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Exploring, contrasting the pleasures of the night in Hamburg and Heidelberg

Published   Nov 20, 2024 11:00AM
Among German cities, the former is known for its raunchy nightlife while the latter is known for its warmth and welcome. ... Read more

Lake Michigan water levels drop to lowest in years amid warm

All of the Great Lakes are down 3 to 7 inches from this time last year. Low levels can affect shoreline ecosystems, access to docks and shipping routes. ... Read more

Barrington man charged with first-degree murder in shooting

William R. Zientek is accused of shooting and killing Olga Duchon, 42, Sunday in the 400 block of West Russell Street in what police described as a domestic dispute. ... Read more

Aldermen focus on Chicago Fire Department union contract, ag

The $760.8 million budget Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed for the Fire Department in 2025 is down 2% from this year. ... Read more

Latest consent decree grades show uptick in CPD compliance amid potential budget cuts

Published   Nov 19, 2024 10:31PM
The latest assessment by the independent monitor has found the Chicago Police Department continues to make incremental progress in its consent decree obligations, but those efforts are under threat because of proposed cutbacks to personnel in the department's reform office. ... Read more

U.S. shuts Kyiv embassy over ‘significant air attack' thre



The United States said Wednesday that its embassy in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, had closed after receiving “specific information of a potential significant air attack.”



“Out of an ... Read more

Marmion Academy in Aurora, an all-boys school for more than

Marmion Academy, a college-prep high school for boys in Aurora, has announced it intends to begin accepting female students as early as the 2026-27 school year. ... Read more

Today in History: Mexican Revolution begins

On Nov. 20, 1910, Francisco Madero led a revolt against Mexican President Porfirio Díaz, marking the beginning of the decade-long Mexican Revolution. ... Read more