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transportation
  • by david hall
CTA to break ground on Red Line extension in early 2026 as prep work begins on Far South Side

At the first of three meetings with members of the community, CTA officials introduced the principal contractor for the project and gave timelines and deadlines for the 5.5-mile, $5.75 billion extension that is slated to be completed by 2030.

northwestern-hazing-scandal
  • by david hall
Football players OK settlement of lawsuits against Northwestern University

The former Northwestern players have agreed to settle lawsuits against the school that allege hazing and abusive behavior. A school spokesperson said the agreement ‘‘will fully resolve the student plaintiffs’ claims’’ against the school and former football coach Pat Fitzgerald.

crime
  • by david hall
Cook County's top prosecutor questions safety of electronic monitoring under chief judge

State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke has instructed her lawyers to object every time electronic monitoring is imposed. Chief Judge Timothy Evans' office has acknowledged it will need more than 150 new hires, new office space, additional training and more resources to run expanded electronic…

crime
  • by david hall
Man with concealed carry license wounded in Pilsen shoot-out

An argument sparked a shoot-out between a 66-year-old man and two gunmen early Tuesday in the 1100 block of West Cullerton Street, Chicago police said.