Elections | The FBI says Iran tried to send hacked files to Democrats. It’s another sign of foreign meddling By Eric Tucker September 19, 2024 at 7:52 p.m. When the FBI said this week that Iran had tried to provide Democrats with material...
Politics | Bed supply should remain constant as city seeks to merge homeless, migrant shelter systems, social service leaders say By Caroline Kubzansky September 19, 2024 at 7:34 p.m. The recommendations made aren't binding and represent a "first phase" in a plan to merge...
Education | Chicago Board of Education unanimously approves new strategic plan for district schools By Ikram Mohamed September 19, 2024 at 6:59 p.m. Parents, students, teachers and advocates filled dozens of seats in the auditorium at Chicago Public...
Crime and Public Safety | Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs joins list of Hollywood stars charged with sex crimes By Michael Casey September 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Since the #MeToo movement took off, a multitude of male celebrities have been accused of...
Education | Threat against high school in Bartlett determined to potentially not be of local origin, prompting federal investigation By Sylvan Lebrun September 19, 2024 at 5:46 p.m. Northwest suburban Bartlett Police Department said a Sept. 10 phone threat targeting Bartlett High School...
News | Amtrak salutes Latino workers who kept the trains running on time By Peter Breen September 19, 2024 at 5:47 p.m. A historian from Aurora delivered a lecture about "traqueros" at the Union Station ceremony, which...
Transportation | Boeing CEO says the company will furlough a ‘large number’ of employees to preserve cash during strike By David Koenig September 19, 2024 at 5:20 p.m. Boeing’s CEO says the company will begin furloughing a large number of employees to save...
Business | Nearly 138,000 beds are being recalled after reports of them breaking or collapsing during use By Associated Press September 19, 2024 at 4:35 p.m. Nearly 138,000 platform beds sold at major retailers including Amazon and Walmart are being recalled...
Science | OceanGate’s scientific director says the Titan submersible malfunctioned just prior to fatal Titanic dive By Patrick Whittle September 19, 2024 at 3:52 p.m. The scientific director for the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year...
Daily Southtown | Will County Board appoints interim clerk to serve through election By Michelle Mullins September 19, 2024 at 2:37 p.m. The Will County Board voted 20-0 Thursday to appoint Charles B. Pelkie Jr. as county...