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Supreme Court Hands President Trump a Partial Victory

The Supreme Court has given President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban a split decision. Analysis of that and other big decisions at the court.

‘Passion for French Posters’ on Display at Driehaus Museum

When fine art and advertising joined forces: We check out an exhibition of posters from late 19th century France.

CPS Offering Free Lunches to Students All Summer

Students ages 18 and under can pick up a free lunch on weekdays at school sites across the city, through Aug. 25. Find a location near you.

Senate Republicans Push for Vote on Health Care Bill

Before they break for a July Fourth recess next week, Senate Republicans are trying to rally support and votes for a bill intended to repeal and replace Obamacare.

Chicago Scientists Represent US in Competition to Improve Water Quality

Chicago data scientists competed against teams from Canada and the Netherlands in an annual event that highlights the innovative use of technology to improve the water quality of the Great Lakes. 

‘I Lost My Wedding Ring’ and Other Stories of Chicago’s Accidental Trash

From lost jewelry to criminal evidence, a Pontiac landfill that receives trash from Chicago has plenty of bizarre waste stories. 

Chicago’s Trash Doesn’t Go to Waste at Pontiac Landfill

About 5,000 tons of trash from the Chicago area is dumped every day at a landfill in Livingston County, but hardly any of it goes to waste. How yesterday’s trash becomes tomorrow’s energy.

Madigan Introduces New Set of Demands as Preconditions for Budget Deal

As Illinois faces an end-of-month deadline to pass a budget, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has introduced a new set of preconditions to a compromise.

Illinois in ‘Dire Straits’ and Leaders, Governor Can’t Even Agree to Meet

An updated “doomsday” picture offered by Comptroller Susana Mendoza: Without a budget in place soon, she won’t be able to write checks to pay for the most basic of services come August.

Outsider to Review Cook County Assessment Process

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle says embattled Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios, a close political ally, has agreed to an outside evaluation of the property tax assessment process.

Teachers Union Merger Could Give Educators a Leg Up in Negotiations

Who wins and who loses if a local charter teachers union merges with CTU? Local labor education professor Robert Bruno takes a look at the proposed merger—and the possible impact on CPS.

Historical Happy Hour: A Toast to Clara Lipman

We salute the sparkling stage presence of a turn-of-the-century star with a cocktail made with Prosecco, limoncello and summer fruit.

Women Who Code Relaunches Chicago Chapter

The international nonprofit Women Who Code boasts 100,000 members worldwide. This week, it’s relaunching its Chicago chapter and plans to offer meet-ups and other networking opportunities.

The Week in Review: Illinois’ Budget Crisis Deepens

Still no budget out of Springfield. Shootings and murders dip in May. The Chicago Bulls ship Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and a rare allergy puts Chicago Blackhawks’ Marian Hossa out the for season—and perhaps permanently.

Man Accused of Stealing $7M from Elderly Homeowners Pleads Not Guilty

A Chicago businessman pleads not guilty in federal court to charges he stole $7 million from elderly homeowners in a reverse mortgage scheme.