up scapegoats for Bring Chicago Home’s demise. Please.
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/22/editorial-brandon-johnson-offers-up-scapegoats-for-bring-chicago-homes-demise-please/
Things to do in Chicago this weekend: Shamrock Shuffle, Holi at Navy Pier and Romantasy Literature Festival
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/22/things-to-do-in-chicago-this-weekend-shamrock-shuffle-holi-at-navy-pier-and-romantasy-literature-festival/
Ask Amy: I don’t want to hang out with my girlfriend’s nieces: Dear Amy: As a happily childfree man in his 40s, I have no desire to spend my Saturday watching ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/ask-amy-i-dont-want-to-hang-out-with-my-girlfriends-nieces/
Review: ‘Frida,’ now on Prime Video, a controversial but moving Kahlo portrait: In her own time and own words, Frida Kahlo endured and painted "with the ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/18/review-frida-now-on-prime-video-a-controversial-but-moving-kahlo-portrait/
Northwestern eyes its first Sweet 16 berth — but No. 1 tournament seed and defending champion UConn awaits
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/24/northwestern-uconn-ncaa-tournament-preview/
Norman Teague’s ode to Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” overflows, ecstatically, into Elmhurst’s Mies van der Rohe house
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/21/a-love-supreme-norman-teague-elmhurst-art-museum/
March Madness sports betting big business in Illinois, but Bally’s Chicago remains on the sidelines
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/21/march-madness-sports-betting-illinois-ballys-casino/
Northwestern advances in NCAA Tournament as Ryan Langborg scores 12 of his 27 points in OT: ‘You get to the dance and he’s ready to go’
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Cop fatally shoots 4-year-old and man holding knife to child’s neck, Illinois cops say
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City of Chicago sues Glock over 'ease' of machine gun conversion: The city of Chicago sued Glock on Tuesday, accusing the gun maker of knowingly selling pistols ...
reuters.com/legal/government/city-chicago-sues-glock-over-ease-machine-gun-conversion-2024-03-19/
Lollapalooza lineup 2024: SZA, Tyler, the Creator, and Blink-182: The four-day Lollapalooza music festival will be Aug. 1-4 in Chicago’s Grant Park ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/19/lollapalooza-lineup-2024-sza-tyler-the-creater-and-blink-182/
The Baffling Conclusion to the Justin Fields Trade Saga: The Bears traded Fields to the Steelers, and one of the central questions of the 2024 NFL offseason has ...
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Quick Glance: Bears Trade Justin Fields to Steelers, Pave Way for Promising Quarterback
- The trade of Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears to the Pittsburgh Steelers cleared the path to potentially draft USC's Caleb Williams with the first overall pick.
- Fields is expected to serve as the backup for nine-time Pro Bowler Russell Wilson, who recently signed a one-year deal with the Steelers.
- Chicago missed out on a significant opportunity by not trading the first pick for a substantial return.
- The historically quarterback-challenged Bears seldom have the chance to select a talent like Williams.
Chicago reconsiders 'offensive' plan to rename Columbus Drive for Barack Obama after outraged Italian-Americans step in
nypost.com/2024/03/27/us-news/chicago-reconsiders-offensive-plan-to-rename-columbus-drive-for-barack-obama-after-outraged-italian-americans-step-in/
‘This is a dream.’ Handful of coaches in women’s NCAA Tournament are leading their alma maters.
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/23/back-to-school-handful-of-coaches-in-womens-ncaa-tournament-leading-their-alma-maters/
Biden wins Illinois primary, AP says: Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in Illinois.
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Ram Mandir Rath Yatra to travel 8,000 miles, visit 851 temples in 48 US states: Washington, Mar 22 (PTI) The Ram Mandir Rath Yatra will kick off from Chicago on ...
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Bernie Sanders wants the US to adopt a 32-hour workweek. Could workers and companies benefit?
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/15/bernie-sanders-wants-the-us-to-adopt-a-32-hour-workweek-could-workers-and-companies-benefit/
Quick Glance: Bernie Sanders advocates for a 32-hour workweek in the US
- Bernie Sanders introduced a bill to reduce the standard workweek in the US from 40 to 32 hours without cutting wages.
- A shorter workweek could increase productivity and job satisfaction, as indicated by studies.
- Critics, however, caution that a 32-hour workweek might pose production challenges in certain industries.
- Despite facing opposition, Sanders aims to ensure that technological advancements benefit workers and not just corporate executives.
TransUnion nearly doubles previously announced layoffs to 640 employees in Illinois
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/transunion-illinois-layoffs/
Chicago voters reject ‘mansion tax’ to fund homeless services during Illinois primary
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Illinois parole official quits after police say a freed felon attacked a woman and killed her son
apnews.com/article/domestic-violence-parole-stabbing-chicago-d6a57e9c768c52ed0600ee0bed0abdd3
Quick Glance: Illinois Parole Official Resigns After Freed Felon's Attack Leads to Tragedy
- A state parole board member resigned after recommending the release of a man who attacked a pregnant woman in Chicago with a knife and fatally stabbed her 11-year-old son.
- Governor J.B. Pritzker ordered revamped procedures for dealing with domestic violence cases after the Illinois Prisoner Review Board's handling led to the recommendation of Crosetti Brand's release from prison.
- Brand, who police say had a relationship with Smith 15 years ago, faces charges of first-degree murder and other violent felonies related to the attack in Cook County.
- Pritzker instructed the Prisoner Review Board to engage experts and advocates to design and implement expanded training in domestic violence cases for the 15-member board.
