Onyx Connect provides resources and community to Black students at the Bloomington-Normal campus and aims to expand to other colleges. … [Read more...] about An ISU student created a media platform by and about people of color to fill a void in campus journalism
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Moving hazardous chemicals by train is far safer than trucks, says top regulator who pushed merger and wants more freight moved by rail
Martin Oberman led the transportation board in approving the first big railroad merger in a quarter century, one that will have steep repercussions for Chicago-area communities. He cited safety as one of his chief reasons. … [Read more...] about Moving hazardous chemicals by train is far safer than trucks, says top regulator who pushed merger and wants more freight moved by rail
WGN-TV went on the air 75 years ago, and for decades its biggest star was a clown
WGN-TV went on the air 75 years ago, and for many years its biggest star was Bozo The Clown. … [Read more...] about WGN-TV went on the air 75 years ago, and for decades its biggest star was a clown
Chicago’s next mayor will face deep financial problems, massive deficits and a pension hole
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson often talk about how to make the city more prosperous, but less about Chicago's existing financial challenges. … [Read more...] about Chicago’s next mayor will face deep financial problems, massive deficits and a pension hole
Conservatives are targeting suburban school boards. And the elections are becoming political battlegrounds.
School boards have become targets of both the ire and political ambitions of conservatives arguing schools have been overtaken by liberal agendas. … [Read more...] about Conservatives are targeting suburban school boards. And the elections are becoming political battlegrounds.
‘ComEd Four’ trial offering a fascinating and unprecedented look into the inner workings of Michael Madigan’s political power
Testimony that has unfolded in a Chicago federal courtroom has offered a fascinating — and unprecedented — look into the closely guarded inner workings of Michael Madigan’s political might. … [Read more...] about ‘ComEd Four’ trial offering a fascinating and unprecedented look into the inner workings of Michael Madigan’s political power
CPD, armed suspect exchange gunfire in Little Village, no injuries reported
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability and area four detectives are investigating the shootings. … [Read more...] about CPD, armed suspect exchange gunfire in Little Village, no injuries reported
Pullman Walmart evacuated after shooting
No injuries were reported and no one is in custody, Chicago police said. … [Read more...] about Pullman Walmart evacuated after shooting
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas picks up backing from US Sen. Dick Durbin
Rival Brandon Johnson, meanwhile, has touted backing from liberal stalwarts in the U.S. Senate, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. … [Read more...] about Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas picks up backing from US Sen. Dick Durbin