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religion
  • by david hall
Chicago Catholics embrace 'inspiring' story of Carlo Acutis, set to be first millennial saint

Before Pope Francis acknowledged a second miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis in May, starting the process of giving him sainthood, Chicago Catholics were already embracing the Italian teen’s story and named a local parish after him in 2022.

education
  • by david hall
Columbia College Chicago lays off 70 staff members amid budget deficit

The school faces an expected $38 million budget gap, which in part was caused by declining enrollment, it said. Another 32 vacant positions will be eliminated.

politics
  • by david hall
Mexican nationals in Chicago get to vote for the first time to elect Mexico's president

The election Sunday marks the first time that Mexicans abroad are able to vote by mail, electronically or in person across 23 locations around the world, including several U.S cities.

education
  • by david hall
School cops, migrant students, funding shortfall: How CPS fared in Springfield

Mayor Brandon Johnson and CPS officials staved off bills that would limit their control but fell short of securing more funding.