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Brendan Siddall, 26, was president of the chorus’ membership council. “A gifted performer, Brendan lit up the stage in several performances, sharing their talent and energy with joy and ...

The alleged gunman, a 55-year-old Chicago Park District staffer, told police the teens “attacked” and “followed” him before he shot them, a police report said.

The divided court ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions but left open the possibility that the birthright citizenship changes could remain blocked nationwide.

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1 day ago · Chicago Public Schools announced Friday that it had laid off 161 workers and eliminated 209 vacant positions in an effort to fill a $734 million budget shortfall.

Jun 18, 2025 · City Council approves snap curfew aimed at ‘teen takeovers,’ but mayor says he'll veto it Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will veto the ordinance, which would empower …

Jun 20, 2025 · Chicago shootings leave 1 dead, 9 more wounded as summer kicks off Five of the shootings between Thursday and Friday happened in the Englewood neighborhood. No one …

Preservationists and a community organization say a public park and musical festival site is an idea worth pursuing, but demolition of the structures appears imminent.