Illinois routs Morehead State 85-69 in its NCAA Tournament opener behind Dain Dainja’s monster second half
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/21/illinois-morehead-state-ncaa-tournament/
Jens Ludwig and Jacob Miller: We are seeing a lethal shift in America’s gun violence crisis
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/24/opinion-gun-violence-high-capacity-magazines-glock-swtiches/
Ask Amy: I’m 30. He’s 60. Should I move in with him?: Dear Amy: I mentioned how the lease to my barely affordable apartment would expire soon ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/21/ask-amy-im-30-hes-60-should-i-move-in-with-him/
Mayor Johnson says migrants being housed at Chicago Park District facilities being moved beginning Saturday
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/25/mayor-johnson-says-migrants-being-housed-at-chicago-park-district-facilities-being-moved-beginning-saturday/
Illinois will soon be cicada central when 2 broods converge on state in historic emergence
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/13/illinois-cicadas/
Aldermen call for Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez to resign committee chair over appearance with charred US flag
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/27/aldermen-call-for-ald-byron-sigcho-lopez-to-resign-committee-chair-over-appearance-with-charred-us-flag/
Sustainable aviation fuel costs must be lower, Exxon VP says: Costs are the main obstacle to increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/sustainable-aviation-fuel-costs-must-be-lower-exxon-vp-says-2024-03-22/
‘Yellowjackets’ and ‘Girlfight’ filmmaker Karyn Kusama’s advice to young directors? Get more sleep
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/21/yellowjackets-and-girlfight-filmmaker-karyn-kusamas-advice-to-young-directors-get-more-sleep/
O’Hare revamp turns contentious after going billions over budget: Chicago is struggling to advance an $8.5 billion airport upgrade that’s key to bolstering its ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/23/ohare-revamp-turns-contentious-after-going-billions-over-budget/
Democratic senators urge Biden to protect migrant children, spouses who might be deported under Trump
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Ask Amy: My sons are not speaking to one another: Dear Amy: I asked my sons to forgive one another and to move forward so that our family can be back to normal ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/28/ask-amy-my-sons-are-not-speaking-to-one-another/
Harris and Burke nearly neck-and-neck for state’s attorney as more mail-in ballots are added to the count
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/23/harris-and-burke-nearly-neck-and-neck-for-states-attorney-as-more-mail-in-ballots-are-added-to-the-count/
With more funding rolling in and planning underway, a redesign of Chicago Union Station is moving forward
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/19/union-station-overhaul/
Dave van Dyck, a pioneering Chicago sports journalist, dies at age 76: Dave van Dyck spent four decades as a sportswriter in Chicago, becoming a prominent voice ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/25/dave-van-dyck-chicago-sports-dies/
The story behind New York’s hottest new restaurant, Hamburger America, and a look at the owner’s time in Chicago
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/20/the-story-behind-new-yorks-hottest-new-restaurant-hamburger-america-and-a-look-at-the-owners-time-in-chicago/
Things to do March 21-27 in Pioneer Press and Doings suburbs: Here are some events occurring the week of March 21-27 in Doings and Pioneer Press suburbs.
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/19/things-to-do-march-21-27-in-pioneer-press-and-doings-suburbs/
As number of mail-in ballots dwindles, O’Neill Burke’s lead over Harris in state’s attorney’s race is trimmed again
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/25/as-number-of-mail-in-ballots-dwindles-oneill-burkes-lead-over-harris-in-states-attorneys-race-is-trimmed-again/
Quoting Dr. Seuss, 'Just go, Go, GO!' federal judge dismisses Blagojevich political comeback suit
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Lew Kreinberg, longtime Chicago activist and author who helped found the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/lew-kreinberg-longtime-chicago-activist-and-author-who-helped-found-the-jewish-council-on-urban-affairs/
Lawsuit accuses Chicago doctor of abusing more than 300 women over decades : A lawsuit against two top Chicago hospitals accuses an OB-GYN of sexually abusing ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/lawsuit-accuses-chicago-doctor-abusing-300-women-decades-rcna145281
Measles outbreak in Chicago: What to know about the virus: Here is what to know about the measles outbreak: what it is, symptoms and information about the MMR ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/27/measles-outbreak-in-chicago-what-to-know-about-the-virus/
Intermittent fasting linked to heart risk in study surprise: Limiting mealtimes to eight hours a day was linked to a 91 per cent increased risk of death from ...
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/intermittent-fasting-linked-to-heart-risk-in-study-surprise
Review: Maman Zari translates Iranian American tastes to a Persian escape in Chicago
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/18/review-maman-zari-iranian-american-persian-chicago/
Letters: Let’s hold all primaries on a single day: We should consider holding all the primaries on a single day nationwide.
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/letters-lets-hold-all-primaries-on-a-single-day/
Ask Amy: I’m sick of daily FaceTime calls: Dear Amy: My one issue is our daughter-in-law. While sweet as she can be, she video calls every day ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/20/ask-amy-im-sick-of-daily-facetime-calls/
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day around the world: The world turns Irish for a day to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
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Quick Glance: Richard Corrigan: St. Patrick's - A Day of Celebration
- Emphasize the importance of staying curious and continually learning.
- Corrigan highlights the value of hard work and personal dedication.
- Bentley's in London stands out for their dedication to quality and care in handling oysters.
- Corrigan celebrates St. Patrick's Day as a day of togetherness and emphasizes the Irish spirit of celebration.
11-year-old fatally stabbed while trying to protect pregnant mother from attacker, officials say
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/18/chicago-boy-died-protecting-mother/73014496007/
Chicago ranked 2nd for worst air pollution in 2023 among major US cities, global report says
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/22/chicago-air-pollution/
Trump wins Illinois GOP primary: Former President Trump has won the Republican primary in Illinois, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ ...
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Union League Club selling its prized Monet painting to fund $10 million renovation
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/19/union-league-club-selling-monet/
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