Daywatch: What to know about the ICE raids

Published   Jan 28, 2025 12:42PM
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day. ... Read more

White House orders freeze on federal aid to focus on Trump's



President Donald Trump has ordered a freeze to domestic and foreign federal aid in a sweeping attempt to stop government funding for “woke” causes that don’t fit with his agenda.



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University of Chicago enters $130M partnership to develop ne

The university and Deerfield Management are partnering on the initiative, called Hyde Park Discovery. ... Read more

Lyons Township team goes silent for Film Festival challenge

Students from Lyons Township High School participated in the Student Silent Film Festival at the Tivoli Theater in Downers Grove. ... Read more

Lightfoot reveals findings of investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard's spending

Published   Jan 27, 2025 09:20PM


Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot delivered her final summary of the investigation into possible mismanagement of the village of Dolton’s funds by Mayor Tiffany Henyard on Monday night.



With the investigation complete, the former mayor said she hopes the small village will right the ship – and get back to transparency and good government.



Monday’s meeting at the Dolton Park District was packed with eager residents waiting to hear the results.

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Illinois EPA opposes proposed toxic waste dump expansion on

Army Corps wants to raise the dump 25 feet to hold an additional 1 million cubic yards of toxic sediment over the next 20 years. ... Read more

Will County uses cannabis funds for bullet-resistant laminat

A $70,000 allocation from the Will County Board’s cannabis fund will help outfit entrances of 21 high schools with a protective bullet-resistant window laminate. Will County Regional Superintendent of Schools Lisa Caparelli-Ruff said her office is ... Read more

‘Yo!’ Mayor Brandon Johnson’s texts reveal governing s

The mayor’s exchanges with officials show he is more reluctant than predecessors Lori Lightfoot and Rahm Emanuel to put much in writing. ... Read more