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New Exhibit at Block Museum Looks at Which Art Gets Shown and Why

We take you to the Block Museum of Art on the campus of Northwestern for a look at a new exhibition that examines narratives of the past and who has a say in which art gets chosen.

McDonald’s Sales Surged 14% as Virus Restrictions Eased

Revenue jumped 14% to $6.2 billion in the July-September period, the Chicago burger giant said Wednesday. That beat Wall Street’s forecast of $6 billion, according to analysts polled by FactSet.

Trial of Ald. Daley Thompson Rescheduled for Feb. 1 on Charges That He Failed to Pay Taxes, Lied to Feds

Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson is one of three sitting members of the Chicago City Council to be charged with federal crimes.

Hundreds March to Demand Justice for Jelani Day

The Illinois State University graduate was last seen in late August, and his body was found last month. On Monday, the LaSalle County coroner said Jelani Day drowned to death, but his family is asking federal agencies to get involved.

Illinois Senate Rolls Back Illinois’ Parental Notification Act

Spurred in part by Texas’ new restrictions on abortions, Illinois legislators on Tuesday took a step toward moving in the other direction, when the Illinois Senate voted to roll back a law that requires parents and guardians be notified before their minor child can have an abortion.

Report Finds Antisemitism on the Rise in America

One in four American Jews say they’ve been targets of antisemitism in the past 12 months, according to a new report from the American Jewish Committee.

Boosted by Wall Street, Lightfoot Says Budget Set for Final Vote Is Path to Long-Term Stability

Mayor Lori Lightfoot made her closing argument for her $16.7 billion 2022 budget on Tuesday, saying the spending plan would allow Chicago officials to “build a stronger and more prosperous city” amid the wreckage of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. 

Blackhawks GM Resigns, Team Fined After Sexual Assault Probe

The Chicago Blackhawks mishandled allegations that an assistant coach sexually assaulted a player during the team’s Stanley Cup run in 2010, according to an investigation commissioned by the franchise that cast a shadow over the NHL on Tuesday.

Logan Correctional Center Performances Seek to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Logan Correctional Center is putting together performances about gender-based violence. Twenty-one people will perform over Zoom and share their stories through poems, monologues and more. 

Grubs’ Days Are Numbered as Chicago Park District Preps to Combat Infestation in Welles Park

Treatment by the Chicago Park District of a grub infestation, which laid waste to a third of Welles Park’s 15 acres, will shut down the affected area to all activity for months, and spring sports are in jeopardy.

FDA Panel Backs Pfizer’s Low-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids

The U.S. moved a step closer to expanding COVID-19 vaccinations for millions more children as a panel of government advisers on Tuesday endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer’s shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.

‘Latino Voices’ Community Conversation: Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a two-day holiday that honors dead relatives, remembering loved ones and celebrating ancestors. We talk about the holiday’s meaning, traditions and misconceptions with community leaders.

Cause of Montana Amtrak Derailment Still Under Investigation

NTSB spokesman Keith Holloway said Tuesday it was “still very early” in the investigation and the agency typically takes one to two years to determine accident causes.

Ask Geoffrey: The Wrigley Building’s 100th Anniversary

The Wrigley Building celebrates its 100th anniversary. The latest edition of “Ask Geoffrey” explores how the Chicago icon transformed Michigan Avenue.

Giordano Dance Chicago Lights Up the Stage in Its Return to the Harris Theater

In their first major live performance since the pandemic began, members of Giordano Dance Chicago were in grand style and exceptional form.