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'Pass the torch': 2 more Illinois congressmen urging Biden to drop out of race
Two more Democrats from Illinois’ Congressional delegation are calling on President Joe Biden to step aside in the upcoming presidential race. Both Rep. Brad Schneider and Rep. Eric Sorenson spoke out Thursday.
This pup is looking for a second chance at a happy life
Our PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week is 7-year-old Helena. She’s a loyal, loving, and playful adult dog ready to cuddle her way into your life. PAWS quickly realized Helena enjoys treats, playing outside, and basking in the sunlight.
IMAGES: Bally's poised to start building permanent downtown casino after getting proper financing
Bally’s says it has secured financing for its new permanent casino on Goose Island. According to Bally’s, they’ve come up with $940 million dollars for construction of its casino and hotel complex on the old Tribune printing plant site.
Before DNC, City to remove longstanding South Loop homeless camp: Report
The City of Chicago next week plans to clear and permanently close a homeless tent camp ahead of the Democratic National Convention. This is a very visible tent camp along the Dan Ryan Expressway north of Roosevelt Road.
Third suspect arrested in connection to 2021 murder of Joliet teenager back in Illinois
A third suspect is back in Illinois, years after he’s accused of shooting and killing a teenager in Joliet. Jwuan Jones, 18, was a passenger in a car when he was shot near Western Avenue and North Hickory Street in 2021.
State Board of Elections official explains how Democrats could replace President Biden on the ballot
Matt Dietrich, spokesman for the Illinois State Board of Elections, said some people have called their offices with concerns. Many people have asked how Biden could be replaced on the ballot when the primary elections are already over.
River North’s Sifr turning Middle Eastern fare into ‘everyday eating’
It didn’t take long for Sifr, the Middle Eastern and woodfire-grilled venture from chefs Sahil Sethi and Sujan Sarkar, to earn a high honor from the critics: It was among Chicago’s 2024 additions to the Michelin Guide.
3 weeks after Chicago woman disappeared in Bahamas, loved ones criticize investigators
Family and friends gathered outside Chicago City Hall on Thursday to call for more help from local and federal officials in the effort to locate Taylor Casey, who went missing in the Bahamas last month.
Former yearbook advisor at north suburban high school apologizes for controversial pro-Palestinian quote
The former yearbook advisor at Glenbrook South High School is apologizing for poor judgment in allowing a controversial quote about the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel to be printed in this year’s edition.
North Side woman sentenced to 58 years in prison for 'horror movie' murder of landlord
This past April, Sandra Kolalou was convicted of murde murdering her landlord Frances Walker in the fall of 2022. Kolalou was accused of killing Walker and hiding parts of her body. She has now been sentenced to 58 years in prison.
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