The zoo’s former curator of birds becomes the first woman to hold the position of director in the zoo’s 150-year history, and the first zoo director since the institution privatized in 1995.
6 Key Points From Week 1 of the Jason Van Dyke Murder Trial
Prosecutors wrapped up their case this week in the high-profile murder trial, which saw testimony from Jason Van Dyke’s partner, eyewitnesses at the scene and the county’s chief medical examiner. Notes from the first four days of testimony.
The Week in Review: Preckwinkle Enters Chicago Mayor’s Race
Sep 21, 2018 |
J.B. Pritzker and Gov. Bruce Rauner rumble in their only TV debate. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joins the race for Chicago mayor. Explosive testimony in the Jason Van Dyke murder trial. And the Cubs and Brewers go down to the wire in the NL Central.
After Firing Previous CACC Director, Emanuel Names Permanent Head
Sep 21, 2018 |
Nearly three months after the controversial firing of Susan Russell, Mayor Rahm Emanuel has named Kelley Gandurski as executive director of Chicago Animal Care and Control.
Candidates for Illinois Governor Face Off in First Debate
Sep 20, 2018 |
Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker traded barbs Thursday evening in their first matchup heading into the Nov. 6 general election, some 6.5 weeks away.
2018 Chicago Fall Festival Guide
Sep 20, 2018 |
Fall officially begins this weekend, but the changing of the season doesn’t mean the outdoor fun has to end. Gear up for fall festivals, nature walks, art shows and more.
Toni Preckwinkle Announces Bid for Chicago Mayor
Sep 20, 2018 |
A major new candidate is in the race to replace Rahm Emanuel as mayor of Chicago, but her announcement comes amid controversy over the conduct of one of her top staff members.
What Will Be Emanuel’s Architectural and Urban Planning Legacy?
Sep 20, 2018 |
How will Mayor Rahm Emanuel will be remembered when it comes to the city’s built environment? Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin weighs in.
Kavanaugh Allegations Ignite Debate Over Decades-Old Claims
Sep 20, 2018 |
With a Supreme Court nominee’s confirmation in question, a nationwide debate has ignited over how much weight should be given to a decades-old allegation.
‘Schoolhouse Gate’ Highlights Supreme Court’s Power Over Schools
Sep 20, 2018 |
As the makeup of the Supreme Court shifts, a timely new book examines how the court has influenced America’s public schools.
Live Bait Shop at Montrose Harbor a Relic of Chicago’s Fishing Heyday
Sep 20, 2018 |
Once upon a time in Chicago, so many people fished to feed their families that there were bait shops up and down the lakefront. The oldest one has been owned by the same family for 60 years.
Illinois to Receive $43.5 Million to Fight Opioid Crisis
Sep 20, 2018 |
The state of Illinois is getting a boost in its efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, thanks to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Play With Dogs in River North ‘Bark(ing) Spots’ on Friday
Sep 20, 2018 |
Two parking spaces in River North will be transformed into a temporary dog-friendly area as part of PARK(ing) Day, a global movement calling attention to the need for more open space in cities.
State Rests its Case Against Van Dyke as Week 1 of Murder Trial Concludes
Sep 20, 2018 |
After four days of testimony from two dozen witnesses, special prosecutors rested their case against Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke in his murder trial for the shooting of teen Laquan McDonald.
Embattled US Attorney General Sessions Slams Chicago Police Reform
Sep 19, 2018 |
Speaking before a group of law enforcement officials in Waukegan, the nation’s top law enforcement official pulled no punches when speaking about the police reform process taking place in Chicago.
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art ‘Lions’ Exhibit Taps into Its Roots
Sep 19, 2018 |
A jewel of a museum in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village has emphasized contemporary art for more than 40 years. We visit the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art for a look at its past – and future.
On Eve of CSO Season Opener, a Conversation with Riccardo Muti
Sep 19, 2018 |
Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Riccardo Muti joins Hedy Weiss in conversation.
