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city-hall
  • by david hall
Mayor Johnson opposes 8 p.m. downtown curfew for minors

Ald. Brian Hopkins floated the idea of a curfew after a violent attack on a couple in Streeterville, but if the mayor has his way, Hopkins' trial balloon won't leave the ground.

chicago
  • by david hall
University of Illinois-Chicago welcomes four new falcon chicks: 'They're very vocal'

Mouse and Loop the happy parents welcomed the new additions the first weekend of May. The four chicks are doing well and won't be named until they're ready to take flight, possibly in the next week or two.

nascar-in-chicago
  • by david hall
NASCAR street, sidewalk closures begin Monday

Ida B. Wells Drive between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive will be closed Monday and will remain shut down until about July 18, according to city officials. Wider closures begin June 27. The race runs July 6-7.

education
  • by david hall
CPS decision not to renew Urban Prep charter OK, appellate judge rules

Ruling means charter schools are not protected by the state’s school closing moratorium, which ends next year. The appellate decision is important because it frees the board to vote not to renew charter school contracts.