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Local Advocates Say Justice Department’s Shift on Safe Injection Sites ‘Long Overdue’

Local advocates say so-called safe injection sites – safe havens for people to use drugs with protections against fatal overdoses – are crucial, especially with a rise in overdoses amid the pandemic.

Industry Group Aims to Tackle Truck Driver Shortage in Illinois

While the U.S. isn’t experiencing the same upheaval as Canada, trucking advocates say the industry still faces huge challenges, many of which predate the pandemic.

When It Comes to Reimagining the Museum Campus, Advocates Say the Greatest Untapped Amenity Already Exists: Nature

Green space advocates are in agreement that the north star of a new working group tasked to "reimagine" the Museum Campus needs to be the Lakefront Protection Ordinance. In short: No new building construction.

Ukraine-Russia Crisis: What to Know on Hopes of Averting War

The Kremlin had signaled Monday that it was still possible for diplomacy to head off what Western officials have said could be an imminent invasion of Ukraine. But much remains unclear about Russia’s plans and how the crisis will play out.

Remember the Bald Eagle Almost Killed By Rat Poison? Watch Its Soaring Release Back Into the Wild

The eagle was released back into the Cook County preserve where it was found New Year’s Day, bleeding profusely. The raptor quickly reunited with its mate after more than a month apart.

Sandy Hook Families Settle for $73M With Gun Maker Remington

The families and a survivor of the shooting sued Remington in 2015, saying the company should have never sold such a dangerous weapon to the public. They said their focus was on preventing future mass shootings by forcing gun companies to be more responsible with their products and how they market them.

Ottawa’s Police Chief Ousted Amid Truck Protest in Canada

Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly lost his job after failing to move decisively against the bumper-to-bumper demonstration by hundreds of truck drivers. The protests by the so-called Freedom Convoy have infuriated many residents, who have complained of being harassed and intimidated on the streets.

Second Man Charged in South Side Shooting That Led to Grandmother’s Death

Elbert Duncan was denied bail during a hearing Tuesday following his arrest on a single count of aggravated battery stemming from a nonfatal shooting outside a South Side liquor store Feb. 1. A woman walking nearby was shot and killed moments later.

CPS Taking Student Applications For Program That Aims to Increase Educator Diversity

Seniors in Chicago’s public high schools who are interested in a teaching career can begin applying to a prep program aimed at boosting the number of CPS grads working as educators within the district.

Proposed State Bill Would Help Sexual Assault Survivors Opt Out of Revealing Medical Information in Insurance Documents

Revealing that they’ve been the victim of a sexual assault is a frightening task for any survivor.And if a private insurer is billed for the cost of treatment, family members may learn about the attack through insurance documents.

As the Auto Show Parks in Chicago, Low Dealership Inventory Persists

The 2022 Chicago Auto Show is featuring the latest automotive trends while showcasing an influx of vehicles at a time when new cars are hard to find. 

New Book Looks at Love and Relationships During Pandemic

The new book “Love in the Time of Contagion: A Diagnosis” explores the lockdown experiences of singles and couples and new approaches to love, intimacy and vulnerability.

Lightfoot Says Chicago May Not be Ready to Lift Mask Mandate, Vaccine Requirement on Feb. 28

Mayor Lori Lightfoot declined Monday to say whether the city is on track to lift its mask mandate along with the state or lift the vaccine mandate for patrons of restaurants, fitness centers and bars on Feb. 28.

Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson Found Guilty of Failing to Pay Taxes, Lying to Feds

Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson was found guilty on all seven counts in what was the first trial of a sitting member of the Chicago City Council since 1999.