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CPS teams up with NASCAR for design competition, race car-themed curriculum

The competition will challenge 22,000 K-12 students in 43 STEM schools to design a driving helmet. CPS will also integrate a NASCAR-themed science unit into its 8th-grade curriculum next year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 21, 2023

Chicago’s plan to make left turns safer, Lightfoot accused of betraying cops with COVID-19 and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a five-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 21, 2023

Ice warning for parts of Chicago area with freezing rain, sleet and thunderstorms forecast throughout Wednesday

“Tree damage and power outages are possible,” the National Weather Service said. “The ice accumulation may also cause slick roads, with bridges and overpasses most susceptible.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 21, 2023

Removing homeless from O’Hare is only a stopover in city’s efforts to help the unhoused

The city has to do a far better job of bringing its mental health programs, housing initiatives and other resources to bear.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 21, 2023

Forty years ago, Harold Washington shook up Chicago politics

Washington was Johnny Appleseed, spawning a generation of organizers, advocates, judges and members of Congress. Even now, one member of his coalition is running for mayor, and other candidates stand on Washington’s broad shoulders.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 20, 2023

1919 race riots memorial project will honor victims where they died — in streets all over city

The memorials, glass bricks that will be installed on city streets, will commemorate those who suffered during some of the worst instances of racial violence in Chicago history.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 20, 2023

U.S. Presidents and Chicago: 234 years of presidential connections

With parks, school, statues, expressways and even a water-pumping station named for them, there are many ties between the Windy City and the 45 men who have served as president of the United States.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 20, 2023

Cubs turn to weighted balls to unlock ‘best version’ of reliever Rowan Wick

The closer role remains unsettled, but Wick is expected to pitch high-leverage innings this season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 19, 2023

Mayoral candidates should explain how they will hold powerful institutions accountable for causing harm

We need solutions to prevent interpersonal violence, including eliminating economic disparities and investing in community resources.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 19, 2023

Longtime activist celebrates 90th birthday

Family and friends celebrated Mary L. Johnson, who has spent much of her life trying to free people falsely accused of crimes they did not commit brought about by false confessions through torture by the Chicago Police Department.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 19, 2023