Chicago art collector Susann Craig championed outsider artists and co-founded Chicago’s Intuit Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art. … [Read more...] about Susann Craig, collector who championed outsider artists, dies at 84
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The Spin: Pritzker launching first campaign ads | Cook tax board brawls about hiring relatives, ethics | In Chicago, AG Merrick Garland is asked how new gun strike force differs from previous federal law enforcement efforts
Welcome to The Spin, the Chicago Tribune's politics newsletter. … [Read more...] about The Spin: Pritzker launching first campaign ads | Cook tax board brawls about hiring relatives, ethics | In Chicago, AG Merrick Garland is asked how new gun strike force differs from previous federal law enforcement efforts
Child tax credits bring relief to Chicago families, but critics worry some are left out. ‘It doesn’t actually reach many of the most vulnerable.’
Newly expanded Child Tax Credits began hitting the bank accounts of Chicago-area families this month, but critics say those most in need may inadvertantly be shut out. Proponents, meanwhile, are pushing to make the benefit permanent. … [Read more...] about Child tax credits bring relief to Chicago families, but critics worry some are left out. ‘It doesn’t actually reach many of the most vulnerable.’
Activists who helped craft civilian police oversight plan cheer its passage — and vow to fight for more reforms
Despite deal, activists had few kind words for Mayor Lori Lightfoot: "It wasn’t the mayor .... who led this work." … [Read more...] about Activists who helped craft civilian police oversight plan cheer its passage — and vow to fight for more reforms
Prosecutors seek to bring in new evidence of R. Kelly’s alleged abuse of girls at upcoming trial
Prosecutors seek to bring in new evidence of R. Kelly’s alleged abuse of girls at upcoming New York trial. … [Read more...] about Prosecutors seek to bring in new evidence of R. Kelly’s alleged abuse of girls at upcoming trial
7-day average for new COVID-19 cases in Illinois up fivefold in past month
The seven-day average number of daily COVID-19 cases in Illinois has increased by five times in the past month after reaching the lowest point since the beginning of the pandemic in late June. … [Read more...] about 7-day average for new COVID-19 cases in Illinois up fivefold in past month
2 women victims of separate carjackings Friday night
Two women were victims of carjackers Friday night about the same time in different areas of the city, Chicago police said. … [Read more...] about 2 women victims of separate carjackings Friday night
Teenage boy, 16, dead in car crash in Englewood neighborhood, police say
A 16-year-old boy was killed Friday night in a two-vehicle crash on the South Side in the Englewood neighborhood, Chicago police said. … [Read more...] about Teenage boy, 16, dead in car crash in Englewood neighborhood, police say
4 dead, at least 21 wounded in shootings since Friday evening
Four people are dead, including a 17-year-old boy, and at least 21 others were wounded in city shootings since Friday afternoon, Chicago police said. … [Read more...] about 4 dead, at least 21 wounded in shootings since Friday evening