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Veteran incumbent Toni Preckwinkle looks to fend off rival in Democratic primary
Toni Preckwinkle is running in the Democratic primary for a fifth term as Cook County Board president.
She’s had the job for 16 years and also is head…
1 month ago
Inside the network racing to save the Midwest’s native seeds
Climate change is intensifying extreme weather events and driving habitat loss across the country. Now, a group of regional scientists want to pr…
1 month ago
Does 'Hamilton' hold up in 2026?
The Tony-award winning musical “Hamilton” is back on stage in Chicago after pulling out of a slate of performances at the Kennedy Center. With all…
1 month ago
What Illinois voters should know about security at in-person polling places ahead of the primary elections.
Reporter Araceli Gomez-Aldana with voting info ahead of Tuesday’s primary elections. It’s important to know your rights and what security will lo…
1 month ago
Four Democrats square off in primary to replace Mendoza as state comptroller
First elected in 20-16…Susana Mendoza has been Illinois’ comptroller for nearly a decade. Now…she’s stepping aside. And four Democrats are vying …
1 month ago
Growing healthy food to help close Chicago’s 20-year death gap
In West Garfield Park on Chicago’s West Side, residents have the lowest life expectancy in the entire city. They’re expected to live on average un…
1 month ago
Labeled a gang member and deported, Chicagoan restarts in his Mexican hometown
The Trump administration deported hundreds of people from the Chicago area last fall. We’ve heard a lot about their arrests, but rarely how they t…
1 month, 1 week ago
Ten Democratic hopefuls square off in primary to replace U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly
Democratic voters in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional district have 10 candidates to choose from in the primary race to replace Congresswoman Robin Kelly.…
1 month, 1 week ago
Labeled a gang member and deported, Chicagoan restarts in his Mexican hometown
The Trump administration deported hundreds of people from the Chicago area last fall. We’ve heard a lot about their arrests, but rarely how they t…
1 month, 1 week ago
Growing healthy food to help close Chicago’s 20-year death gap
In West Garfield Park on Chicago’s West Side, residents have the lowest life expectancy in the entire city. They’re expected to live on average un…
1 month, 1 week ago