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‘No overnight encampments’: Chicago universities tell students where they can and can’t exercise free speech
Last week, at a teach-in about the history of Palestine at the University of Chicago, an exhausted Professor Eman Abdelhadi told a crowd of faculty members and students, “I don’t know what there is left to say.”. For a year, Abdelhadi has spoken out against Israel’s attacks on...
Warmer temperatures next two days before a real taste of Autumn chill settles in
Friday’s summer-like warmth may very well be the final 80-degree or warmer temperature until next Spring. Enjoy it while it lasts! FRIDAY’S PREDICTED HIGH IS 84°. The last time October 11 was this warm was the 84° in 1973 —51 years ago! (The record high for the date is 87 degrees set in 1928) How much […]
Jury selection begins in corruption trial of longest-serving legislative leader in US history
ILLINOIS, USA — Jury selection began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the longest-serving legislative leader in American history. The case against Madigan, who resigned in 2021, is one of Illinois’ largest corruption trials in years. The 82-year-old is charged in a...
Illinois has a ‘state mushroom' for the first time, thanks to these students
For the first time, Illinois has a state mushroom, thanks in large part to a group of students from Chicago's western suburbs. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3514 into law in August. The bill designates calvatia gigantea, commonly known as the "giant puffball," as the official state mushroom of Illinois.
Lincoln Park’s Activist Roots Detailed In New WTTW Documentary On The Young Lords
LINCOLN PARK — A new documentary chronicles the rise of the Young Lords, a group of Puerto Rican revolutionaries, and their fight to preserve their legacy and livelihood in 1960s Lincoln Park. The documentary, “The Young Lords of Lincoln Park,” is part of WTTW’s newest season of its Emmy-award...
Warm Friday ahead before cool stretch moves in for Chicago area
CHICAGO (CBS) — Following pleasant weather all week, big swings in temperature are coming.Overnight, star gazers away from city lights may be treated to a great showing of the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis. Warm southwest winds boost highs into the 80s on Friday – only a few degrees shy of Oct. 11 record highs in the Chicago area. A pair of cold fronts drop temperatures this weekend into early next week.Behind the first cool front Saturday, there will be a large range in temperatures from near 80 degrees in Kankakee to the mid-60s on the north shore. A few showers and thunderstorms will be possible.The second push of cool air arrives Sunday mainly dry, but with strong north winds for Chicago Marathon runners.Monday, expect the coolest air since April with highs locked in the 50s, mainly gray skies, and a few periods of light lake-effect rain.What to expect tonightClear and cool, with a low of 53Mostly sunny on FridayVery warm, with a high of 83A few showers and storms on Saturday Turning cooler, with a high of 68
Soak in Wine? Chicago Bathhouse Offers Trendy Spa Experience
Look, I am big believe in self-care and treating yourself. Whether it's a float in a saltwater tank or a relaxing massage, you've only got one body so it's worth investing in yourself. Services like cold plunge tubs and hair spas have become popular in recent years, so what's the...
Cheap Halloween activities in Chicagoland
Get into the spooky spirit by touring local Halloween displays. Our map of some of the best DIY haunts in Chicagoland is an awesome resource for finding free, kid-friendly Halloween displays near you. Dress up in a costume or Halloween attire, load the kids in the car, and pick a few spots to visit for spooks, surprises and more Halloween fun.
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