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Illinois legislators left Springfield without funding public transit (for now). Here’s what that means for CTA, Metra, Pace
Lawmakers still have time to avert a $771 million fiscal cliff. But transit agencies like the CTA will start planning now for drastic cuts.
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Editorial: Chicago didn’t ruin Boeing, but the company paid a price for moving out of Seattle.
Moving to Chicago wasn't the source of Boeing's problems. But the company's issues sure did...
Business
Nominations deadline for 2025 Chicago Top Workplaces is Friday
Our annual Top Workplaces report spotlights what companies are doing to recruit and retain the best employees while also cultivating loyalty.
Entertainment
Review: ‘Diana’ at Theo Theatre was no ordinary opening night
The sense of tribute to the late director Fred Anzevino outweighs everything else in this local premiere of the musical about Diana, Princess of Wales. This is a special production of a so-so show.
Sports
Case Keenum mentored C.J. Stroud for 2 years. Now he’s taking on same role for Caleb Williams with Chicago Bears.
Case Keenum thought his NFL career might be over at age 37. Then the Chicago Bears called.
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Politics
Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban
A split Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a challenge to a state ban...
Education
Construction continues on Oak Lawn High School’s $40 million fieldhouse
Oak Lawn High School District 229 leaders say they are on target to complete the...
Environment
Wildfires are raging in the Canadian prairies. Here’s what to know.
Thousands of people have evacuated their homes across parts of the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan...
Crime and Public Safety
Court roundup: Man gets 5 years in robbery; Rape case dismissed
Lake County Courts roundup
Investigations
Country Club Hills District 160 Board spent $25K on conferences last year; parents raise concerns over school conditions
Country Club Hills School District 160 spent $25,000 on conferences last year as parents raise...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Restaurant review: Nafsi brings a chef’s heart and soul food to the South Shore Cultural Center in Chicago
Nafsi brings a chef’s heart and soul food to the historic South Shore Cultural Center...
Movies
Oakbrook Center Movies on the Lawn series returns June 18
Oakbrook Center’s popular Movies on the Lawn series of free family films shown at 7...
TV and Streaming
Netflix reveals details about Lady Gaga on ‘Wednesday,’ ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Stranger Things’ finales
Netflix flexed its Hollywood star power with a live event where it unveiled details about...
Local News
Crown Point’s Logan Johnston shuts down 2024 state champion Lake Central. The Indiana commit is ‘untouchable.’
Johnston's three scoreless innings in relief secure a sectional title for Crown Point.
History
Today in Chicago History: Taylor Swift takes over Soldier Field
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 2, according...
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