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A new book makes the case for the Midwest’s literary might
A new essay collection visits the places that shape Midwestern literature. Lingering Inland: A Literary Tour of the Midwest features prose about t…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Lt. Gov. Stratton goes on attack in debate against U.S. Reps. Kelly, Krishnamoorthi
Three Illinois Democrats vying to become the state’s next U.S. senator shared a stage in Chicago last night [MON]. It was the first face-to-face d…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
In a west suburban school district, an administrator heard that two of her former students were in crisis. So, she tried to help.
Deportation efforts since President Trump took office have torn apart thousands of families. For some of them, an immigration arrest follows oth…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Revisiting the ’85 Bears, 40 years after their Super Bowl win
The Chicago Bears made it known this season they’ll be a contender for years to come. But it’s unlikely they’ll ever reach the heights of the most…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Steel Mills must adopt cleaner technologies to stay competitive, Gary environmentalist says
Northwest Indiana is home to three of the country’s largest steel plants. The area produces more steel than any other region in the United States…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Federal jury rejects Bovino murder plot after attorney calls on it to 'stop the overreaching government'
Federal authorities slapped all kinds of labels on Chicago’s Juan Espinoza Martinez when they arrested him last fall. They called him a “high-rank…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Obama Presidential Center will showcase a South Side food legacy, says chef-in-charge Cliff Rome
When it opens in June, the Obama Presidential Center will feature a museum and library. But good food is also on the menu. HOST: LANE
4 months, 3 weeks ago
What to know if you’re one of 170,000 people in Illinois behind on student loans
More than 170-thousand Illinois residents are behind on their student loan payments. Those people are at risk of having their wages garnished now …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Operation Midway Blitz has interrupted people's lives and their plans for the future.
Chicago couple who got arrested and detained last October — just 8 days after getting married. The bride got deported back to Mexico. The groom is…
4 months, 3 weeks ago