Feds make $2B commitment to CTA Red Line extension After 50 years of baby steps, the promise Mayor Richard J. Daley made when he opened the 95th Street station in 1969 is nearing the finish line. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023
Comedian’s book recalls Chicago’s heyday as an incubator for stand-up stars In ‘The Perfect Amount of Wrong,’ Mike Bridenstine looks back at the rise of peers including Kumail Nanjiani, Pete Holmes and Hannibal Buress at humble open mikes in the late ’90s and early ’00s. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023
NFL fantasy football, Week 1: Who you should start from Bears, Packers Here are some fantasy football players from the Bears and Packers that you should start in Week 1. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 8, 2023
5 keys to Packers beating Bears in 2023 season opener The five big keys to the Packers beating the Bears in Week 1 of the 2023 season. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 8, 2023
Former Marina Towers resident got a tattoo of the corncob buildings to remind himself of his first apartment Graham Ellinghausen moved to Marina Towers after college. Now, thanks to tattoo artist Dylan Cullison, he has a permanent reminder of his first place. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023
Bear Necessities: What Chicago needs to do to beat the Packers What are the keys to a Bears win over the Packers? We recap that and Thursday's headlines. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 8, 2023
Chicago’s Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders need affordable housing solutions History has shown that AAPI communities have undeniably been left out of these discussions. Building a stronger, more equitable Chicago requires every community’s voice. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023
‘Melomaniac’ presses ‘record’ on music fan who taped Chicago rock concerts for decades Documentary on Aadam Jacobs, whose archive includes more than 30,000 sets of live music, nears its world premiere at the Chicago Underground Film Festival. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023
Horoscope for Friday, September 8, 2023 After noon Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Cancer. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he’ll run for reelection, says youth are the key to Chicago’s success Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down with Economic Club of Chicago chairman Sean Connolly and discussed his strategy for improving the lives of Chicagoans. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023
Mayor’s pick for top cop asks for collaboration from community at public forum: ‘We have to be partners in this’ Larry Snelling calls on the public to be partners with the Chicago Police Department in addressing deep-rooted community problems and fighting crime. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023
Fall theater in Chicago a powerhouse mix of old favorites and world premieres Here are highlights of the upcoming season on Chicago-area stages. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023
Immigrant girl on Chicago-bound bus from Texas died from infection, other factors, coroner says An autopsy shows a bacterial infection and other factors caused the death of a 3-year-old girl on a bus carrying immigrants from Texas to Chicago last month The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Taste of Chicago returns to Grant Park: ‘The city’s biggest party for everyone’ Highlights of the annual summer tradition include a hip-hop showcase featuring some of the biggest names in the genre, a tribute to DJ Casper and, of course, food from 35 vendors and food trucks. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 Chicago to move migrants from police stations to tent camps before winter under mayor's plan Nearly 1,600 migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. will be relocated from Chicago police stations to winterized camps with massive tents under a plan by Mayor Brandon Johnson
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023 How other cities are responding to migrant crisis Chicago isn’t the first city to propose a mega-tent migrant shelter. New York opened one Wednesday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023 CTU president defends sending her son to private school, calling it a result of ‘unfair choices’ for South Side families The Chicago Teachers Union leader is facing backlash for the move. She says it represents a stark statement about disinvestment in public schools.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023 Migrants would move from police stations to big tents in ‘winterized base camps’ under mayor’s new plan Mayor Brandon Johnson did not rule out budget cuts or tax increases to pay for a burgeoning humanitarian crisis already costing Chicago upwards of $30 million a month. “Sacrifices” will be required from the city, he said, but the cost of not making those sacrifices would be far greater.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2023 3 keys to a Bears victory vs. Packers in Week 1 The Bears will play the Packers at home to kick off the season, and the Bears will need to do three things to get the win.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023 Superpedestrian pulls out of Chicago scooter-rental market The company blamed stiff competition with competitor Lyft, which operates the city’s Divvy short-term bike rental service.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023 Chicago, save your historic trees Campaigns to save heritage trees are growing in the city by residents who want a pro-environmental tree ordinance to protect our urban trees.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023 Committee approves labor contracts for thousands of city workers The deal’s prevailing wage portion covers 7,000 members of 30 trade unions employed by 16 city departments. Those workers also will now accrue half a day of sick leave per month and be eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2023 Chicago Bulls will host remote training camp in Nashville, Tennessee The Chicago Bulls will host a portion of their training camp in Nashville, Tennessee.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023 Lime reports over 1 million scooter rides in Chicago this year The San Francisco-based company attributes part of the boom to the equity discount offered on the South and West sides.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2023 Packers and Jordan Love preparing for schemed up pressures from Bears Jordan Love and the Packers are ready for the Bears to send schemed up pressures their way on Sunday.