Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton, Helene? Forget it, scientists say
In the wake of hurricanes that have disrupted lives for millions in the U.S., some people may wonder if extreme weather ...
Don't expect human life expectancy to grow much more, researcher says
Advances in medical technology and genetic research — not to mention larger numbers of people making it to age 100 — are not ...
Chicago mayor compares viewpoint of those who disagree with him about school spending to slavery
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced six new nominees for the school board while also blasting the status quo of not investing in education because it is too expensive.
Jury selection begins this week in corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
CHICAGO -- Jury selection will begin this week in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, whose half-century career and status as Illinois' most powerful politician ...
Chicago firefighters union criticizes city overtime, demands more ambulances
In Chicago, that number is more than 34,000 citizens per ambulance. He’s also tallied up the cost of overtime to the city of ...
Johnson appoints allies to Chicago Board of Education despite backlash: ‘A pathway forward’
CHICAGO — A defiant Mayor Brandon Johnson asserted his power over Chicago’s public school system on Monday, appointing six of ...
Strong monthly jobs report could send ripple effect throughout economy
You don’t always see a monthly jobs report making big headlines, but Friday’s blockbuster announcement of stronger than ...
Antisemitism festers in blue states, board of ed in revolt and other commentary
After the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, “it seemed like antisemitism was festering all over the country. But a closer look showed ...
Bankruptcy concerns cloud police chief selection in Des Moines
"He's not running from it. He is facing it. Which is a good characteristic in terms of qualities that came out of the ...
Chicago Mayor Appoints New School Board After Entire Panel Resigns
Johnson's new school board appointments don't need City Council approval, but a majority of aldermen signed a letter over the ...
Where Bears See the Game Coming Together for Caleb Williams
Whether it's knowing how to run the offense a particular way or changing plays to attack weaknesses, the Bears see Caleb Williams becoming a field general.
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Bellinger's status and more offseason questions for Cubs
This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian’s Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. CHICAGO -- After two straight years of ...