Stories by Patty Wetli
Chicago Prepares to Declare Climate Emergency
A resolution introduced at Wednesday’s City Council meeting calls for an emergency “climate mobilization” on a scale not seen since WWII.
Brookfield Zoo Euthanizes Second Beloved Lion in Less Than 2 Weeks
Following what appears to have been a tragic accident, the zoo reported the death of its female African lion, Isis, less than two weeks after the loss of her mate, Zenda.
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Months After Johnson Said It Wasn’t Necessary, CPD Updates Policy to Allow Probes of Federal Agents for Actions During Immigration Raids
More Than 700 CPS Employees Disciplined for Misconduct Over 1 Year, 10 Faced Allegations of Sexual Abuse
Shedd Welcomes 4 Belugas Rescued From Defunct Canadian Water Park
Illinois Reports 355 Confirmed and Probable Cases of Cyclosporiasis as Investigation Into Sources Continues
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