Chicagoans hit the polls, firefighter mourned and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 4, 2023
Amid technology worries, farm sector still eyes its potential - Roll Call Far from fretting over the downside of technology, the agriculture sector is still eyeing its potential, and waiting for it to reach them. Roll Call · Apr 4, 2023
Pritzker issues disaster proclamation after tornadoes hit Illinois, killing 4 The governor signed the proclamation late Saturday, allowing the state to send assistance to Boone, Crawford, DuPage, Marion and Sangamon counties. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 2, 2023
A daunting recovery begins in the South and Midwest after tornadoes kill at least 32 Confirmed or suspected tornadoes across 11 states destroyed homes and businesses, splintered trees and laid waste to neighborhoods over a broad swath of the country. WEKU · Apr 2, 2023
Tornadoes Kill at Least 11 Across US Midwest and South Tornadoes that tore through parts of the South and Midwest killed at least 11 people, collapsed the roof of a packed theater during a heavy metal concert in Illinois, and left small towns and big cities throughout the region bewildered Saturday by the damage. Possibly dozens of tornadoes touched down… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2023
Belvidere tornado brought ‘absolute chaos’; 1 dead, 48 injured in theater roof collapse Five people were in critical condition Saturday after a EF-1 tornado tore through the northern Illinois city and caused the collapse of a theater roof during a heavy metal concert. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2023
Census Bureau’s inaccurate population estimates create ‘misleading narrative’ about Illinois U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has been trying to force the Census Bureau to retool its population estimates because they have been so awfully inaccurate going back years and years. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023
How Illinois utilities target struggling customers, the next mayor’s public safety plan and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023
Trump’s defenders, including Rep. Mary Miller from Illinois, attack Manhattan DA Bragg Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., sitting on millions of dollars of campaign cash, used Trump’s indictment to raise more money for his already abundant congressional campaign fund. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023
2023 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA boys volleyball regional rankings The best volleyball teams in the West, Midwest, South, and Northeast regions as the 2023 season nears the end of March. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 29, 2023
2023 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA boys volleyball Super 25 The top boys high school volleyball teams as of March 29, 2023. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 29, 2023
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin becomes Paul Vallas’ first congressional endorsement in Chicago mayoral runoff On March 26, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) endorsed Paul Vallas in the April 4, 2023, runoff for mayor of Chicago. The state’s other senator, Tammy Duckworth (D), endorsed Mayor Lori Lightfoot in the first round and has not endorsed in the runoff. Vallas and Brandon Johnson are running in… Ballotpedia · Mar 29, 2023
Republican senators grill DHS chief over border security WASHINGTON — Senate Judiciary Republicans accused Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday of having lost control of the southwest border and suggested he apologize to families who lost loved ones to fentanyl poisoning. Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2023
Assault weapon ban? GOP still says no Most Americans want real gun control — but Republicans won't do anything, despite the dead kids Salon · Mar 28, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023 VIDEO FOR YOU: Senators react to Nashville school shooting EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS:
Roll Call · Mar 28, 2023 Republican senators grill DHS chief over border security - Roll Call Senate Judiciary Republicans accused Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday of having lost control of the southwest border.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 28, 2023 The ‘norm’ for working is in flux. New evidence favors a four-day week. Two years ago, we made note of a study from Iceland that found employers were happier, and still productive, working a four-day work week. Now, another major study from the United Kingdom reinforced the value of a shorter work week.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 27, 2023 Pardon sought for Black Illinois man executed in 1908 The arrest of Joe James, who was sleeping under a tree before he was grabbed, beaten and arrested, led to a race riot in Springfield.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 26, 2023 Sen. Dick Durbin endorses Paul Vallas, calls him ‘bridge to uniting’ Chicago Durbin made the endorsement Sunday, with former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White at his side, at Athena Restaurant on Halsted Street in Greektown, feet away from the saganaki flames.
Motor1 · Mar 23, 2023 Jeep Cherokee Not Canceled, New Plans Will Be Revealed "In Due Time" The next one will probably be electrified.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2023 Tunney on Ann Sather’s future, election, leaving City Council and why he didn’t run for mayor Tunney, chairman of the Council’s Zoning Committee, came close to joining the race after his longtime friend and political ally, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., took a pass.
WEKU · Mar 23, 2023 GM will stop making the Chevy Camaro, but a successor may be in the works The Chevrolet Camaro, for decades the dream car of many teenage American males, is going out of production early next year. But General Motors says another generation may be in the works.
Chicago Tribune · Mar 23, 2023 Illinois House OKs measure to allow the state to deny grants to libraries that ban books SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois House on Wednesday approved a measure that would allow the Illinois secretary of state’s office to deny grant funding to public and school libraries if they ban books or fail to devise policies against removing titles from their stacks.
Roll Call · Mar 22, 2023 TikTok CEO to face skeptical lawmakers in testimony Thursday - Roll Call TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will have a tough task persuading lawmakers to soften their stance to the app at a Thursday hearing.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 22, 2023 2023 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA boys volleyball regional rankings The best volleyball teams in the West, Midwest, South, and Northeast regions as the 2023 season nears the end of March.