Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed a measure that lays out the process for an elected school board in Chicago that begins with the city’s voters choosing 10 board members in November. After months of debate, Illinois legislators earlier this month agreed on a plan to create a hybrid elected board before a fully-elected board is put in place in 2027. In addition to the board … [Read more...] about Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs measure that sets up process for electing Chicago’s school board
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Interesting Wrinkle in Jordan Montgomery’s Free Agency, Cubs May Be Over CBT Level Already
We’re just 10 days away from the start of the regular season and several big-name free agents are still searching for teams. Even signing immediately would leave too little time for starting pitchers to get ramped up by Opening Day, but Jordan Montgomery may have added incentive to wait longer. As noted by Greg Zumach of North Side Bound, a wrinkle in the qualifying offer … [Read more...] about Interesting Wrinkle in Jordan Montgomery’s Free Agency, Cubs May Be Over CBT Level Already
New Target store will help revive Six Corners, neighbors say
Residents of the Six Corners area near Chicago’s Portage Park are celebrating the grand opening Sunday of a new Target outlet. The retailer at 4728 W. Irving Park Road, one block north of a new Aldi grocery store, is another sign the neighborhood is finally making a comeback after years of stalled development plans. “There’s a lot going on, and everyone is super excited since … [Read more...] about New Target store will help revive Six Corners, neighbors say
Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Rangers, Sunday 3/17, 3:05 CT
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Cubs 8, Rangers 6: The power barrage continues
Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs sent more baseballs out of the yard Sunday at Sloan Park. MESA, Arizona — The Cubs hosted many of the regulars from the defending World Series champion Rangers and put the hurt on them, hitting two home runs and smashing several other extra-base hits in an 8-6 victory. Since March 9, including split-squad games, the Cubs are 8-1. … [Read more...] about Cubs 8, Rangers 6: The power barrage continues