Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images The Bears played there Sunday. So what can we expect? When the Chicago Fire announced they’d be moving back to Soldier Field, the original plan included very little overlap with the Chicago Bears season. Essentially, the Fire would be the iconic stadium’s lone tenant from March until mid-August, when the NFL preseason would normally … [Read more...] about What will Soldier Field’s grass look like Wednesday for the Chicago Fire match?
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March for Peace in Albany Park
People gather in Ronan Park in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago on Sept. 20, 2020, for a peace march along West Lawrence Avenue in response to recent gun violence in the area, including the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Ernie Perez on Sept. 14. … [Read more...] about March for Peace in Albany Park
Cook County Jail set for in-person voting despite COVID-19 setbacks: ‘It’s also about social justice, it’s about fairness, it’s about hope’
The Cook County Jail is set to make history by operating four general election polling places on its campus for pretrial detainees, but COVID-19 has complicated the efforts. … [Read more...] about Cook County Jail set for in-person voting despite COVID-19 setbacks: ‘It’s also about social justice, it’s about fairness, it’s about hope’
The Tax Divide: How flaws in Cook County property tax assessments harmed the poor and helped the rich
The Tax Divide: How flaws in Cook County property tax assessments harmed the poor and helped the rich … [Read more...] about The Tax Divide: How flaws in Cook County property tax assessments harmed the poor and helped the rich
Daywatch: Parking tickets plentiful despite pandemic, Discount Mall vendors fight displacement in Little Village and Lawry’s to close at year’s end
Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day. … [Read more...] about Daywatch: Parking tickets plentiful despite pandemic, Discount Mall vendors fight displacement in Little Village and Lawry’s to close at year’s end
Interstate 80/94 shooting leaves man, 28, dead; police searching for answers
When toopers arrived and located a black 2004 Lincoln parked against the shoulder, the driver, a man, was initially responsive with the officers. As troopers began administering first aid, officers on the scene had to begin CPR until medics arrived, the release said. … [Read more...] about Interstate 80/94 shooting leaves man, 28, dead; police searching for answers
Rival marijuana companies jockey for West Loop marijuana shop sites
Rival marijuana companies NuEra and Dispensary 33 are vying for recreational licenses across the street from each other in the West Loop — too close for state regulations. … [Read more...] about Rival marijuana companies jockey for West Loop marijuana shop sites
Zion woman charged with DUI after crashing vehicle into Waukegan police car
Alisha Smith, 35, of the 2900 block of Willow Lane, was charged with DUI and other counts after an incident that started around 2:20 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of Laurel and Lewis avenues in Waukegan. … [Read more...] about Zion woman charged with DUI after crashing vehicle into Waukegan police car
Despite Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s announcement of ticketing relief during the pandemic, thousands received parking citations anyway: ‘It’s a betrayal, just absolutely ridiculous’
Mayor Lightfoot announced plans to stop ticketing cars during the pandemic. But the city issued thousands when the public was told they’d be getting a break. … [Read more...] about Despite Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s announcement of ticketing relief during the pandemic, thousands received parking citations anyway: ‘It’s a betrayal, just absolutely ridiculous’