Sunday, March 16, 2025

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elections
  • by david hall
Republicans admit 'we got lazy' in blue Illinois — but vow at State Fair to boost GOP turnout

State Republican leaders are urging local candidates to stay the course on issues of crime, economics and corruption to help chip away at Democratic strongholds in the suburbs — and not to rely on a bump from former President Donald Trump.

music
  • by david hall
Riot Fest staying at Douglass Park, scrapping plans to move to Bridgeview's SeatGeek Stadium

In an abrupt about-face, festival organizers announced the event will remain in Chicago after all. Neighborhood residents who were eager to see the festival leave town expressed dismay on learning they'd be dealing with the noise, trash, traffic again.

politics
  • by david hall
Lake County state's attorney candidates decry 'sexist, racist' cartoon sent by Vernon Township Republicans

Both Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart and his Republican opponent Mary Cole denounced the cartoon on Tuesday.

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
Homeless hotline won’t restart for a few more weeks

An important service aiding the city’s most vulnerable unhoused populations was disconnected at the end of June.