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Chicago Police Department Unveils New Dashboard Tracking Use of Force Reports

The new online dashboard makes public every police incident that involved some sort of force – anything from a firearm discharge to taser use to physical force – dating back to 2015.

Trubisky Latest Quarterback Casualty; Status Unknown After Injury During Bears Win

Just four weeks into the regular season, the Chicago Bears are among a number of teams having a rough time keeping their quarterbacks healthy.

Manager Joe Maddon Won’t be Back with Cubs Next Season

The Cubs will have a new manager next season after Joe Maddon and president of baseball operations Theo Epstein announced Sunday it was time for a change.

Terrorism Charge Against SUV Driver in Suburban Chicago Mall

A man accused of driving an SUV through a suburban Chicago shopping mall was charged Sunday with state terrorism and ordered held without bond.

The Week in Review: Illinois Dems Join Pelosi’s Call for Impeachment Inquiry

Illinois’ congressional Democrats support impeachment. Southwest Side politicians get caught in federal crosshairs. The Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly supports a strike. And the Cubs collapse.

Investigations Touch Illinois Powerbroker’s Confidants

The sight of FBI agents hauling bags of evidence from an office on the Democratic side of the Capitol building this week may have startled the normally unflappable House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Riccardo Muti Leads Community Rehearsal with Chicago West Community Music Center

Young musicians and a singer from the Chicago West Community Music Center get a chance to rehearse with Maestro Riccardo Muti, music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

CSO’s Opening Salvo in Beethoven 250th Birthday Celebration Proves Composer Forever Young

When thinking about Beethoven, the emphasis should not be on the fact that he was born two and a half centuries ago. Rather, it should be on the fact that his music remains uncannily timeless – vividly alive and fully connected to the moment.

Illinois Among 17 States Suing Trump Administration Over Weakened Endangered Species Act Rules

Experts say proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act could harm a number of troubled species found in Illinois, including the piping plover shorebird, rusty patched bumblebee and other animals and plants. 

US Vaping Illness Count Jumps to 805, Deaths Rise to 13

Hundreds more Americans have been reported to have a vaping-related breathing illness, and the death toll has risen to 13, health officials said Thursday.

New Crocodile Species Identified With Help of Skulls in Field Museum’s Basement

By examining 51 crocodile skulls, Field Museum scientist Caleb McMahan was able to identify a previously unclassified species native to New Guinea. 

Chicago Teachers Union Members Vote to Authorize Strike

Ninety-four percent of Chicago Teachers Union members voted to authorize a walkout, according to preliminary results announced Thursday night at the CTU headquarters.

Isaiah Collier: An Emerging Chicago Talent in Jazz and Blues

With a new record in the wings – and concerts around the world – one of Chicago’s hidden musical talents is increasingly becoming not so hidden. He recently turned 21 years old – but musically, Isaiah Collier is an old soul. 

Crain’s Headlines: 25 Chicago Restaurants Get Michelin Stars

Michelin, the global fine dining guide, granted its prestigious star awards Thursday to a swath of Chicago restaurants, this year bestowing the honor on 25 local venues. That’s up from 22 last year.

Whistleblower Gives Democrats a ‘Roadmap’ for Trump Probe

The explosive details of a whistleblower’s complaint against President Donald Trump provided Democrats on Thursday with a roadmap for their impeachment inquiry. We get reaction from Chicago-area congressmen.