Monday, March 16, 2026

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cicada-watch-2024
  • by david hall
Cicadas bring noise to the Chicago area as chorus of buzzing begins

The buzzing coming from the cicadas is expected to get louder as more insects emerge from the ground.

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
Brandon Johnson’s City Hall gives $38.5 million in deals to businesses tied to North Side bar owner, lawyer cited for improper lobbying

When Lori Lightfoot was mayor, her ally and campaign contributor Carmen Rossi was fined for violating lobbying rules. Under Chicago's current mayor, he's in line to get tens of millions in taxpayer-funded city deals.

real-estate
  • by david hall
Episcopal Diocese of Chicago nears agreement to sell Streeterville site to cathedral next door

Both sides in the deal have a letter of intent to finalize terms for the property at 65 E. Huron St. that has been in play for developers.

environment
  • by david hall
Chicago summer forecast: Less extreme heat, not as much wildfire smoke as last year, muggier

Drifting smoke from fires across North America are still expected to cause air pollution in Chicago, but experts say it's likely to be milder than what caused last year’s thick haze and dangerous air quality.