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Jewish community in Skokie raises fears after Israeli yard signs stolen, torn up

Multiple houses on several blocks were targeted overnight with their pro-Israel signs vandalized and stolen.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

Chicagoans celebrate Italian American heritage at annual Columbus Day Parade: ‘It’s time for everybody to be happy again’

The 71st annual parade honored the late Tony Bennett by naming his daughter, Antonia, as honorary grand marshal.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 9, 2023

Tipped workers have mixed feelings on higher minimum wage

The proposal to eliminate a lower minimum wage for tipped workers would phase in the change over five years. It passed a City Council committee on Wednesday and could be voted on by the full Council on Oct. 4.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 20, 2023